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And sometimes the best one By Coach Maria Simone A few years ago, I signed up for the Ouray 50. When I registered, I reviewed the basics to ensure that this race would have the criteria I wanted: a lot of vertical change. Check ✅. A long duration on my feet. Check ✅. An iconic[…]
The Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Loving and Protecting Wilderness By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh Anyone who’s ridden or run with me knows I can serve as both a training buddy and a nature guide, identifying birds, snakes, turtles, and whatever else we’re lucky enough to spot. On the morning of a triathlon, often set near[…]
5 Small Tweaks to Make Gains, and Add Fun to Training By Coach Maria Simone Lately, I’ve been hearing it from a few athletes: fatigue, boredom, waning motivation, the sneaky “I just don’t feel like it today” vibes. Sound familiar? It’s no wonder—some of us have been steadily putting in the miles, swims, and rides[…]
By Dr. JoAnne Bullard The emotions leading up to race day are HUGE! There’s usually a mix of excitement, nervousness, and happiness. An athlete’s mind is preparing for the unknown, which can cause emotions to hit a higher level. This can naturally cause athletes to feel a little uneasy or anxious. This can happen even[…]
By Coach Maria Simone Several years ago, I started to notice that my body and mind began acting in new and not-so-exciting ways. Night sweats. Disrupted sleep. Changes in metabolism. Shifting body composition. Unspecified anxiety. Shifts in energy levels. Extended recovery time. Then, the vicious hot flashes began. And, it became clear to me what[…]
And what do I need to do about it? By Coach Maria Simone Above: The Sky in Mont Tremblant the morning of the 2023 70.3 race. Suffice to say, the race was a no go as the AQI was well into the Hazardous zone. I opened my front door to take out the trash, and[…]
By Coach Lindsay Zemba Leigh Group training can be fun and push you in ways you may not be able to do on your own. But is it beneficial for your training and achieving your goals? There are pros and cons to both group and solo training. In this article, we’ll cover those points to[…]
Music’s Impact on Endurance Training and Racing By Coach Maria Simone I love listening to music when I train. Give me a good beat, and I’ll be ready to run through brick walls to get that workout done and dusted. Many athletes feel similarly, and we’ve come to rely on music to help us drown[…]
By Dr. JoAnne Bullard As endurance athletes, we have many aspects of training to consider, including the training program, nutrition, equipment and gear, developing our race schedule, working with a coach, and self-care. A huge component to incorporate in a training program are psychological modalities. Learning to be proactive with implementing these modalities is an[…]
By Coach Alison Miller There are many, many (MANY) possible answers to this question. It all boils down to knowing where you are in your training, what the goal of the particular session is, and which zones you are targeting. Before we dive into some of the more common scenarios, let’s first assume that you[…]
