Do Rest and Recovery Really Count? Rest. Recovery. Two words that don’t usually rank high up for any of us. Athletes do, perform, excel – anything but rest. Or so goes some of the thinking. Here’s how your body really works and how you can help it to work even better. Rest Is Rest, Right?…
Bicycling Seriously Perhaps it is my reflective nature. As I prepare for each bicycling adventure (as they are all adventures of some sort), I focus my attention on the ride as I dress in kit and ponder possibilities. Being a cyclist for over 30 years, experiences on the road have taught me that you assume nothing. A…
Perception, Athletes, and Everything Athletes perceive things differently. While the world looks outside and fusses about the things that it cannot change, athletes quietly look inward and change the one thing they can – themselves. We love that challenge to push for that extra rep, go beyond the pain, set a new personal record (PR)….
Are You Benefiting from Cross Training Yet? For many of us, the change of seasons also brings about an enjoyable change of routine with cross training. If you haven’t tried this sport energizer, you are missing out on a great opportunity to mentally break from your event while physically building for next year’s performance. Think…
Riding for Your Life: How Bicycling Makes a Difference. Bicycling is likely something each of us has participated in at some point in our lives. Whether it was spinning around the neighborhood as a kid, or something done with a little more seriousness as an adult, riding a bike always has a redeeming feature. It’s…
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