Masters Athletes: The Break Your Body Craves (Even If You Hate Taking It)
I hated taking a break after a season. In fact, I rarely took an off-season, maybe a weekend off racing. But this year, I limped into the cross season after a long year of hard gravel racing. So I actually took a two-week break this year from racing and structured training. If you’re like many […]
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 […]
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 way. And what better way to do that than by hopping on a […]
Goals, Race Schedules, and a Long Season Make Periodization Critical for Cross Racing
One of the biggest challenges in cyclocross racing is finding the right balance between peaking towards the end of the season and maintaining consistent performance throughout the entire series. For example, in Wisconsin, we have 13 races, so you can try to win the series or you can peak for state championships at the end […]
