Merriam Webster defines endurance as the ability to withstand hardship or adversity; especially : the ability to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity.
Joe Friel, author of The Triathlete’s Training Bible, defines endurance as: The Ability to Resist Fatigue.
In most athletic pursuits, endurance can be the determining …
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Off-season. What’s an off-season? I hardly remember what a true off-season is anymore because I race nearly year round. I can tell you, though, that I am anxiously looking forward to a few weeks off in February between the end of ‘cross season and the beginning of road racing.
Although …
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I’m not gonna lie here. As a girl with a deathly aversion to leg hair I shave my legs every day whether they need it or not. And generally speaking if you shave that often they don’t need it. It becomes routine. And while I don’t understand why you boys …
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As I sit here typing this post season report, it is early November (sorry for blowing my deadline, oops) It’s hard to imagine that just two months ago I won my 10th IL State time trial championship with an average speed over the 33 kilometer course of 28.7 miles …
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Has another racing season really come and gone already? I can’t believe that I am sitting here at my computer, looking out the window at the snow falling, while thinking back on the 2011 road racing season.
It all happened so fast – I was competing at the Cyclocross World …
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Among my riding friends my deep aversion to cold temperatures is well documented. I don’t think I have ever been close to over-heating.
I like to be warm when I ride. This of course poses a challenge come fall and winter. So my favorite fall gear is not made of …
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Boo. Trainer days are here awfully early this year. On today’s playlist my fetish for 1990’s electronica reveals itself:
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Every endurance athlete (this includes cyclists) needs healthy, whole gain carbohydrates to provide the fuel needed to practice our sport. This easy to make bread is great toasting in the morning, eating with dinner or for bringing along with you on long rides in lieu of power bars. The grains …
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Every cyclist has a favorite piece of gear that they wear or ride or use for the red letter, circled in red sharpie, A+++, “must do well” races. I’m no different. When I’m looking for an extra advantage, that little bit of something-something that is going to give me if …
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What is my favorite piece of gear? Tough question! For anyone who has been involved in cycling long term, you know all too well that there is a lot of gear that comes with the territory. In fact, it can be overwhelming when it comes time to choose the best …
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