Gravel Racing Hydration: The Drink-to-Thirst Strategy That Works

Gravel races can be a long time in the saddle.  Your legs will burn, your lungs will beg for mercy, and somewhere around hour four, your brain will start making questionable decisions about “just one more hill.”  But you can control one critical variable that makes or breaks these epic days: your hydration strategy. Let’s […]

Sodium Intake for Endurance Athletes: How Much Is Too Much?

I’m working with one of my junior athletes who’s been struggling to eat enough calories to fuel his riding.  We tracked his intake through a fitness app, and one of the surprising things we found was some very high sodium levels from processed foods.  As an endurance athlete, you know the importance of hydration and […]