By Coach John Hughes Reader Steve Fenn Asked a Series of Nutrition Questions: The broad question might be: when and what should I eat before an event of 6-12 hours? More specifically, how much time before the start of the event should I eat, and what should I eat? The events I participate in start at 5:30 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. For example, on August 12 the Leadville 100 MTB … [Read more...] about Breakfast – What to Eat and When, Part 1
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What Causes Belly Cramps in Cyclists vs. Runners
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. When it comes to belly cramps, cyclists are different from runners. The most common cause of belly camps in a cyclist is stool in the colon. In runners, it is a stretching of the ligaments from the diaphragm that holds up the liver. Fit athletes rarely suffer discomfort from small amounts of food in the stomach. Belly Pain in Cyclists Did you know that … [Read more...] about What Causes Belly Cramps in Cyclists vs. Runners
Question of the Week
Today's QoW follows from the article in this issue on new research into rider visibility. (We really need to replenish our stock of Questions! Please submit you own QoW ideas using the Question of the Week Ideas link.) What Do You Do to Stay Visible on the Road? … [Read more...] about Question of the Week