Great Legs, Terrible Legs: The Effect of Dehydration on Performance
I realized that most days during that week I didn’t drink very much water. Could dehydration really effect my muscles and my recovery that much?
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Looking back on my First Decade of Cycling
In 2008 I bought my first road bike and rekindled a love of bikes that had been absent since I was about thirteen years old.
Aero Helmets, the Best Bang for your Buck for Time Trialists and Triathletes
If you are looking for the best bang for your buck the aero helmet is pretty much it.
Baby it’s Cold Outside – What to Wear to Properly Brave the Elements
Before you put your bike in the back of the garage or relegate it to stationary status, consider adding a few pieces of gear to your cycling wardrobe that might allow you to keep yourself riding outside all the way through until the spring.
Working on Your Weaknesses
We quickly picked up speed and I quickly moved my hands to squeeze my brakes and slow myself down. It was 2009 and I was definitely still a novice cyclist, deathly afraid of going downhill swiftly.
Switching Gears – Back to Triathlon
This was far from being my first triathlon, but it had been a little bit over a year since my last race and I definitely felt the pre-race butterflies swarming in my stomach.
A Great Bike Fit – One of the Best Investments you can make as Cyclist
A great fit can make the difference between the bike feeling like an extension of your body versus a cumbersome and uncomfortable machine that feels like a burden to ride.
Mind over Matter – Leaping Over Mental Hurdles
When racing and training for endurance sports such as running, cycling, triathlon, etc., you need to put in the time to train your body physically to achieve your goals. However, sometimes we forget that there is also a huge mental aspect to these sports.
Energy Gels – The Good, the Bad and the Gooey
Here are some of my general observations regarding some of the most popular brands of energy gels; the good, bad, sweet, soupy, sticky and sometimes tasty gels.
Overcoming Challenges and Facing Your Fears
We all have fears, big or small that we need to overcome to help us progress in our athletic endeavors.