Cyclocross is often described as "steeplechase on bikes." Cyclocross courses are closed loops with man-made obstacles like hurdles (barriers), stairs, or overpasses, and natural hazards like roots, rocks, sand, and mud. One of the hallmarks of cyclocross is that in order to become proficient, riders necessarily need to develop nimble bike handling skills. To help … [Read more...] about ‘Cross Racers Have a Leg Up
Training
Giving Your Best Effort
Heading into a race, we often have time or place goals like a Boston qualifier, a top 5 age group finish, or a personal best time. Despite putting in the proper training and having a focused taper and peak, there’s far more to having a great race day than just the preparation. There are many things out of our control that also impact the outcome of a race, such as work stress, … [Read more...] about Giving Your Best Effort
Mythbusting w/ Brad Stulberg
I'd like to bring your attention to Brad Stulberg who researches, writes, coaches, and speaks about health, well-being, and performance. I discovered Brad via Twitter, where his frequent mythbusting posts will get you re-thinking diet, sleep, fitness and training, and our mental states. His most recent work is The Passion Paradox. His latest combines research and personal … [Read more...] about Mythbusting w/ Brad Stulberg
Finding Power as a Female Runner
It’s no shocker that running as a woman can really suck. There are the unrealistic body images to live up to, menstrual cramp pains and mid-race hygiene product changes, bladder leaks, childbirth recovery, double sports bras to keep the girls in check, untameable tangled hair, the dreaded camel toe, objectifying comments by onlookers, and the paralyzing fear of running … [Read more...] about Finding Power as a Female Runner
Skills, Action, & Stoke w/ Skye Nacel
As I've mentioned in prior posts, the fitness business is one of the world's biggest snake oil markets. Count all the ways that promise to make you better: Devices, superfoods, miracle fitness and diet programs, and enlightened fitness gurus abound. Meanwhile, the stuff that actually works has been known since the dawn of human civilization. Background Back in the day I … [Read more...] about Skills, Action, & Stoke w/ Skye Nacel