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7 (Tiny and Cheap) Pieces of Running Gear That Can Change Your Life
Running: All you need is shoes and you're set, right? Mostly, that's true. But if you're running regularly, there are some small pieces of gear that can be total gamechangers. I originally wrote this list back in 2019, and I was stoked that most of it still held true,...
How Intense Do You Need to Be & What to Do in Race Week
Today we discuss how intense you need to be. This question was sparked by a listener who has gotten really into David Goggins and is curious how we think about pushing to 110% (or cranking it to 11). We also discuss race week, the overarching goals of the week or two...
Endurance Nutrition, Power:Weight, Alcohol – Namrita Brooke
Namrita Brooke, PhD is a Registered Dietician and coach to cyclists, runners, and multisport athletes of all levels. With >10 years coaching experience and a background in human performance research, she uses evidence-based methods to bridge science with the art of...
Training
Strength Training at Home, Walking and Training Inside/Outside on The Consummate Athlete Podcast
Last week on The Consummate Athlete Podcast, we talked through Strength at Home, Walking and Training Inside/Outside. And yes, those things may sound specific to the situation we're facing with COVID-19 right now, but they're topics that we deal with frequently....
The Best Anti-Chafing Chamois Creams for Every Type of Rider (Including 1 for Triathletes!)
Chafing happens. Despite my best efforts and the fact that I literally wrote the book on this topic, it's inevitable that when you ride bikes a lot, there's going to be some friction. Enter chamois cream. Over on Bicycling, I rounded up a few of my favorites for every...
First Race Jitters, Base to Race & more!
The Latest Episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast Deals with common questions from listeners and also from Smart Athlete Coaching Clients. This one addresses some common questions around first race nerves and 'jitters'. We also talk about why there is such a big...
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Live a Great Story: Austin, Texas
These stickers are everywhere in Texas: Live a Great Story. What awesome advice! So, this is my Austin story. I think it was pretty great. Last week, I headed to Austin, Texas, for the second time this year. The first time was the wet, chilly week in January when US...
Paris to Ancaster and a Rediscovery of Racing
This past weekend, I did something I haven't done in since September. I stood on a start line at a race convinced that I was going to try, and that if I did, I could actually do well. It's a weird feeling, finding that pressure again. It didn't happen often this past...
Daily Routines: Add a Run, Change the Day
When you work at home, sticking to a productive routine can be incredibly hard. Of course, I realize how whiny that sounds. Poor me. (The flip side of the not really needing to be working 9 to 5 is that working at 5AM or 11PM is also on the table most of the time as...
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