Leadman record holder and coach Travis Macy shares five key Leadville Race Series training tips. A recent trip to Leadville for a snowshoe race reminded me of just why I love the town and its races so much. When I…
By Dave Wiens When you commit to an event like the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, you’re not just committing to that distance on that course on that day in August. You are also committing to an even more daunting (but…
By Rebecca Rusch Maintaining focus during the colder months is hard and takes discipline. Here are a few ways to keep stoking that fire until the trails thaw. As the powdery snow piles up layer-by-layer each day, my beautiful hometown…
By Emily Booth Whether or not New Year’s resolutions are your thing, there will come a day when you set a 2014 race goal or two. Whether your goals involve nabbing that “big buckle,” running farther or faster than ever,…
By Rebecca Rusch Maintaining focus during the colder months is hard and takes discipline. Here are a few ways to keep stoking that fire until the trails thaw. As the powdery snow piles up layer-by-layer each day, my beautiful hometown…
By Dave Wiens There is a coveted description for prowess and ability in any sport. It’s called being solid, and it absolutely applies to mountain biking. Anybody who’s into our sport beyond the recreational level strives to be solid. What…
If road running is fun, then trail running is zen. Often, time is forgotten and life’s stresses float away. Trail running does come with challenges, but once you master the techniques, you will experience the joy and exhilaration only found when…
By Sandy Bikus Whether you’re coming to the trail from road running, or you’re a regular on the trail but this is your first time racing, I’m here with some suggestions to get your body ready for the unique situations…
By Dave Wiens You’re committed. There is no going back. You are in the game and now is the time to get your proverbial ducks in a row. Epic bike races like the Leadville Trail 100 MTB can be distilled…
By Rebecca Rusch If you’re like me, spring is rejuvenating, but also a bit stressful. As the snow melts, the time to start progressing on the goals I’ve set for race season is just around the corner — but my…