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Failure Is An Option

By nolimitsadminPosted on September 14, 2026Posted in Mental FitnessTagged athlete mindset, DNF, Endurance athlete, endurance athlete mindset, Endurance coach, endurance coaching, endurance training, goal setting, ironman, mental fitness, mental toughness, mental training for athletes, no limits endurance coaching, overcoming fear in endurance sports, race recovery, resilience, sport psychology, triathlon, ultramarathon

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[…]

Training On The Wild Side

By nolimitsadminPosted on August 31, 2026Posted in TrainingTagged Endurance Athletes, endurance sports, endurance training, environmental stewardship, Leave No Trace, National Wilderness Month, no limits endurance coaching, outdoor adventure, outdoor sports, Outdoor Training, public lands, sustainable racing, trail racing, trail running, trail running tips, wilderness, wilderness training

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[…]

Spark Your Late-Season Mojo

By nolimitsadminPosted on August 16, 2026Posted in Tips & TricksTagged Athlete Wellness, End-of-Season Training, Endurance Athletes, endurance training, goal setting, no limits endurance coaching, Race Training, Training Motivation, Training Tips

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[…]

What Is AQI?

By nolimitsadminPosted on July 7, 2026Posted in Tips & TricksTagged Air Pollution, Air Quality Index, AQI, Athlete Health, cycling, Endurance Athletes, endurance training, Exercise Safety, Outdoor Training, running, Summer Training, Training Tips, triathlon, Wildfire Smoke

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[…]

How To Develop a Precompetition Mental Toughness Routine

By nolimitsadminPosted on June 2, 2026Posted in Mental FitnessTagged athlete mindset, Endurance athlete, endurance coaching, endurance performance, endurance training, mental fitness, mental toughness, no limits endurance coaching, pre race routine, race day preparation, running mindset, sports psychology, triathlon training, visualization for athletes

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[…]

Switching to Tubeless Tires

By nolimitsadminPosted on April 28, 2026Posted in Tips & TricksTagged bike upgrades, cycling performance, cycling tips, endurance training, no limits endurance coaching, triathlete tips, triathlon cycling, triathlon training, tubeless bike tires, tubeless setup, tubeless tires

What Triathletes Need to Know By Coach Lindsay Leigh The fall and winter months can be a great time to make some upgrades to your bike, and switching to tubeless tires could be the upgrade you’re seeking to gain an advantage. Tubeless tires offer several benefits, including improved rolling resistance, reduced risk of flats, and[…]

Don’t Skimp on the Details

By nolimitsadminPosted on April 4, 2026Posted in Tips & TricksTagged Endurance athlete, endurance coaching, endurance training, no limits endurance coaching, recovery and performance, sleep and athletic performance, stress and performance, stress management for athletes

The Performance Costs of Stress By Coach Maria Simone Work is buried. The kids have a social calendar that rivals yours. The dog needs to go to the vet — again. And somewhere in all of it, you’re trying to train for something that matters to you. You drag yourself out for a workout and[…]

Altitude Acclimation for Endurance Athletes

By nolimitsadminPosted on June 30, 2025Posted in TrainingTagged altitude acclimation, altitude performance, altitude training, endurance coaching, endurance training, fueling and hydration, high altitude racing, mountain running, no limits endurance coaching, race day strategy, racing at altitude, running at altitude, trail running, training for altitude, triathlon training, VO2 max and altitude

By Coach Maria Simone Above (L to R): Melina Grudzinski, Clarissa Ramos, Maria Simone & Sally Kado atop Mt. Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado at 14,439 feet. __________________________________ I went to high altitude for the first time when I ran the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in the Grand Canyon in 2015. The rims themselves sit at 7500-7700[…]