In any sport, injuries are a fact of life. Their causes are many and not always associated with stand-alone training or participation within your particular event. In 2005, elite runner Deena Kastor stepped on a large pinecone and rolled her ankle. For anyone who’s ever done this, I don’t need …
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Meredith shows us how to make one of her favorite recipes- Rice and Almond Pilaf. This recipe could be adapted to use brown Basmati rice; adjust cooking time according to brown Basmati rice cooking instructions. If you want to make it vegan, simply swap out the butter with a …
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Unfortunately injuries are a part of life for most competitive athletes. Injuries can be caused by things that range from simple overuse to traumatic impact. How the athlete treats and responds to the injury depends largely on the nature of the cause and the severity of the injury. I’m very …
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Julian shares one of his favorite recipes with us- Zesty Quinoa Salad. The original recipe is here, but we really like his twist on one of our favorite dishes. Enjoy!
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Quinoa is a versatile and healthy grain – making it a great choice for any meal! Known by the ancient Incas for increasing stamina of warriors, this can now be applied to the race track. Quinoa is a complete protein and cooks up in just 20 minutes.
Breakfast is great …
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While most triathletes focus their training around volume and intensity, big gains can be realized by focusing on the bio-mechanics of each individual sport. This is mostly known for swimming, a sport that benefits more from technique than endurance or power, although cycling and running can also benefit from motor …
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I’ve been at this bike racing stuff for a long time I’ve learned a thing or two as I’ve gotten older and slower. I’ll pass along a few of the more valuable lessons I’ve learned – some the hard way.
Take time to rest and recover. As athletes it’s in …
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The idiosyncrasies that come with the world of multisport racing can be quite overwhelming for the novice athlete to grasp. There are so many things that can go sideways in training and racing. Learning the ropes early on, and being flexible, can be key elements to enjoying yourself and having …
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This is a wonderful piece done by Specialized Bikes of Meredith Miller being fit for her bike. Most of us won’t ever get a custom fit like this, but it’s amazing to see all the different components that are measured and the adjustments that are made. If you want to …
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