By Rebecca Rusch I’ll admit it: I’m kind of lazy. I don’t get overly excited when I look at my training schedule from my coach and see hard intervals or race-pace efforts on the calendar. Instead, I get a sinking…
By Rebecca Rusch Yes, we’re in the deep, dark days of January, and your most important races are months away. But the nutrition choices you make today will have an impact on your training and racing later in the year.…
In our world of endurance racing, we have a pet name for the races we love. We call them sufferfests. And while we often try to describe the extent of our suffering in words, Strava — that tracker of runs…
By Trish Coffman Chicken is a great source of lean protein, something every athlete needs for proper muscle recovery. Try our delicious recipe for Triple-Mustard Marinated Chicken. Chicken is a great source of lean protein, something every athlete needs for…
By Dave Wiens and Rebecca Rusch When the weather dictates it’s time to put the bikes away, what do two of our favorite mountain biking pros do with themselves? We checked in with Rebecca Rusch and Dave Wiens to learn…
By Trish Coffman This good-for-you concoction isn't supposed to oust pumpkin pie, but instead takes that post-workout smoothie into seasonal territory. We like to use almond milk in this recipe, but yogurt works just as well. If you do opt…
By Trish Coffman You know what they say about an apple a day... ... but did you know that the reasons this favorite fruit purportedly keeps the doctor away are mostly concentrated in the skin? Take advantage of this fall…
By Trish Coffman Who doesn't like a nice, warm muffin? Turn it into a smart breakfast carb — rather than a dessert masquerading as the most important meal of the day — by using whole grain flours, minimal sweetener and…
By Trish Coffman Salmon takes well to just about any method of cooking, but we love the ease of grilling it – indoors (using an electric grill or stovetop grill pan) or out. Start with wild Alaskan salmon (the most…
By Dave Wiens and Rebecca Rusch The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is just days away. This is the moment you've been preparing for and thinking about for a long, long time. We sincerely hope that our Dispatches and shared experience…