The alarm blares at 5:00 AM, and instead of the familiar sense of motivation, you feel a creeping, overwhelming sense of dread. The training shoes sit by the door like anchors, and the bike on the trainer looks less like a source of joy and more like an instrument of torture. This isn't just a … Continue reading The Inevitable Wall: How to Spot, Prevent, and Recover from Endurance Burnout
There's nothing quite like it. That sharp twinge in your knee miles from home. The nagging ache in your shin that gets worse with every step. The sudden heel pain that makes getting out of bed an ordeal. If you're an endurance athlete, chances are you've encountered the unwelcome specter of injury. It's more than … Continue reading Stay in the Game: Your Guide to Preventing Common Endurance Sport Injuries
Injuries challenge endurance athletes both physically and emotionally, impacting their identity and daily lives. The journey includes a spectrum of emotions from denial to fear, highlighting the need for psychological healing alongside physical recovery. Coping strategies, connecting with the community, and maintaining motivation are essential for overcoming this setback and returning stronger.
Endurance sports can lead to overuse injuries such as Runner’s Knee, Achilles Tendinitis, and Shin Splints. To prevent these injuries, athletes should engage in proper warm-ups, strength training, and regular stretching. Maintaining correct form, using suitable equipment, and ensuring adequate rest also contribute to injury prevention, helping athletes achieve their goals safely.
Somehow, in the seven year span since I started riding a road bike with clipless pedals, I have not fallen on the road once. I was ultra diligent in learning to clip in and clip out, and I've always been a very cautious rider in a group and in traffic. Last year when I started … Continue reading Collarbone Break
