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How Do You Know? The Two Numbers That Actually Decide Your Off-Season
Training load tells us how long to rest, while age tells us how long the road back actually is
Tim Cusick
Sep 7
Why Strength Training Belongs in Your Cycling Program
Coach Lori tackles the concerns cyclists have about strength training
Lori Thomson
Sep 7
Confidence is a verb, part 1: How to build it, practice it, and feel it
Confidence isn't just a feeling; it's a skill that can be practiced, developed, and strengthened
Carrie Jackson
Sep 7
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
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Gary's story: Loess Hills Enduro
Gary Wenzl shared his experience at the 2025 Loess Hills Enduro gravel bike race in Iowa
BaseCamp
May 6, 2025
Train your gut to race at your best
The end goal of gut training is to minimize the chance of GI distress and maximize carbohydrate and energy availability
Dr. Namrita Brooke
May 5, 2025
Beth's story: La Grind
Beth Huffaker shared her experience at the 2025 La Grind gravel bike race in Kansas
BaseCamp
May 5, 2025
Ken's story: Co2uT
Ken Carl shared his experience at the 2025 Co2uT event in Colorado
BaseCamp
May 5, 2025
Nancy's story: La Grind
Nancy Mizak shared her experience at the 2025 La Grind gravel bike race in Kansas
BaseCamp
May 5, 2025
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