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Why Am I Still Gaining Belly Fat If I’m Training So Much?

As an older athlete, you ride, you run. You train almost every day. And yet… the belly fat seems to...

How to Fuel, Warm Up, and Recover Between Two Cyclocross Races in One Day

For many cyclocross racers—especially juniors, masters, or those chasing series points—doing two races in one day can be part of...

The Power & Pitfalls of Group Endurance Workouts: Why Riding or Running Together Can Make—or Break—Your Training

It’s mid-summer, and that means you’ve likely been getting out with your friends for group rides or runs. Group exercise...

Heart Rate Training for Endurance Athletes: Is It Still a Valuable Metric in 2025?

I still remember getting my first heart rate monitor back in the late 1980s. It was a watch that I...

Strength Training for Cyclists Over 50: Power, Efficiency, and Injury Prevention

Cycling alone doesn’t cut it past midlife. For cyclists over 50, a structured strength program is key, not only to...

Train for the Heat: How Everyday Endurance Athletes Can Adapt and Perform in Hot Conditions

by Coach Paul Warloski As summer races heat up, so should your training—literally. Whether you’re a runner grinding out tempo...

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The Athlete’s Compass Podcast

Each week, renowned sport scientist Dr. Paul Laursen, coach and athlete Marjaana Rakai and Simple Endurance coach Paul Warloski sit down in a podcast and video podcast to discuss topics that support everyday athletes while they get fitter and healthier and fitter as they train to improve their performance.