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August 2023

The Importance of Reflecting on Lessons Learned in Endurance Training

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Dive deep into the world of endurance athletes, exploring the transformative power of self-reflection, tools for peak performance, and strategies to navigate training challenges.

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Earning the Big Buckle at the Leadville 100 MTB: Your Race Is Only Over If You Give Up

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The Leadville 100 course, as depicted in the image, presents a challenging mix of peaks (up to 12,500 feet!) and valleys (holy rocks, Batman) that tested my skills. But the result speaks for itself!

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Unlike 99% of People, You Can Learn to Love Tapering for Races

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Unlike 99% of athletes who dread the waiting and uncertainty of tapering, I’ve found a different path. Tapering, that dreaded phase between training and racing, holds hidden opportunities if you’re willing to do the work.

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The Key Daily Questions Project revisited

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The Key Daily Questions project has expanded the scope of my personal goal to not just focus on adding positive elements to my daily life, but also to track other activities such as travel, daily reading, and weight management

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Leadville 100 MTB Hacking: The Power of Heat Acclimation and Altitude Training!

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As I gear up for the ultimate challenge of the Leadville 100 MTB event, conquering the altitude becomes a critical aspect of my training. But here’s the twist: Rhode Island’s flat terrain doesn’t offer much in the way of elevation. Undeterred, I set my sights on heat acclimation, a powerful ally in my quest to…

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