Many riders spend too much time in the space between easy and hard. They ride recovery days too fast to recover well, but not hard enough to gain much from the effort. That middle ground is often called no-man’s-land. An easy ride should usually leave you feeling better, not more tired. A hard workout should…
Every rider has them: days when the bike looks fine, the weather is decent and the planned workout is not impossible — but you just do not want to go. Do not make a big judgment too quickly. A lack of enthusiasm can mean many things. Maybe you are mentally tired from work. Maybe you…
A modern smart trainer does more than just keep you riding when the weather is bad. The biggest advantage of using one is a controlled environment. Outside, even a well-planned interval can be interrupted by traffic, stop signs, wind, hills or another rider. On a smart trainer, a training app can give you a defined…
When arranging your menu for a long ride, here’s a classic eating sequence once recommended by former U.S. national cycling team coach Eddie Borysewicz that still works well today. (1) high-protein/fat foods such sandwiches made with meat, cheese, peanut butter or cream cheese; (2) fruit, cookies, energy bars and other foods rich in complex carbohydrate;…
By Arnie Baker, MD Focus has intensity, width, direction, and relevance. Athletes can learn to intensify, narrow, internalize, and associate their focus and thereby improve their performance. Learning focused, coordinated breathing is one of the best tools to achieve this gain.
