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Single-Leg Deadlifts for Beginners
Coach Lori offers a progression taking a beginner from never having hinged to a loaded single-leg deadlift in 10 weeks

Lori Thomson
Aug 12


The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


Regaining Durability
Coach Menachem shares a quick strength flow you can do in your living room
Menachem Brodie
Aug 10


Individualization Over Generic Plans: What 78 World-Class Coaches Just Told Researchers
Tim talks about eight training success themes crucial to world-class coaches

Tim Cusick
Aug 10


Muscle Cramps Are Not Just an Electrolyte Problem
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 4


Lactate Gels: The Next Breakthrough in Endurance Fueling?
If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 29


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Ready or not: Separating the signal and the whole athlete
The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Tim Cusick
Jul 13


Sleep Better to Perform Better: The Role of Nutrition
Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 1


Beyond FTP: Why Great Coaching Looks Beyond Training Zones
While FTP can be useful, it does not fully describe how an athlete produces power across different durations, how they respond to training, or what types of efforts are most likely to drive adaptation. Yet many athletes and coaches still build entire training programs around percentages of FTP.

Rob Wakefield
Jun 11


Are you training to win or training not to lose?
Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Carrie Jackson
Jun 8


Heavy strength training mid season
Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance
Menachem Brodie
Jun 8
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The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Are you training to win or training not to lose?
Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Carrie Jackson
Jun 8


Train your brain: Overcoming the habit of self-doubt
Moments of self-doubt may be brief, but the damage from them lingers

Carrie Jackson
May 8


It's Time to Set the Bar Down
Mastery doesn't happen automatically; it requires acknowledgment

Carrie Jackson
Apr 11


Your Sport on Your Terms
What does success actually look like for you?

Carrie Jackson
Mar 9


Reframe the Butterflies: Understanding Your Stress Response
Carrie explains performance anxiety and how to handle it

Carrie Jackson
Feb 9


Seven Ways Endurance Athletes Get Out the Door When Motivation Is Low
Training isn't about always feeling motivated; it's about learning how to show up

Carrie Jackson
Jan 14


Why reflection matters: Take a look back before you move forward
Reflective practice is the intentional process of examining our actions, decisions, and experiences to gain deeper understanding and awareness

Carrie Jackson
Nov 18, 2025


Gratitude as a performance practice
What's the deal with gratitude, and what the heck does it have to do with performance?

Carrie Jackson
Nov 10, 2025


Time management for busy athletes
Carrie talks about the myths of time management and how to manage time effectively

Carrie Jackson
Sep 6, 2025


What the hell was I thinking? Mastering self-talk, Part 2
We can reshape our thought patterns with practice

Carrie Jackson
Apr 7, 2025


New Year, New Approach: Fun Ways to Kickstart Your Goals
Carrie offers a fresh take on New Year's resolutions

Carrie Jackson
Jan 13, 2025


Three Mental Training Tips to Ensure You Accomplish Your Next Goal
When we go after a goal, at some point we will be required to trade an immediate reward for the bigger reward down the road

Carrie Jackson
Dec 9, 2024


Is seeing really believing?
When we visualize something, our brains use the same preparatory pathways as when we actually do it

Carrie Jackson
Oct 1, 2024


Dare to dream: Overcoming fear and embracing possibility
Our self-belief and ability to tolerate the unknowns will either propel us forward or hold us back

Carrie Jackson
Sep 9, 2024


All work and no play: finding motivation to ride
When we start to train and race like it's a job, sometimes it starts to FEEL like a job

Carrie Jackson
Aug 12, 2024
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