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A Little Deception Helps Push Athletes to the Limit

cycling, exercise, psychology / September 21, 2011

I’ve said before that the real difference between a lot of elite athletes–especially cyclists–is not in the muscles but in the mind. On a killer mountain, or a fast stretch, it’s your mind that often wants to back down first. You have to train yourself to keep pushing in those situations. (I like to think […]

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Eating Right for Exercise

cycling, exercise, food / September 15, 2010

For the athletically minded, Active.com presents a nice primer on the fundamentals of nutrition for proper energy during workouts. Sometimes we forget that proper nutrition isn’t just for serious professional athletes. Worth a read if you hit the gym, the bike, hiking trails, the pool, etc. >> Link: How to Fuel for Your Workout

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