Completing a marathon is a bucket list item for many runners. Most runners have caught the “running bug” after their first 5k or 10k race and set their sights on the coveted 26.2-mile distance. Training for such an event like the marathon requires time, dedication, and potentially a lot of blister tape. Whether you...
Most athletes are no stranger to intervals or hard workouts. Working at a higher intensity for a given duration helps to push the body to become stronger and makes it more capable to take on higher doses of training stress. However, the concept of intensity is hard for many athletes to get right in...
While most events and races take place over one day, and that’s probably what most athletes think of when they are planning their event calendar, there’s a growing number of multi-day options for riders. Whether it’s a classic stage race format, a self-supported adventure, or a limited support ride, these rides are dynamic and...
When is your race season? Many of us have a different answer for that. Regardless of the timing of our seasons, the pre-season planning always remains the same. Developing a plan for the upcoming season is your ticket to success. Many of us can question if there is a need for following a structured...
Words by Marco Merati Here in Northern Italy, it is so cold outside! The average temperature of my last several rides was very low and I’m tired of seeing -7 °C on my ELEMNT BOLT. I am feeling pretty fit so I thought… “Why not give Virtual Everesting a try?” Let me explain: Virtual Everesting is like outdoor Everesting. “…..Pick any hill,...
The KISS Super League is the first dedicated esports competition featuring professional cycling teams which will be held exclusively on Zwift. The series consists of 15 teams from all around the world including UCI Pro Continental teams, UCI Continental teams, as well as community-level teams. Wahoo is providing the gold standard KICKR Indoor Smart Trainer to...
The sound of the coffee grinder interrupts the peace of the quiet morning. Outside my kitchen window, I’m not surprised to see another thick coating of snow on the driveway innocently weighing down the tree branches in my yard. Dreary days are not uncommon where I live in Kelowna, BC. I moved here about...
Words by Taylor Thomas at Thomas Endurance Coaching When it comes to sports nutrition there are a million different formulas being presented to athletes. Whether it’s specific diets, “must have” supplements, or the next performance enhancer, there’s plenty of options for athletes to choose from. While ultimately an athlete’s diet is a personal decision when...
In today’s world of endurance sport, there are probably more metrics than one can keep count of! Technology is advancing daily and with that comes increased amounts of data that can be implemented and applied to your own training regimen. The question is, what cycling metrics really matter? Do different power metrics matter to...
As the years go by, and technology improves, we have begun to see a shift in training from outdoor to indoor specific riding. With trainer technology allowing you to connect Bluetooth to riders around the world, or syncing specific efforts to your smart trainer, it is hard to argue against the benefits that indoor...
Words by Marcus Cook, Images by Issac Cook When I look back at my journey I didn’t start thinking that I could be an Ironman. I was 489 pounds when a very close friend was diagnosed with cancer. He came to me and said, “I am dying from an incurable disease and you are dying because of your choices.”...
Words by Heather Jackson I don’t know why I count this workout among my “favorites.” It’s possible my head is still foggy from lactic acid buildup, oxygen deprivation, and delayed onset muscle soreness. This session is HARD, but it will leave you satisfied, knowing you’ve pushed your physical and mental fitness to new heights....