By Coach John Hughes Two of my clients recently had nutrition problems during long rides. Although most roadies won’t necessarily ride this far, the lessons apply to any endurance rider. Brian’s Century After DNF’ing he wrote, “I rode well at first, but around 50 miles my gut stopped working and it felt like I was bonking despite eating regularly during the ride to that … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Eating for Endurance
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Why You Should Be Eating More Vegetables
By Gabe Mirkin, MD The More Vegetables, The Better Researchers followed 38,981 adults for 16 years (1999-2014) and found that those who ate the most vegetables and the widest variety of vegetables, particularly dark green vegetables, had the lowest rate of heart attacks and heart disease (Nutrition Journal, July 10, 2018;17:67). For more than 60 years, research has shown … [Read more...] about Why You Should Be Eating More Vegetables
Empowered Women Empower Women: Trek Women’s Advocate Summit
By Sheri Rosenbaum Late last year I received an email that the Midwest Trek rep nominated me for the Trek Women’s Advocate team. I was humbled and honored for the nomination. The next step was completing an application and waiting until June. I virtually forgot about it until the email came with the fantastic news that I was selected to be on the team! For years I’ve been … [Read more...] about Empowered Women Empower Women: Trek Women’s Advocate Summit
Ask the Coach: Unusual Pain During Cycling Intensity Workouts
By Coach John Hughes RBR Reader Will writes, “I am 70 and ride for recreation and health. I normally only ride 10 miles or so five days a week. I have found that if I include some intensity work I can take tours with 40 to 50 mile rides without suffering. Recently when I put out high effort I sometimes get a strong pain in my lower abdomen. This goes away in a couple of … [Read more...] about Ask the Coach: Unusual Pain During Cycling Intensity Workouts
Weak Muscles Increase Risk for Dementia
By Gabe Mirkin, MD Many studies show that having excess fat in your belly is associated with increased risk for dementia, but a new study shows that as a person ages, lack of muscle size and strength appears to be an even stronger predictor of dementia than having excess belly fat (Clinical Interventions in Aging, July 5, 2018;13). The authors followed 353 men and women, … [Read more...] about Weak Muscles Increase Risk for Dementia