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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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The pros and cons of continuous glucose monitors for cyclists
Coach Namrita shares her insight into CGMs and if/how they can help endurance athletes

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Feb 7, 2025


Ryan's story: Old Man Winter
BaseCamp athlete Ryan Kabat shared his experience at the 2025 Old Man Winter event in Lyons, Colorado

BaseCamp
Feb 3, 2025


Ali's story: Old Tucson 10er
BaseCamp athlete Ali Knutson shared her experience at the 2025 Old Tucson 10er event in Tucson, Arizona

BaseCamp
Jan 21, 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


Taking strength skills to the bike through breathing
Putting breathing exercises into action on the bike has an immediate impact on how we feel
Menachem Brodie
Jan 10, 2025
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