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 …
Words by Taylor Thomas at Thomas Endurance Coaching Many cyclists realize the importance of off-bike exercises both for their continued longevity in the sport, but also as a way to mix up their training and strengthen their cycling specific skills. “Cross training” is a critical part of a well managed and effective training approach for cyclists of all abilities and ages. …
A few years ago, I was training for a marathon. It was a dream of mine – a huge bucket list goal. I was so focused on achieving that 26.2 miles that I totally forgot to plan for adequate rest and recovery. This was a recipe for disaster. The week I hit mile 18 (the farthest I’d ever run in …
At one point or another, most runners hit a plateau in pace or even become injured. The solution to these issues could lie in your cadence.