Blogs
Latest In Sport
Training
Latest Blogs
How Long Does It Take To Recover from Big Adventures?
In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Peter and Molly answer a listener question about how long it takes to recover from a multi-day endurance event. Topics include: Factors that affect time till recovery after events Types of recovery to consider Risks...
Applying Back to School Vibes to Your Training
If you've followed me or this blog for a while, you know I love back-to-school time. Just like January 1 or a birthday, it symbolizes a new chance to refresh, set some goals, and really do a bit of a reset with training and racing. I've always had a back to school...
Streamline Your Registration and Payments: How Sports Clubs and Coaches Can Benefit from the Payable Addon for Google Forms
In this post, we wanted to share this great software with our readers because it has been so helpful for us, in so many areas of our lives and business. The Payable Addon for Google Forms is a fantastic option to solve the common problem of collecting information and...
Training
How to Change Disciplines – Ashton Lambie
Ashton Lambie is a professional cyclist and World Champion in Track cycling. He set the 4000m Individual Purusit record becoming the first person to break the 4-minute barrier. In the following years he has raced Gravel and completed long events and now is...
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...
Racing
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Cross-Training
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Mindset
February Athletic Bookworms: “Bravey” by Alexi Pappas
I'm about to do the longest race I've ever done, so it made sense to have Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas be this month's pick for the Athletic Bookworms! Obviously, Alexi is a fantastic writer (as well as an Olympic...
What the 2 Weeks Before My First 100-Miler Look Like (For Me)
With my first 100-mile race coming up in 10 days now, I figured it was worth a quick check in to talk about how I'm approaching this taper, both training and logistics-wise! So, with not a lot of time before race day, here's what I'm thinking about: Meetings of the...
Can You Prepare for The Goal You Have Set?
When you're setting a goal, it's incredibly important to not just set it, but to set it thoughtfully, considering both the finish line (point B) and where you are right now (point A), as well as what it will take to get you from point to point. It's critical to ask...
Nutrition
February Athletic Bookworm Club Read: “Wired to Eat” by Robb Wolf
Hope everyone is enjoying the Athletic Bookworms' monthly reads—I'm digging this format! For February, we're diving into "Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You" by Robb Wolf, author of The...
Surviving (and Thriving) in Dry January
I decided to repost this article I did last year on Dry January today because, well, when I published it last year, it was after I'd already made it through the month. But for some of you who are contemplating starting it for this January (or have already started it),...
I Quit Coffee: Convenience, Routine & Dominoes
This post has been updated in November 2017 as I undertake another break from Coffee. I hope you find it useful in motivating a small tweak of your own -- PG The key takeaway: Small changes can sometimes have large, domino effects that we can't anticipate or foresee....
Lifestyle
AirBNB VS Hotel Life: Pros, Cons and a Few Thoughts from a Pro Nomad
In the last few years, I've stayed in probably near 100 hotels in several countries and most states, and done short stints and long stays at VRBOs and AirBNBs all over the US. There was plenty of host housing, van camping and actual camping in there as well. But as...
Recovery Tools You Need for Traveling
If you're a cyclist, runner or triathlete who ever travels for racing or training, or honestly, even on vacation or business in general, you know that recovering from a plane ride can be brutal, and recovering post-race when you have a flight the next day sucks. So,...
On “Re-Entry” and Post-Race Exhaustion (Even When You’re the Support Crew)
Ever get home from a business trip or vacation and just feel... off? I just got home from two World Cup races managing a cyclocross team and all the logistics of that, plus CrossVegas PLUS Interbike as part of the Bicycling crew. Add to that some interviews with...
Women Specific
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
Gear
How to Pack for a Stage Race
We love stage races, especially ones with a summer camp vibe like Trans-Sylvanian Epic or TransRockies. But they do present a bit of a packing challenge! Here, we're breaking down things to consider as you prep for your race. One thing is for sure: Creating a packing...
Entrepreneurship, Ironman and Women’s Performance – Sara Gross
Sara Gross is the CEO of Feisty Media she was a professional triathlete before pursuing several businesses in endurance sport. Live Feisty Media is a progressive media outlet aimed at empowering new perspective in triathlon and beyond. Download or find links in your...
A Few of Our Favorite Things
We wanted to share a few of our favorite things that you can buy... and support the podcast simply by buying them at normal price over on Amazon. (Or even using the link to get through to Amazon and then doing your other shopping.) It's just a drop in the bucket, but...
Videos
Handlebar Height – Video
So common question today for all levels and types of cyclists.Where should the bars be ? (how high/low)There is going to be a bunch of personal preference, personal limitations (flexibility), bike type and style of riding that determines how long someone goes but if...
Log Hop Progressions on Ledge – Video
Today a look at 3 basic stages of 'log hop' If you are having trouble getting the log hop. Take it out of the forest and into a more controlled environment where you can get lots of practice and feedback. If stuck at one phase of the progression try going back and...
Progress Bunny Hop to Small Jumps – Video
Once you get the 'bunny hop' down then taking it to little jumps and even skate park obstacles will help you refine the control of the hop. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otsf9S4fS1Y