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How to, Why to, When to Set Max Heart Rate for Cycling
In this episode of the Consummate Athlete Podcast, we answer a listener question about setting your max heart rate so that you can train by zones set by maximal heart rate. We also discuss variations on setting zones for those who do not have past data from hard...
What is a VO2 Max Lab Test Really Like?
Do you really need a VO2 Max test? That was a question I was asking myself as I nervously walked into the Human Powered Health Lab in Boston, MA, back in October. I was there to spend time with the women on the Human Powered Health Cycling Team, a team that I have a...
Common Cycling Metrics For the New Year
Many Cyclists and Runners got new cycling gadgets over the holidays. You might have purchased or been gifted a new device or software to kick of your training for the cycling season. With these new devices come a host of metrics that can be useful (or not). Today we...
Training
What I Would Change in My Next 100-Miler + And How to Think About Post-Race
After any race or major adventure that I do, I like to think about the things that went well and appreciate them, but even if a race goes really great—as my first 100-miler did—I still like to take some time and think through what could be improved upon for next time....
A Few Takeaways from Cyclocross Worlds to Think About in Your Racing
We were lucky enough to get to go to Cyclocross World Championships this past weekend, and the racing was phenomenal. If you haven't, make sure you watch the replay on GCN or FloBikes, or at least watch a highlight reel! We're not a race recap site, so we won't get...
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...
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Mindset
Using Spring as a Chance to Reset / Refocus
OK, sure, on a calendar, January 1 is New Year's. But really, from a more earthy standpoint, isn't spring the start of the new year? For athletes, it's often the start of serious training for the competitive season. (Plus, April 15 with taxes? Heck yeah, the day after...
New Goal for the Year: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Recently, I realized that I am incredibly uncomfortable being uncomfortable. Not on the bike or the run—there, I can handle A LOT of discomfort. I'm talking about in my head, and specifically, when people have any kind of disagreement with me, or even fight around me....
Is Your Goal too Big?
Each year I have a few clients that come to me with goals they have signed up for that are pretty big. Perhaps too big to do for there current abilities/lifestyle and/or too big for the time-line that has been established Now I did write 'Pick a big Crazy goal' but I...
Nutrition
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Gear
Camp Cooking for Beginners
Does the idea of using a camp stove make you nervous? Yeah, me too. For some reason, the open flame / tiny propane tank just made me nervous, and like I had no business cooking at my campsite. Ask me to start a campfire and I'm on it. (I'm actually pretty good at it!)...
Holiday Gift Guide for Runners 2019
As a serious runner myself, I don't like the idea of gifting apparel because between size, fit, and style, it's really a personal decision on the runner's part. It's annoying to have someone give you gear with the best of intentions, only to realize it's...
My Newest Book, “The Athlete’s Guide to Sponsorship,” is Out Now!
AVAILABLE NOW! "The Athlete’s Guide to Sponsorship: An Athlete Entrepreneur’s Guide to Dreaming Big, Racing Smart & Creating a Reliable Brand for a Long, Successful Career" is Out in Paperback + Kindle Have you ever had an idea for a project that just wouldn't go...
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