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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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Ron's story: The Grizzly
Ron Hill shared his experience at the 2025 Grizzly Gravel and Century Charity Ride

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Oct 7, 2025


Dana's story: Mt Diablo Challenge
Dana Filkowski shared her experience at the 2025 Mt Diablo Challenge

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Oct 6, 2025


Evan's story: Allen Clark Hill Climb
Evan McGregor shared his experience at the 2025 Allen Clark Hill Climb

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Oct 5, 2025


Tracy's story: Lone Wolf Gravel Race
Tracy Gravlin shared her experience at the 2025 Lone Wolf Gravel Race

BaseCamp
Oct 2, 2025


Pete's story: Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic
Pete Holm shared his experience at the 2025 Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic

BaseCamp
Oct 2, 2025


Pete's story: Flying Wheels Summer Century
Pete Holm shared his experience at the 2025 Flying Wheels Summer Century

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Oct 2, 2025


Doug's story: Roots, Rocks, and Ridges
Doug Rusho shared his experience at the 2025 Roots, Rocks, and Ridges

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Oct 1, 2025


Pete's story: Ride Around Mt Rainier in One Day
Pete Holm shared his experience at the 2025 RAMROD

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Sep 29, 2025


Jaime's story: Lighthouse Century
Jaime Baeza shared her experience at the 2025 Lighthouse Century

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Sep 28, 2025


Beth's story: The Bad Astra
Beth Huffaker shared her experience at the 2025 Bad Astra

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Sep 27, 2025


Pete's story: Passport 2 Pain
Pete Holm shared his experience at the 2025 Passport2Pain

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Sep 27, 2025


Susan's story: The Rad Dirt Fest
Susan Helm-Murtagh shared her experience at the 2025 Rad Dirt Fest

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Sep 27, 2025


Shannon's story: Gran Fondo National Championships
Shannon Scanlon shared her experience at the 2025 Gran Fondo Maryland and National Championships

BaseCamp
Sep 24, 2025


Doug's story: Rochester Cyclocross
Doug Rusho shared his experience at the 2025 Rochester Cyclocross

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Sep 24, 2025


Chris's story: Ironman 70.3 New York
Chris Wengert shared his experience at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 New York triathlon relay

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Sep 23, 2025


Dennis's story: Gravel National Championships
Dennis Wojcik shared his experience at the 2025 Gravel National Championships

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Sep 22, 2025


Evan's story: Trough Creek Gravel Grinder
Evan McGregor shared his experience at the 2025 Trough Creek Gravel Grinder

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Sep 22, 2025


Gary's story: Soldier Cutoff Hillduro
Gary Wenzl shared his experience at the 2025 Soldier Cutoff Hillduro

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Sep 22, 2025


Natalie's story: Gravel National Championships
Natalie Barron shared her experience at the 2025 Gravel National Championships

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Sep 22, 2025


Lynn's story: Trough Creek Gravel Grinder
Lynn Botelho shared her experience at the 2025 Trough Creek Gravel Grinder

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Sep 22, 2025
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