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Single-Leg Deadlifts for Beginners
Coach Lori offers a progression taking a beginner from never having hinged to a loaded single-leg deadlift in 10 weeks

Lori Thomson
Aug 12


The Athlete Ego: Why We Need It (And When It Sabotages Us)
The athlete ego isn't bad; it just needs to be calibrated

Carrie Jackson
Aug 10


Regaining Durability
Coach Menachem shares a quick strength flow you can do in your living room
Menachem Brodie
Aug 10


Individualization Over Generic Plans: What 78 World-Class Coaches Just Told Researchers
Tim talks about eight training success themes crucial to world-class coaches

Tim Cusick
Aug 10


Muscle Cramps Are Not Just an Electrolyte Problem
Exercise-associated muscle cramping is not simply an electrolyte problem

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Aug 4


Lactate Gels: The Next Breakthrough in Endurance Fueling?
If the body already uses lactate as fuel, could using it in training improve performance?

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 29


The setback isn't the problem; our reaction is
It's not the setback itself that derails us; it's what happens in the ten seconds after it

Carrie Jackson
Jul 13


Ready or not: Separating the signal and the whole athlete
The goal cannot be simply more data or more interpretation; the goal must be better decisions

Tim Cusick
Jul 13


Sleep Better to Perform Better: The Role of Nutrition
Nutrition choices throughout the day can help support better sleep quality

Dr. Namrita Brooke
Jul 1


Beyond FTP: Why Great Coaching Looks Beyond Training Zones
While FTP can be useful, it does not fully describe how an athlete produces power across different durations, how they respond to training, or what types of efforts are most likely to drive adaptation. Yet many athletes and coaches still build entire training programs around percentages of FTP.

Rob Wakefield
Jun 11


Are you training to win or training not to lose?
Carrie explains what a growth mindset looks like for cyclists

Carrie Jackson
Jun 8


Heavy strength training mid season
Menachem shares an adjustment to your strength training this summer to get better on-bike performance
Menachem Brodie
Jun 8
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Bee's story: Cascade Gravel Grinder
Bee Kickel shared her experience at the 2026 Cascade Gravel Grinder

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Jun 3


Laura's story: Brown County DINO Race
Laura Felicetti shared her experience at the 2026 Brown County DINO cross-country mountain bike race

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Jun 2


Nancy's story: Unbound
Nancy Mizak shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

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Jun 2


Sue's story: Unbound
Sue Hageman shared her experience at the 2026 Unbound

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Jun 2


Kevin's story: Traka
Kevin Davey shared his experience at the 2026 Traka

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May 31


Den's story: Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo
Den Scanlon shared his experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

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May 26


Cat's story: Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo
Cat Paquin shared her experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

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May 25


Natalie's story: Storming of Thunder Ridge
Natalie Barron shared her experience at the 2026 Storming of Thunder Ridge

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May 25


Shannon's story: Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo
Shannon Scanlon shared her experience at the 2026 Cheaha Challenge Gran Fondo

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May 25


Laura's story: Mohican MTB 100
Laura Felicetti shared her experience at the 2026 Mohican MTB 100

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May 19


Thomas's story: Mt Lemmon Hill Climb
Thomas Gosnell shared his experience at the 2026 Mt Lemmon Hill Climb

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May 18


Sue's story: Lazy Horse Gravel Grind
Sue Hageman shared her experience at the 2026 Lazy Horse Gravel Grind

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May 18


Gary's story: Lazy Horse Gravel Grind
Gary Wenzl shared his experience at the 2026 Lazy Horse Gravel Grind

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May 18


Bruce's story: Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder
Bruce Bunn shared his experience at the 2026 Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder

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May 18


Bob's story: Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder
Bob Cuccaro shared his experience at the 2026 Farmer's Daughter Gravel Grinder

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May 18


Laura's story: Big Frog 65
Laura Felicetti shared her experience at the 2026 Big Frog 65

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May 18


Bee's story: Stetina's Paydirt
Bee Kickel shared her experience at the 2026 Stetina's Paydirt

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May 18


Melissa's story: Frost Heave Fondo
Melissa de Silva shared her experience at the 2026 Frost Heave Fondo

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May 18


Jody's story: Pocopson Road Race
Jody Twer shared her experience at the 2026 Pocopson Road Race

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May 17


Tom's story: Pocopson Road Race
Tom Garg shared his experience at the 2026 Pocopson Road Race

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May 17
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