Halfway Through the Comeback: Three Lessons from the Heart and Gravel Tour
by Coach Paul Warloski We’re now midway through the 2025 Heart and Gravel Comeback Tour, and I’ve learned a few powerful lessons. This year, I’ve committed to racing 10 gravel events across the Midwest on the road to Gravel Nationals in September—all while raising funds and awareness for pediatric heart care. Here are three takeaways […]
Eat, Sleep, Race: Peak Performance Strategies for Tour of America’s Dairyland
Several Simple Endurance Coaching athletes have signed up for the whole Colby or Cheddar series at Tour of America’s Dairyland in Wisconsin, as well as the Grit series in Chicago. We’ve been talking a lot about how to manage five days or more of daily racing. The three most important elements for a successful race […]
Meet Coach Anthony James: Helping Mountain Bikers Ride Stronger, Smarter, and With More Confidence
Meet Coach Anthony James: Helping Mountain Bikers Ride Stronger, Smarter, and With More Confidence We’re thrilled to welcome…
Dirty South Roubaix: First Race of the Heart and Gravel Comeback Tour—Lessons, Grit, and an Orange Tutu
The first race of the Heart and Gravel Comeback Tour is in the books. I finished the Dirty South Roubaix in Alto Pass, Illinois, a 100km gravel race that happened on March 1. I had no heart issues. I wore the orange tutu and orange antenna to celebrate the fundraising milestone. (We’ve raised $1,000 already […]
From Heart Scare to Comeback: The Journey Behind the Heart and Gravel Tour
The summer of 2023 started off well for training and racing my bike I was holding my own in the challenging group rides with guys half my age on Saturday mornings. When I started to have some irregular heartbeats, sometimes on rides, I thought they were just spasms and ignored them. Even when I was […]
Mastering Process Goals: A Guide for Endurance Athletes to Achieve Success in 2025
As endurance athletes, effective goal setting is essential to staying motivated and excelling in your training. However, while outcome goals-like completing a race or achieving a specific time-are important, they often overshadow the real drivers of progress: process goals. This blog will guide you in setting effective process goals to support your big ambitions in […]
How Cyclists Over 50 Can Maximize Their Online Training
As cyclists age, staying fit and strong on the bike requires a more strategic approach to training. For cyclists over 50, using online training platforms like Zwift, My Whoosh, and Rouvy can be a game-changer. These platforms offer a variety of training tools to help maintain fitness, improve performance, and keep the love of cycling […]
Mastering the Journey: How Older Endurance Athletes Can Set Process Goals for Lasting Success
As we get older, balancing our passion for endurance sports with the demands of family, work, and other responsibilities can be challenging. Whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or triathlete, setting meaningful goals is key to staying motivated and achieving success. But what if there’s a better way to set goals-a way that helps you stay […]
Elevate Your Trail Running Endurance: Proven Strategies for Lasting Performance
by Coach Nicole Ford Trail running offers a unique and exhilarating challenge for runners, combining the beauty of nature with the physical demands of uneven terrain. To truly excel in trail running, building endurance is essential. This post will explore effective strategies to enhance your endurance, ensuring you can tackle any trail with confidence. Understanding […]
Master Your Endurance Workout Intensity and Breathing with the Simple Talk Test
The Talk Test is a simple yet powerful tool for cyclists, runners, and triathletes to monitor exercise intensity and improve breathing during endurance training. Research suggests that it’s an effective method for gauging how hard you’re working based on your ability to speak during physical activity. Understanding the Talk Test The Talk Test categorizes exercise […]
