Posts Tagged ‘cycling’
Dial In Your Warm-Ups for Endurance Events: Maximizing Speed Without Burning Matches
Dial In Your Warm-Ups for Endurance Events: Maximizing Speed Without Burning Matches I know a pro cyclocross racer who does a warmup before the race that is so intense I wonder if the rider was burning too many matches before the race began. Warming up before a race is tricky: Too much and you’re burning…
Read MoreNine practical tips to maximize your cycling and running strength training
Nine practical tips to maximize your cycling and running strength training Strength training is critical for cyclists and runners, especially older riders and women. What we’re going to dig into in this article is the specifics of how I assign strength training to my athletes. In addition to being certified as a cycling and running…
Read MoreCycling Over 40 is a Great Way to Build Endurance, Fitness, and Health
Cycling Over 40 is a Great Way to Build Endurance, Fitness, and Health As we step into our 40s or 50s (or older!), maintaining our fitness becomes more crucial than ever. In fact, it’s often the perfect time to embrace healthy habits that keep you feeling energized and ready to tackle whatever life throws your…
Read MoreFueling the Ride: Nutritional Guide for Young Cyclists
Fueling the Ride: Nutritional Guide for Young Cyclists I’ll be moving to California in January and will be doing a lot of cooking for myself. I’ll be riding many hours a week so I need to fuel and refuel well and fully. So I was wondering if you could help me come up with some…
Read MoreHere Are Six Researched Reasons A Coach Helps You Reach Your Goals
Here Are Six Researched Reasons A Coach Helps You Reach Your Goals Sometimes as a person and as an endurance athlete, you set a BHAG (big, hairy-assed goal). You might decide to run a trail marathon or reach a certain age and decide you want to find out what you have as potential in cyclocross. …
Read MoreGood Mental Preparation for Gravel Racing: Strategies for Success for Everyday Cyclists
Good Mental Preparation for Gravel Racing: Strategies for Success for Everyday Cyclists Gravel racing has taken the cycling world by storm over the past few years. Gravel has challenging terrain, long distances, and unpredictable weather. But beyond the physical challenges, there lies a hidden battle that makes gravel racing so uniquely demanding – the mental…
Read MoreHow to Use High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Performance as an Everyday Cyclist
How to Use High-Intensity Interval Training to Improve Performance as an Everyday Cyclist If you’re an everyday cyclist looking to boost your performance and leave your competition in the dust, then it’s time to jump into doing high-intensity interval training (HIIT). These are the workouts you love to hate because they suck, but they work.…
Read MoreNutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance
Nutrition for Endurance Athletes: Fueling Your Best Performance Fueling your body for optimal performance in training and racing is a crucial aspect of any endurance athlete’s journey. Whether you’re a cyclist or runner, understanding how to fuel yourself effectively can make all the difference in reaching your goals. In this blog post, I will explore…
Read MoreCelebrate the New Site and Logo By Making Me Do Pushups or Intervals!
Celebrate the New Site and Logo By Making Me Do Pushups or Intervals! Celebrate the new Simple Endurance Coaching website and logo with me! Share the new website on your Facebook or Instagram page with the hashtags #simpleendurancecoaching and either #pushups or #intervals, and I’ll do a pushup or interval for you live next week!…
Read MoreIf Training in All Intensities Deliver Solid Results, What Training Should You Do?
If Training Intensities Delivers Solid Results, What Training Should You Do? Training in higher-intensity zones usually brings about more positive adaptations. Yet if you do too much intensity, you’ll stagnate and/or burn out. So we learn two things from this: One, we need a balance of intensity and endurance, and two, we can target certain…
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