When the intensity of your cycling increases, so does the concentration of lactic acid in your muscles.
The build-up of acidity within the muscles is a significant limiting factor. This primarily affects high-intensity efforts lasting 1-10 minutes (3). To solve the challenge of increased acidity, ingesting an “alkalinizer” like sodium bicarbonate has been suggested (3).
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It’s well known to cyclists that carbohydrates are essential for peak performance. For years, 90 grams of carbohydrate per hour has been the highest fueling recommendation (5). Recently, elite-level athletes have been pushing beyond 90g/hr (2).
5th place may not be winning the race, but it sure feels like it to me. I love the analogy of racing commonly being referred to as a puzzle. That is exactly what racing feels like, especially in gravel.
Please help me welcome to the blog for the first time, Mr. Jacob Velasco!
Throughout the past few years, I worked towards my Associate’s degree at Sierra College. As I got closer to finishing my degree, I started to see a lot of growth and success in cycling. I knew this time was the best opportunity to give “ going pro “ my best shot.
Today, I want to introduce you to a new coach at Data Driven Athlete, Jacob Velasco.
I started working with Jacob a little over a year ago and knew we’d hit it off when I spotted posters on his wall paying homage to iconic alternative rock bands of my youth.
I’m excited to announce a new general strength and fitness coaching project called Durable Fitness.
Durable Fitness has been on my mind for the past four years as personal health challenges have required me to invest all my training energy into making my body as durable as possible.
Since I began coaching in 2009, the general wisdom regarding “training with a power meter” has been to perform a power test every 4-6 weeks to best monitor changes in fitness.
One of my favorite exercise science writers is Alex Hutchinson. Hutchinson authored the 2018 book “Endure” and writes a regular column for Outside titled “Sweat Science.”
Recently, Hutchinson brought attention to a 2011 study examining the “licensing” effect observed in participants taking a dietary supplement [1].
I recently attended a conference hosted by USA Triathlon, where TrainingPeaks (TP) announced upcoming support for strength training workouts on their platform.
If you crushed all your cycling objectives in 2023, here’s a written excuse to skip this article.
If you struggled to train consistently or otherwise came up short in your goals, I hope to offer a fresh perspective on improving in 2024.
