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 game. In this blog post, we’ll dig into the depths of what […]
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. Whether you’re an recreational everyday cyclist or you’re racing, incorporating HIIT into your […]
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 the importance of low-glycemic carbohydrates, the role of […]
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! As you can see, the site is updated and better than ever – […]
If Training in All Intensities Deliver 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 adaptations, such as increasing VO2max by improving cardiac output, by optimizing […]
How to Use the Triangle of Health to Improve Superior Durability and Performance
As an age-group runner or masters’ cyclist, the Triangle of Health can build our durability and help us accomplish our best performances. If all you do is run, and all you do is ride your bike, you’re not reaching your performance potential and you’re far more likely to be injured. The Triangle of Health is […]
Fueling for Performance: Optimizing with Specifically Timed Nutrition
Whether you’re training for a race or simply trying to improve your personal best, proper nutrition is essential for fueling your body and achieving peak performance. But with so much conflicting information out there, it can be difficult to know what to eat before a workout, on a rest day, or even before bed. In […]
Five Tools To Improve Durability And Performance As An Endurance Athletes Over 50
The best way to improve your performance as a cyclist or runner is through these five basic habits: consistency, intensity, volume, strength training, and recovery. Regardless of how much time you have to train, if you can be consistent in your training, make sure you get the right blend of intensity, strength, and endurance, and […]
Strength Training for Cyclists Over 50: Research Backed Performance Boost
Strength training for everyday recreational and masters cyclists could be as important to your long-term success as doing intervals. The research suggests that incorporating strength training into your cycling routine can yield numerous benefits, from improving power and endurance to reducing the risk of injury. Plus full-body strength training can build durability and stability in […]
Power Training for Cyclists: Incorporating Essential Five Key Movements
Cyclists and runners might want to ditch a one-dimensional approach to fitness and start incorporating pushing, pulling, hinging, squatting, and rotating movements into their routine. These multi-joint exercises not only target neglected muscles but also improve overall strength and mobility. These movements are essential for every endurance athlete, so we’ll provide tips on how to […]
