By Ashley Sobel, RD, CDN Protein is often thought of as a key macronutrient for athletes focusing on strength training, however, it should definitely not be overlooked for endurance athletes. In fact, protein is equally as important for endurance athletes as it is for strength training athletes. In addition to carbohydrates, endurance athletes require adequate…
Beware of fallen leaves. If there is moisture between them and the road (very likely), they can be as slippery as ice during turns. They could also hide dangerous cracks or potholes. Traffic permitting, steer around patches of leaves. If you can’t, reduce speed and coast through gingerly with your butt an inch over the…
By Arnie Baker, M.D. Goal setting is one of the most important specific steps you can take in improving athletic performance. Without goals you are on an uncharted sea, floating without direction. The more specific your goals, the easier it is to map your way and reach your potential.
By Coach John Hughes Coach Hughes: I’ve been friends with Elizabeth Wicks for several decades and have coached her for many ultracycling 12- and 24-hour races. She turned 75 in 2019 and gave herself a birthday present of riding PAC Tour’s 1900-mile Ridge of the Rockies trip in July, which was challenge enough. But she…
By Gabe Mirkin, MD Scientific American has a fascinating article that explains why you should exercise your brain while you exercise your body (January 2020;322(1):26-31). Almost 50 percent of North Americans over 85 and 13 percent of those over 65 suffer from loss of brain function called dementia (Alzheimer’s Assoc Facts and Figures, 2018). We know…
