Race day can feel extremely stressful for a variety of reasons. I’ve noticed throughout my time coaching athletes that one of the reasons we carry so many nerves on race day is that we simply “want to do everything right.” We spend months and maybe even years training for a race so it’s terrifying that … More Pre-Race Nutrition

Big Sugar felt like a truly poetic end to this season in more ways than one. In 105 miles out on the rolling hills of Arkansas and Missouri I went through all of the emotions and feelings in the book and I couldn’t help but feel like it was almost a snap shot of the … More Big Sugar Gravel Race

Caffeine is so present in our day to day lives that you may or may not even think about when or how much you are consuming. In fact, caffeine is probably the most widely accepted ‘drug’ in the world, even though we rarely think of it that way. At one point in time there were … More Caffeine Consumption

This weekend I got to see racing through a different perspective. While usually the focus is on performance and placement at these events, after sustaining a concussion 2 weeks ago I’ve had to pause and remember that there are quite a few things that ultimately take precedent over race outcome.  I did everything in my … More Chequamegon MTB Race

Leadville 100 Nutrition and Avoiding BonkingI was still 35 miles from the finish of the Leadville 100. I had just rolled away from the 2nd place rider and took the lead. I could see long empty roads ahead of me. I could feel the nervous excitement inside of me at the idea that winning might … More Leadville 100 Nutrition and Avoiding Bonking

World Championship. It’s a race that trumps all other races. It’s a pretty spectacular experience. It’s a race where everyone desperately attempts to bring their best, no matter what that looks like. As you watch athletes pre-ride the course, you can feel the extra intensity that the World Championship brings. No one wants a rock … More 2022 World Championship

As I type this I’m sitting in the passenger seat driving home from the Leadville 100 and I keep getting bouts of goosebumps and having a ridiculous smile form on my face as I relive moments from yesterday. I never want to forget the feeling. I feel like I have so much to say about … More Leadville 100

Mont St. Anne is my favorite stop on the World Cup circuit, not only because I’ve experienced some of my highest highs as a racer on these mountains, but because year over year this course has challenged me and forced growth as a person and a racer. Every time I step foot on this course … More Mont St. Anne World Cup

What a wild weekend in Snowshoe, West Virginia at the UCI World Cup race! As much as I don’t like to admit it, I came into this weekend with some apprehension. After getting home from Nationals at Winter Park and doing some quick doctor’s visits I realized more of the physical toll that weekend of … More Snowshoe World Cup

It’s no secret that we are in the middle of a heat wave! Which means that you may find yourself struggling to hit the numbers that you normally hit, experiencing higher heart rates than usual, and all in all needing more and more fluids just to get through your workout. Dehydration can drastically impact your … More Electrolytes