Why Better Sleep Starts in the Morning for Everyday Endurance Athletes

by Coach Paul Warloski If you’re serious about getting fitter, faster, and stronger, whether that’s for your next gravel race, trail run, or cyclocross race, your sleep might be the most powerful training recovery tool you have. We know that sleep is when your body repairs muscle, balances hormones, restores glycogen, and consolidates motor skills […]

Conquer the Ups and Downs: How to Train and Race Smarter on Trail Hills

by Coach Nicole Ford Hills define trail running. They’re the soul of the sport, the grinding climbs that spike your heart rate and the quad-pounding descents that test your control.  But hills are also where many runners blow up, twist an ankle, or shred their legs before the finish line. A smarter approach, one that […]

Consistency Is King: Why Showing Up Beats Going Hard in Endurance Training

by Coach Paul Warloski You can have the best training plan, the smartest coach, and the fanciest gear. But none of it matters if you’re not consistent with your training, even if your schedule is extra busy. Consistency in triathlon, gravel racing, cyclocross, or trail running is the quiet, unglamorous key to endurance success, more […]

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 […]

Let Them Go: How Parents Can Support Their Kids in Endurance Sport Racing Without Taking Over

I spent a weekend at the Trek Cup cyclocross race in October and watched a lot of parents support their children racers.  The research and top junior coaches suggest an important element in child development: the best way to help kids become strong athletes and resilient people is to let them take ownership of their […]

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