Losing Muscle as We Age: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It
Losing Muscle as We Age: Why It Happens and What We Can Do About It Most of us expect certain changes as we get older. Recovery might take a little longer, we may feel stiffer after sitting for extended periods, or activities that once felt effortless begin to require more work. What we don’t always… read more
Power Is Part of Being Athletic
Strength gets a lot of attention as we age, and for good reason. But there’s another quality I’m thinking about just as much as I head into this offseason: power. Strength is our ability to produce force. Power is our ability to produce that force quickly. That distinction matters, and not just for athletes, but… read more
What Does Strength Training for a Masters Endurance Athlete Look Like?
What Does Strength Training for a Masters Endurance Athlete Look Like? In my last post, I wrote about why I’m planning to double down on strength training this offseason. I still have one race left on September 27, so I’m not quite there yet. But a couple of weeks from now, the focus will begin… read more
Staying on Top of your Game: Masters Athlete
Staying on Top of your Game: Masters Athlete I can’t believe summer is ending. The speed of time from June to September seems to get faster every year. The kids head back to school today, which is a welcome thing for parents, me included, but I’m already missing the early morning light and bike rides… read more
The Off-Season Is Where You Build Your Margin for Error
The Off-Season Is Where You Build Your Margin for Error Most cyclists don’t need much convincing that riding more will make them better at riding. The problem is that a cycling season rarely unfolds under perfect conditions. Training volume increases, hard sessions start stacking up, work gets busy, and recovery isn’t always ideal. A long… read more
How to Ride Your Best Whistler Gran Fondo
How to Ride Your Best Whistler Gran Fondo The RBC GranFondo Whistler is almost here. For many riders, September 12 has been sitting on the calendar for months. You’ve put in the long rides, accumulated the climbing, worked on your fitness, and probably learned a few things about yourself along the way. Now comes an… read more
Training In The Heat
Training In The Heat: Why Your Normal Pace Suddenly Feels Harder You head out for a run at a pace that normally feels comfortable. Ten minutes in, your heart rate is higher than expected, and the effort feels harder. You’re sweating heavily, and the pace on your watch isn’t particularly impressive. Or maybe you’re on… read more
Wildfire Smoke And Training: When Should You Change The Plan?
Wildfire Smoke And Training: When Should You Change The Plan? You wake up on Saturday morning with a long ride planned. The bike is ready, bottles are filled, and you’ve carved out a few hours to train. Then you look outside… The mountains are barely visible, the sky has that familiar haze, and you can… read more
Why Eating During Long Rides Actually Helps You Lose Fat
Why Eating During Long Rides Actually Helps You Lose Fat Many people trying to lose weight make the mistake of avoiding calories during exercise. It seems logical, but for rides longer than about 60–90 minutes, the opposite is often true. Your Goal Isn’t to Burn the Most Calories. It’s to Build a Better Engine The… read more
More Than Instructors: Meet the Coaches Behind Groundwork Athletics
More Than Instructors: Meet the Coaches Behind Groundwork Athletics When people think about group training, they often picture a workout. We think about the people leading it. At Groundwork Athletics, every class is coached, not just supervised. That distinction matters. Our goal isn’t simply to count reps or keep people moving. It’s to create an… read more
