Move Up Endurance Coaching

09/17/2026

Stacey came into this year with one big goal: Unbound 200. Mission accomplished, even in brutal conditions.

Along the way, she used the Great Plains Gravel Cup series as part of her buildup, without setting out to chase the series overall. But after a few strong results, it turned into a goal of its own.

10th at Flint Hills. A jump to 3rd at Open Range. 10th at Muleskinner. She skipped Solstice, came back with 8th at Rock Ridge, then closed it out with a win at Pony Express, moving her from 3rd to 2nd overall in the series.

I’ve coached Stacey for some time now, and this year captured something I really love about this work: watching an athlete’s goals evolve. She came in wanting to feel strong and confident over big distances. As that confidence grew in long-distance gravel events, she gradually built the confidence to start competing.

The secret wasn’t doing more or rushing the process. It was finding balance: ramping up training when it mattered, being intentional about when we used long rides, keeping Saturday yoga in the mix, prioritizing strength, and adding running when it made sense. Not chasing volume just because that’s how it’s traditionally done.

That’s coaching. Communication, collaboration, and a plan that fits your actual life.

Congrats Stacy!

-Coach Kent

09/16/2026

Michael Allison just took 3rd at the Pony Express, locking up his second straight overall win in the Great Plains Gravel Cup.

It’s easy to assume winning long gravel races comes down to big hours. For Michael, it’s not. Yes, long rides matter, but they’re just one piece. What actually drives his success is doing the small things right every single day: eating well, going to bed early so he can hit a 90 minute endurance ride or a hard interval set before the day starts, and balancing all of it with a growing chiropractic and physical therapy practice and two young kids at home.

This season wasn’t easy either. Multiple race incidents put his overall win in doubt. He got through it anyway. That’s what consistency buys you.

Michael has been an athlete with Move Up since 2015, and as of last year, a coach too. He’s got 3 spots open right now.

There’s no better time to start than right now. We figure out if you need rest or training first, get you into a rhythm, and start building your base for 2027.

Still chasing something in 2026? It’s not too late to get real guidance and make it count.

Reach out today and let’s get started!

09/16/2026

Congrats to Spencer Grant on a 3rd place finish at the USAC Gravel National Championships in the Junior 13-14 race! He worked hard for this one, studying the course, thinking through his race strategy, working on his nutrition, and executing the plan.

07/27/2026

Your body is always giving you clues. The key is learning how to read them.

In our newest article, we dig into the “tells” that can help you decide whether it’s time to keep pushing—or take the rest your body needs. Motivation, mood, soreness, warm-up time, HRV, training load: no single metric has all the answers, but together they tell a meaningful story.

Rest isn’t lost fitness. It’s how your body absorbs the work and comes back stronger.

Read the full article:
https://www.moveupcoaching.com/2026/07/27/learn-your-tells-when-to-keep-pushing-and-when-to-rest/

07/16/2026

NICA season can feel like a lot, especially for new riders and parents. We put together a practical guide to help you know what matters before the season, during the season, on race weekends, and throughout the year as your rider grows from beginner to varsity.

This isn’t just a general overview. It includes real takeaways on training rhythm, race week expectations, parent support, and how to keep the season fun, healthy, and productive.

Read it here: https://www.moveupcoaching.com/resources/junior-cycling/nica-season-guide/

07/13/2026

Apparently, Coach Kent has been missing an important piece of cycling etiquette for the past 20 years: flapping both your arms before standing up.

If you stand up smoothly without throwing your bike backward, nobody needs a warning.

So, naturally, Coach Kent wrote an article about it. It’s an opinion piece, it’s not entirely serious, and just because Tadej is an arm-flapper doesn’t make it right.

Read the full article here: https://www.moveupcoaching.com/2026/07/06/tadej-pogacar-doesnt-know-how-to-stand-up/

P.S. After talking with a couple of riders who have been around longer than Coach Kent has and whose opinions he deeply respects, he learned the arm flap has apparently been around nearly as long as group riding itself.

He still thinks it’s unnecessary (and the article was already written).

07/07/2026

Team racing strategy does not need to be complicated.

This article was adapted from a webinar Coach Kent Woermann has used multiple times to teach riders the basics of working together as a team, understanding race roles, and making better decisions during a race.

If you’re new to team racing or looking to improve how your team works together, this is a good place to start.

Read the full article: https://www.moveupcoaching.com/2026/07/06/cycling-team-race-strategy/

03/20/2026

Most endurance athletes are under-fueling on their hardest days and slightly over on their easiest ones.

It's one of the most common patterns we see — and it quietly tanks recovery and performance over time.

The fix isn't a complicated diet overhaul. It's learning to eat for the day you're actually having. Protein and fat stay fairly consistent. Carbs are the lever — and the swings are bigger than most people expect. Think 200g on a rest day, 500g after a long ride.

That's not a mistake, that's the plan.

Food tracking is one of the most effective short-term tools for finding those gaps. Not forever — just long enough to build real, informed intuition about how you're fueling.

Full breakdown at the link below 👇
🔗 moveupcoaching.com/2026/03/18/tracking-food-intake-for-health-and-performance/

09/09/2025

Coach Kent is back with the final chapter of his cyclocross series—this time addressing the biggest obstacle between riders and their goals: excuses.

—> Cyclocross is for everyone. It’s one of the most fun, welcoming, and community-driven ways to race bikes.

—> Use what you’ve got. Any bike with knobby tires will get you started—no special gear required.

—> Embrace the struggle. You’ll slip, slide, and maybe suffer a bit, but that’s the beauty of it—you’ll come out stronger every time.

Read part three of the series here:
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No more excuses. Cyclocross is for every rider. Learn why CX is fun, builds fitness and skills, and makes you tougher for road, gravel, and MTB.

09/03/2025

🚨 Junior CX Sign-Ups Are Open! 🚨

Cyclocross is back, and we’re ready for another fun season with the Move Up Juniors program. Whether your rider is brand new to racing or already experienced, CX is the perfect place to build skills, confidence, and friendships.

Details:
📅 Sept 17 – Nov 12 (9 weeks)
🕕 Wednesdays @ 6:15 PM (60–75 min)
📍 Rail Creek Park, 6161 Woodland Dr, Shawnee, KS
💲 Free for all junior members

What’s Included:
-> Weekly coached practices and mentorship
->Entry fees covered for 5 local races
->Team support at races

Requirements:
->Must be an active Move Up Cycling Club member
->Riders racing age 18 & under
->Under 14? A parent must be present at practice
-> Commitment to practices + Move Up kit at races

👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/5Se4Ly2frzPpSdEn6