Race season is upon us. And that means lots of athletes are starting to prepare by making their lists & checking them twice. While lists are great, there is a bit more to preparing for a race. Oh…like training?!! 😉 So, just exactly how do you get yourself “race ready”? Here are four things to
In our world of “get it quick” immediate gratification focus, it’s easy to forget that some things take time…sometimes they take A LOT of time. Endurance training is one of those things. It takes months (preferably years, actually) to get all the pieces aligned just right for a successful race day. And since Time is
A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always be busy with something, and to know how to demand with all his might that which he desires. Paulo Coelho, author of The Alchemist “I love the intuitive wisdom of children. In fact, my 6-yr old niece just
When folks finally decide to get technique help, the usual reason is that they have an event or race that they’re getting ready for. But there’s another reason…one not so commonly used: Just Because. If you think you need an event or race to work on your technique, think again. No race? No problem! I LOVE
Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of Erin’s article on Restrictive Diets & Athletes. Here’s the link to read Part 1. “Last week I outlined the pitfalls of food restriction in athletes. Underfueling, whether intentional or unintentional, can lead to a host of short & long-term detriments to your training & health. So how can
“Most athletes I’ve encountered tend toward a ‘more is better’ approach in their training. In the case of nutrition, however, this usually manifests in ‘less is better’, as in: restriction & weight loss is the path to better performance. I’ve seen athletes cut out entire food groups (like fruits & starches) or dramatically shift their
“No man is more unhappy than he who never faces adversity. For he is not permitted to prove himself. – Seneca The whole point of doing hard things is to experience a struggle & a bit of suffering. What will we remember at the end of our lives? The chill, easy, monotonous moments? Or will