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Q&A with Bike Fit Expert Zack Allison
With Zack Allison
Professional cyclist and bike fitter Zack Allison shares his expertise on bike fitting, discussing how it has evolved and its impact on power and comfort. He breaks down his fitting philosophy and explains why a proper fit is essential for every rider.
Whitney Allison: Unbound 200 Training
With Whitney Allison - Professional Gravel Cyclist
Whitney Allison shares insightful wisdom on training for big races like Unbound 200, covering everything from Stoic mindset to electrolyte balance.
How MultiV Drives Performance
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Bucci helps us read the MultiV label like he does, focusing on four “sexy” ingredients that support performance.
Mastering Cold-Weather Endurance: Lessons from a U.S. Biathlon Athlete
By Vincent Bonacci
Staying healthy is crucial for winter athletes. U.S. Biathlon team member Vincent Bonacci shares key tips on fueling, hydration, and warmth to perform and recover optimally in the cold.
Larry Warbasse on Leaving Comfort Behind
By Larry Warbasse
In a sport defined by constant change, Larry Warbasse has been a rare steady presence, spending six seasons with AG2R La Mondiale and guiding the team through major races and transitions. Now, in his 13th pro season, he begins a new chapter with UCI’s rising team, Tudor Pro Cycling.
WHY ENDURANCE ATHLETES SHOULD AVOID FAD DIETS
By Jennifer A. Kurtz, PhD, CSCS, CISSN, EP-C
Fad diets promising quick weight loss can harm endurance athletes by depriving them of essential nutrients and energy. Backed by research, learn why proper fueling is crucial for peak performance and recovery.
Research
How MultiV Drives Performance
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
Dr. Bucci helps us read the MultiV label like he does, focusing on four “sexy” ingredients that support performance.
How Beta Glucan Strengthens Your Immune System
By Jeff Rocco MD
Beta glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by beta-glycosidic bonds. An ever-growing body of research demonstrates that they have a pronounced supporting effect on human immune systems.
COLD & FLU SEASON TIPS FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES
By Dr. Luke Bucci, PhD
The past few years have seen intense research conducted and published on long-term endurance exercise and changes in your immune system. Surveying this research helps explain the causes and complications while providing avenues for athletes to avoid them – or at least mitigate the risk of exposure.
Coaching
The Right Way to Use Carbs for Optimal Training and Racing
By Jennifer Kurtz, PhD, CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Jennifer Kurtz dispels some of the confusion around carbs, avoiding too little and too much to find that perfect middle ground of enough.
Top Five Triathlon Training Mistakes
By Josiah Middaugh - 15x XTERRA National Champion
To help any aspiring triathletes and provide a refresher to vets looking to refine their game (these comments don’t only apply to beginners), I’ve written down some of the most common mistakes I see triathletes make – or that I’ve made myself!
High-Carb Fueling on the WorldTour
By Larry Warbasse
Learn how fueling has evolved at cycling’s highest level and how the WorldTour pros are maximizing their carbs during the hardest days on the bike.
Inspiration
Letter from the California Coast
By Andrew “Lespy” L'Esperance
Maxxis Factory Racing’s Andrew “Lespy” L'Esperance recently joined FE athlete Rob Britton for a training epic along the California coastline, and we gotta say: It seems like they had way too much fun for it to have qualified as “training.”
A Nutritionist goes to Nationals
With Jennifer Kurtz, PhD(c), CISSN, CSCS, EP-C
Jennifer takes a break from the lab to give us the dirt on September’s marathon XC Nats. She discusses the balance of training with the requirements of life as a non-pro and the real reward that we’re all chasing as endurance athletes.
Recovering. With Gratitude.
By Brittany Peterson
Nike professional ultra runner Brittany Peterson describes the new perspective she’s gained on life and training after a complete rebuild during recovery from surgery.