It is hard to believe that the last days of the summer are upon us. Pretty soon, with a chill in the air, we will be craving the butternut squash soups and oven roasts. But while we are still enjoying the sunny days and warm rides, we wanted to share with you one of our […]
Riding Long In the Heat? How to Recover More Efficiently
Summer time brings good weather and often a more relaxed schedule to enjoy long rides. It is also the season for races and peak training, which means more hours spent on the bike for most of us. However, the fun of the cycling season is counterbalanced by the additional demands the heat and the higher mileage […]
What it takes to fuel an endurance ride
How much refueling, in terms of calories, does it take to complete an endurance ride without bonking? While there are rough rules of thumb, answering this question no longer needs to be based on guessing. Power meters make it easy to figure this out: one simple multiplication is all it takes. However, it also requires knowing a very […]
What Should You Eat Before a Race?
The day before her first triathlon, my friend Natalie called me to ask “What should I eat tomorrow morning before the race?” Indeed, this is a question that gives many cyclists and triathletes the jitters, whether it is their first race or their fiftieth. Even though a lot of us, at some point or another, […]
Try This Juicy Salmon to Refuel and Rebuild
Salmon is one of the wonder foods, packed with protein, Omega-3 acids, B vitamins, and minerals such as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and selenium. It is no wonder that it features prominently in any athlete’s nutrition plan. The best kind is wild salmon, especially when in season. But you can easily throw a few fillets in your freezer during […]
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