Nate Dunn, M.S.

What I’ve Learned: Mornings Are Key

September 5, 2017September 6, 2017 Nate Dunn, M.S.

For as long as I can remember I’ve been a morning person. In high school it was 6AM basketball practices. In college it was waking up at 5:30AM to open the campus weight room. As a father and business owner I’ve learned that mornings are my best asset for maintaining fitness on the bike.

Training

Data, Software, and Happiness

August 11, 2017August 11, 2017 Nate Dunn, M.S.

This month I had the privilege of attending the TrainingPeaks 2017 Endurance Coaching Summit (ECS) in Boulder, CO. While in Boulder, I had a great time meeting other coaches and getting to know a few of the faces behind TrainingPeaks.

Transplant

In Sickness and Health

July 10, 2017September 18, 2017 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Bait and Switch

My wife Christy and I met in college. She was a Nursing major, I was studying Exercise Science. Let’s be honest, I wasn’t doing a ton of studying. When I asked Christy to meet up in our college library I wanted to get to know her better, not learn more about the history of western art.

Training

Staying Hydrated on the Bike: Does It Even Matter?

May 7, 2017September 2, 2017 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Hydration advice can be confusing. Over the last 20 years, strategies have ranged from “drink to maximum tolerance” to “ intentional strategic dehydration”. In this article we’ll take a closer look at the spectrum of hydration research then draw from science to create basic guidelines for your next race.

Training

VO2max: How to Build it Higher

February 15, 2017February 24, 2017 Nate Dunn, M.S.

Most cyclists are familiar with VO2max. The upper limit of oxygen consumption during exercise has been studied since the 1920’s and is widely recognized as a fundamental measure of exercise capacity [1, 2]. Before we look at how VO2max relates to your cycling, let’s start with a basic definition.

Author: Nate Dunn, M.S.

Bait and Switch