The Morning Training Dilemma: Fasted vs. Fueled Performance Explained

by Coach Paul Warloski Early morning training can be a beautiful thing—the roads are quiet, the air is crisp, and you can knock out your workout before the day gets crazy.  But should you eat first?  How long can you ride or run fasted before performance suffers? Is training empty really making you faster? The […]

Race-Week Fueling: How to Eat During Your Taper for Peak Performance

by Coach Paul Warloski You’ve reduced your training volume to freshen up before your A event, whether it’s cyclocross, gravel bike race, or a trail run. Now match it with smart nutrition during your taper.  During the seven to 14 days before your A-priority race, the goal isn’t to eat less; it’s to arrive topped […]

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 good meal ideas that I can make while […]

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 […]

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 […]

Endurance Training for Cyclists: Mastering Long Rides

Bonking on a long ride is the terrible feeling that you’ve suddenly started pedaling in mashed potatoes, your head has detached itself and is now floating in the stars, and your body feels tingly – not in a good way. Yes, that’s a personal experience, and yes, that is the dark edge of under-fueling. But […]