Simply put, functional strength training is strength training exercises that are useful. You’re not going to build glam muscles with functional strength training. Instead, you’re… Read More
Functional Strength Training for Cyclists
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Pump the Blues
There are a lot of reasons to be happy around this time of year, but sometimes that just isn’t life. The thing about life is… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Modern Market Crit & Dating
“Here comes Monster McWhirt. This is what racing is all about, folks!” the announcer yelled over scratchy speakers as I raced through another lap in… Read More
Working Out On Your Period
I never realized how much of an effect my period has on my training. That goes for any woman. I always thought when I lacked… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Sunshine Hill Climb
It had been a month since the previous race due to being side-lined from the saddle sore and I chose a Hill Climb with three… Read More
The Exorcism of the Saddle Sore
Two and a half weeks ago I had a saddle sore excised. As in, I paid a licensed doctor to numb my groin, draw a… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Sponsored Racer
My first win was dedicated to my buddy, Joe. I saw him at Elephant Rock, after the 100 miles and before my first beer. We… Read More
WTF: Cross-Training
There are a lot of cross-something or others zipping around these days: Cross/CX/Cyclocross CrossFit Cross-training and plenty o’ others. So what is “cross-training” and why… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Superior Morgul Classic – The Wall
I first learned about “The Wall” – as it’s so aptly named – from American Flyers. You know, the 1985 cycling film? With their poor excuses… Read More