How to Handle Plummeting Motivation to Train
This is a repost from 2021—this is a topic that often comes up as we move from February into March and it feels like resolution excitement is behind us but...
Daily Routine Training Versus “Optimal Training Environment” for Endurance Athletes
I wrote this article back in 2019 after coming home from yet another training camp. And re-reading it now in 2023, it serves as an important reminder that even if...
Daily, Weekly and Seasonal Journalling Prompts for Athletes
Ever tried to Bullet Journal and found yourself more stressed than ever? Yeah, us too—and we’re guessing that we’re not alone. As Type A athletes with busy lives, long to-do...
Pantry Staples Under $100—That Can Feed Hungry Athletes for a Week
$100 to grocery shop for 7 days for a family of 4 (or, you know, two athletes?)? Yes, it can be done! Whether your budget is tighter because of inflation...
Dealing With a * Dessert Hangover *
The older I get, the more I realize that it’s not just nights where too much wine gets poured that have me feeling out of sorts the next day: The...
It’s Time to Make Your Gear Wishlist for the 2023 Racing Season
We know, this seems a little wild… but right now—the offseason for most of us—is the best time to start your gear wishlist for next season. Now is a great...
You Can Do It All… But Not At Once
For many of us, we’re in the offseason right now, or soon will be. That means starting to think towards goals for sport (and life) for the next year, ideally...
The Evolution of My Morning Routine + What I Do Now for Yoga + Strength
To quote every influencer ever, a lot of you have been asking about my morning routine (????). Specifically, after I posted on Instagram pointing out that six years of consistency...
Washing Your Cycling Kit: Dos and Don’ts of Laundry Cycles
Laundry. Specifically, washing (and drying) your cycling kit. Seems ultra-simple, right? Wash, rinse, repeat. Umm… Turns out with cycling kit, it can be a little more complicated. In addition to...
The BS of Athlete Food Diaries – And What to Think About Instead
Thanks to social media, it’s not just the top level athletes who are sharing their ‘food diaries’ or ‘what I eat in a day’ posts. Now, everyone is sharing them....
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