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...
Learning to Take Ourselves Less Seriously – And the Joy It Brings!
Recently, I made a purchase that has inspired Peter to roll his eyes so far into his head that I’m not sure they’ll ever come back out. I bought a...
The Reminder About Health vs. Fitness for Athletes
On last week’s episode of the podcast, one of our “coach moments of wisdom” came from strength coach Dan John. It wasn’t about how to do a great goblet squat...
Well, We Made It Through Blue Monday + Quitters Day!
It’s funny, on Monday, I was in a bit of a funk. Just one of those days where nothing seemed to be going according to plan. I’d had dental work...
Testing & Race Day Nerves
It is very common for athletes to struggle with race nerves AND test nerves . If you find training and intervals very fun and your numbers in those rides are...
2023 One Word Resolution: Intentional
Oof. There is something very meta about setting an intention for the year to… be more intentional. But, after a whole lot of reflection and pondering, this is the word...
Healthy Holiday Activity Tips and Hacks
Everyone writes about being healthy for the holidays. Heck, I did it about healthy travel over Thanksgiving! But with holiday season upon us, it’s never a bad thing to refresh...
Commit to Yoga Every Day for a Month — Here’s Some Tips to Make It Work!
I love the idea of a challenge that can keep you feeling good through the holidays even when time/space to train is short, which is why December tends to be...
December Can Be a Challenge for the Type A Athlete
Personally, I find December to be one of the trickiest months. Often, I feel like I’m being pulled in three distinct directions—which is par for the course, but in December,...
On Risk as a Consummate Athlete
Live fast or die trying? Risk or Cost: Benefits are worth considering when you plan out your training, whether your goal is in the realm of elite/extreme, or improved fitness,...
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