The Power of Cross-Training: Why Winter Is Your Secret Weapon for Gravel Racing Success
Cross-training isn’t just about staying fit when snow hits the ground. It’s about becoming a more complete, resilient athlete. Gravel racing, mountain biking, cyclocross, and trail running demands everything: endurance, technical skills, mental toughness, and the ability to adapt to whatever nature throws at you. Yet most endurance athletes approach winter training like they’re still […]
Get Race-Ready: A Six-Week Cyclocross Training Plan for Peak Performance
Cyclocross training requires a unique blend of skills, speed work, endurance, and recovery. The cyclocross season is almost upon us, and managing your training load right before and during the season is crucial. The first race in Wisconsin and the national cyclocross series is on Sept. 7 and 8 at the Englewood CX in Fall […]
Injury Prevention for Endurance Athletes Over 50: Strategies to Stay Healthy and Pain-Free
As endurance athletes over 50, maintaining peak physical condition while avoiding injuries is a top priority. We still want to have gravel racing, cyclocross, or trail running adventures. Our age group faces unique challenges, but with the right strategies, you can stay healthy, pain-free, and competitive. This post provides some effective injury prevention techniques tailored […]
Five Key Principles of Winter Base Training To Keep You Fresh and Motivated
It can be a challenge during the winter months (in most of the northern hemisphere) to get in long, endurance miles. But those miles, whether you’re running or riding, are the base training you need for the rest of your training season. You still need some intensity, strength training, and yoga, but it’s critical that […]
Use Your Off-Season to Recover With Rest, New Activities, Strength Training, Yoga
You know you’re ready for the “off-season” when the thought of training makes you want to curl up and nap. Most of my athletes have come to the end of their competitive season. Several are still going to cyclocross nationals, but we’ll shut things down after that. So what should you do during the “off-season”? […]
Your Guide to Using Yoga to Increase Strength, Mobility, and Balance
While yoga may seem like a peaceful and serene practice on Instagram, it is an incredibly effective way to boost endurance, enhance strength, and improve overall performance. Whether you’re pounding the pavement or conquering challenging trails, incorporating yoga into your training routine can provide numerous benefits that will help you go that extra mile – […]
Yoga for Older Everyday Cyclists: Improve Mobility and Strength for Cyclocross Racing
You know that cyclocross racing is tough on our bodies, and as we age, it’s important to maintain our mobility and strength to keep up with the demands of intense races. That’s where regular yoga practice comes in! Yoga is an effective tool for preventing injury, improving mobility, building strength, and enhancing your overall performance […]
Recovery for Runners and Cyclists: Researched Tools to Boost Performance
Sleep, meditation or mindfulness, and good nutrition are proven tools of recovery are essential for all cyclists and runners. Cyclists and runners need to worry about recovery after exercising because during a workout, the body undergoes stress and experiences muscle breakdown. If the body is not given enough time to recover, it can result in […]
Yoga for Endurance Athletes: Enhancing Durability and Strength
Yoga is one of the best things cyclists and runners can do to get stronger and more durable. Maybe yoga has a bad reputation among older cyclists and runners. Maybe people perceive it as too new-agey, or they feel like they aren’t flexible enough to even try yoga. But yoga is simply mobility work that […]
Yoga for Runners: 4 Ways to Enhance Your Performance
Yoga for runners and cyclists improves performance through better balance, strength, breath control, and mobility: a lot of benefits for a short time of work! Our yoga practice holds poses longer while we focus on breathing. And that, in turn, helps build strength and mobility. Yoga for runners and cyclists starts with nose breathing I […]
