Words by Alana Levin of Thomas Endurance Coaching We often hear of the pros participating in winter and spring training camps with the goal of refining their fitness for the upcoming season. More often than not these camps are in far-flung corners of the world, and are organized by professional team managers and crew. If you’re not one of …

Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching There’s a special bond between a coach and an athlete that’s rarely duplicated in other environments. The shared passion and commitment towards lofty goals is something that makes for a special experience for everyone involved. However, despite all of the positives that come from the coach-athlete relationship, most athletes are self-coached. Phrases such …

Words by Taylor Thomas at Thomas Endurance Coaching Injury, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, is often an inevitable part of endurance sports. It’s an experience that most athletes will have to go through and learn how to navigate as they attempt to maintain their drive, ambition, and fitness. Once injured, the road to recovery is often longer …

Words by Matt DeMartino of Team Yacht Club A couple weeks ago I was driving home after a work event, exhausted by a whirl-wind week and needing to be on it while playing host to about 40 people. I was delirious and desperately wanted to sleep, but instead, I was hit from behind while exiting I-35 at Cesar Chavez in …