When it comes to world-class endurance cycling, nutrition has become as critical as training. The 2024 Tour de France showcased just how far the sport has evolved, particularly in the realm of fueling strategies. Cyclists like Tadej Pogačar are managing sustained efforts indicating Functional Threshold Power approaching 7 w/kg. Chris Froome rode away from the … Continue reading Maximizing Cycling Endurance: Pro-Level Nutrition Tips for Amateur Riders
This is the second is a series of posts on New Year's resolutions. The first post covered willpower, and how people have a tendency to overestimate their ability to change. To summarize that post, your future self has a limited amount of willpower to achieve your goals, and probably less than you expect. If you … Continue reading Developing Resolutions for Endurance Athletes;
The eight most powerful words in the English Language are,"act as if tt were impossible to fail." When it's time for you to perform, do not focus on the negative. Don't focus on the risks, or the possibilities you don't like. That will never help you. Even if you are lacking confidence, just shift your … Continue reading The 8 Most Powerful Words in the English Language;
The next time you feel like you can't go on, think about this: Jean-Dominique Bauby was once the editor of one of the most famous fashion magazines of all time, Elle. He was an actor. He was world famous. At 42, he had wine, women and song. At 43 though, he suffered a massive stroke. … Continue reading Jean-Dominique Bauby;
Do you know how to worry? Everyone does it, so why don't you? What is worry? Worrying is the attempt to solve problems in the future by tormenting yourself in the present. Pick a topic, any topic. Now, imagine something bad happening in relation to that topic. Next, replay that again and again in your … Continue reading How to Worry;
3 Hours and 57 Minutes. That's how long it took for Sebastian James, of Montclair State University, to set the United States Record for reciting Pi this weekend; Sebastian recited 20,000 digits of Pi perfectly. How did he do it? One digit at a time. Sebastian said that when he started to think ahead, he … Continue reading 3 Hours and 57 Minutes;
The most important paper in your life. Write this down and you will achieve your dreams: 1. Where are you now? 2. Where do you want to get to? 3. What's the next baby step to get to your dream? 4. What's the obstacle that's keeping you from your baby step? 5. Remove the obstacle! … Continue reading The Most Important Paper;
Before you fall asleep tonight, I want you to try something. This short exercise will make your tomorrow more worthwhile, it will increase your sense of satisfaction in life, and with continued application it will help you make your dreams a reality. Sit down with a blank sheet of paper and pen. Write out what … Continue reading What will make today a success;
Why should I hire you? After the interview, the boss says, "you're a great candidate, but here's the trouble. The other two candidates have 10 years more experience. So why should I hire you?" to get that job, you have to say with total integrity, "I understand your dilemma, and I can only reply by … Continue reading Why Should I Hire You;
Feelings aren't facts, as one remarkable author knew. Did you ever read something by John Kenneth Galbraith? He was amazingly prolific. He wrote thousands are articles and essays, and over 50 books. What was his secret? "The quality of the writing I do on the days I don't feel like is just as good as … Continue reading Feelings or Facts;
