08/31/2018
It’s always important to question what you hear and read. An hour effort uses primarily glycogen (stored sugar) and built up lactic acid as fuel. Ketones shouldn’t have an effect on performance in this endurance athletic record attempt.
Can a Ketone Drink Help Break Cycling's Biggest Record?
An Italian cyclist takes aim at the sport’s most storied record, with the aid of a controversial fuel.
04/18/2018
We will receive 10% off registration for Deserts Edge Triathlon. Here’s instructions written from John at MADRacing, you can tell bc my name is spelled Ciccy at the bottom 😛
1. Click here for all details and to sign up: www.desertsedgetri.com
2. Once there, click on "Register Now"
3. Copy following promo code: 2018AcceleroDETF
4. Paste the code into the "Promo Code" prompt box near the top of the registration page before selecting your race.
5. Click on "Apply Code" to activate the discount.
6. You should now see the discounted pricing - select your race & fill out your info.
7. Pay for your race.
8. High five Louis Ciccy for the sweet code.
Plan your weekend with your family and friends.
Safe travels and we'll see you in September!
www.desertsedgetri.com
04/02/2018
We are proud to be partnering with a great race series and bring a group of athletes to the Deserts Edge Xterra this September. This is a great race for first timer Off-Road Athletes and we will be launching a 2 month program leading up to the race to teach beginners to swim and/or mountain bike.
03/21/2018
Super excited to have more workout creativity. Our athletes really enjoy having the workouts downloaded to their devices instead of having to remember what the intervals are.
Enjoy More Workout Flexibility With the New and Improved Workout Builder | TrainingPeaks
With new intensity ranges, cadence targets and open ended intervals, our updates to the TrainingPeaks Workout Builder make it easier than ever to structure your training—whether indoors or outside.
03/08/2018
is a day to recognize all of the women in our lives who encourage and inspire every single one of us. Shout out to all of the women who motivate and hold each other up, we love you all. Keep crushin’ it!
03/06/2018
What does your base training look like?
XTERRA Couch to Trail - Breaking Down Base Training
By 5x XTERRA Age Group World Champ Mimi Stockton
03/05/2018
doesn’t have to be a lonely sport, after all . We coach our athletes in a group setting 3-4x a week.
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-This builds up a camaraderie between athletes.
- Pushes each other to work harder.
- Holds each athlete accountable to complete workouts
- We get to explain the science behind things.
- Most importantly it allows our coach to critique form, technique.
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Come find out why we workout as a group at one of our strength workouts, group trail runs, or Sunday swims.
02/28/2018
New study shows that endurance athletes who skip breakfast are starting the day off metabolically worse than those who don’t. Eat your pre workout breakfast folks.
A new twist on the old breakfast debate for endurance athletes: Even if you get enough calories over the course of a given day, spending too many *hours* in significant caloric deficit is associated with higher cortisol and lower testosterone/estradiol levels:
https://www.outsideonline.com/2284636/scientific-case-big-breakfast
02/25/2018
This is a great practice. We are working to develop a youth program to help young ones learn the importance of lifelong sports. Let’s grow USATriathlon.
Norway is dominating these Winter Olympics with a unique approach to sports
Tiny Norway is on a record medal pace, and thanks to their approach to competition beginning in childhood they are having fun doing it.
02/14/2018
Thomas James has worked hard on these kits. We now need your help on finalizing the color combos. Which one pops to you.
02/14/2018
Running creates a ton of force on your body. That is why it is important to mitigate those loads with proper running technique, strengthening and stretching. These 3 principals will you to run further and faster. Everyone deserves to enjoy their run.
The Real Load of Running | Competitor.com
Like it or not, your body must deal with 2.5 to 3 times its body weight with every single stride.
02/02/2018
We have our athletes train with different cadences based on the goal of the workout. Science proves this is better than always training in a high cadence. Be a by training smarter
middaughcoaching | Pedaling Cadence
Pedaling Cadence Posted on February 2, 2018 in Uncategorized0 Comments This time of year, many triathletes are cycling indoors. The monotony of being fixed in one place lends itself well to paying closer attention to your cadence. It is also much easier to manipulate on a trainer. Elite cyclists hav...