"Now what the hell am I going to do?" That was one of Patrick Bulger's first thoughts when he got in to the 2016 Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Trail 100 MTB. A self-proclaimed "middle aged, average shape, beer drinking, loud mouthed food…
“Attending the Blueprint for Athletes Camp of Champions gives you the opportunity to truly connect with the Leadville community that you otherwise wouldn’t get. I went up there, trained, met incredible people and ended up shaving an hour off my time on race…
As you get closer to your long day in the saddle, Dave Wiens weighs in with answers to more of your pressing questions about training and racing. In this issue, he covers training for the climbs, long rides and tire…
How to handle the air up here (or, rather, the lack thereof)? That's the most frequently asked question when it comes to tackling the Blueprint for Athletes Leadville Race Series events. We asked flatlanders who have raced in Leadville multiple…
by Heidi Wachter Recovery days: You know they're necessary, but how can you ensure you reap all the benefits? Check out our tips for not messing it up. What should I do on my recovery days? Everyone’s ideal recovery (or…
By Dave Wiens Columbine. That one word will make riders who know anything at all about the Leadville Trail 100 MTB shudder. It’s big, it’s burly and all of it comes before you hit the halfway point in the race.…
By Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS Level II You may have heard about the trend of approaching a training session while fasting to encourage the body to use fat more efficiently for fuel, but is this option right for…
By Yael Grauer Ever been afflicted with nagging pain on the front of your shinbone? Check out these three simple exercises for preventing shin splints from pro Ultramarathoner and running coach Francesa Conte, PhD. Shin splints, or medial tibial stress…
By Rebecca Rusch Are you planning to ride the Leadville Trail 100 MTB or an other epic event with a friend, partner or spouse this year? You know what they say: Misery loves company and sometimes it’s just nicer to…
By Dave Wiens Long live long rides. The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) coined this phrase somewhere along the way, and it’s the soul of riding for many riders. There’s nothing like the experience of laying down a long, epic…