Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching Stretching is one of those topics that athletes seem to have strong opinions about. Some swear by it, and some swear that it’s not needed. Regardless of what side of the aisle you find yourself on, there are some proven benefits to carving out some time for stretching. Specific to cycling, there are …

Words by Taylor Thomas of Thomas Endurance Coaching If you’ve been involved with cycling for any time at all you’ve no doubt heard of training camps. These experiences range anywhere from a few days to multiple weeks with the express goal of accelerating and refining an athlete’s fitness. They typically occur during transitional periods of training and provide a level …

After all of the training hours and race days have been logged it only makes sense to look at your season in review. A proper season review is the best way to identify your strengths and weaknesses and develop a comprehensive plan for the upcoming season. With the availability of powerful data, and dynamic tools to analyze that data, reviewing …

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 …