by simpleendurance | Nov 18, 2021 | Adventure, Cycling, Endurance Training, Mental Training, Running, Strength Training, Triathlon
Three Things To Consider With Process Goals Once you set your adventure goal, decide what habits, skills, and abilities you need to achieve your goal. Do a lot of self-talk using “you” language to help deal with process challenges. Welcome challenges and... 
by simpleendurance | Nov 3, 2021 | Cyclists Over 50, Cyclocross, Strength Training, Yoga
Three Things To Know About Cross Back Work on loosening your hip flexors through lunges Strengthen your glutes and core Use a foam roller regularly on your hip flexors, quads, glutes, and back. How to prevent and treat “cross back” Click To Tweet Cyclocross racers... 
by simpleendurance | Sep 24, 2021 | Body Weight Strength Training, Endurance Training, Strength Training
Three Things to Understand About Single-Leg Strength Training Start with working on your balance by doing a split squat. Practice these until you can add dumbbells or do an overhead split squat. Build stabilizer strength by doing single-leg clam shells and hip... 
by simpleendurance | Aug 30, 2021 | Running, Strength Training, Women Athletes
Four Steps To Build A 5k Training Plan for Beginners 1. One long-ish run a week to build aerobic capacity and endurance. 2. Two shorter days with some interval work to build speed and fitness. 3. Keep social or gym fitness classes that you enjoy. 4. Add strength... 
by simpleendurance | Jun 15, 2021 | Cyclists Over 50, Endurance Training, Strength Training
Three Things to Know About Strength Training for Older Cyclists 1. Focus on dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, suspension straps. 2. Start light and easy if you are new to strength training. 3. Focus on a full-body workout, with an emphasis on joint movement. Strength... 
by simpleendurance | Apr 12, 2021 | Endurance Training, Strength Training, Workouts
When I was a middle school teacher, it was always critical for me to keep track of data, measure my students’ progress. How else would I know if they were actually learning what I was teaching? It’s the same for our fitness process. If you measure your...