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How to Eat Without a Race on the Calendar

Given your entire race / event season could be up in the air, you may find yourself riding, running, or training less than you normally would, which could lead you to wonder if you should make any changes to your food intake. The short answer is: it depends. There are a couple of things to consider when answering this question, and not all of them are based specifically on your fitness or training endeavors.

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Dee Tidwell's MTB HOME WORKOUT Part #1

Coach Dee Tidwell is back with a workout any of us can do while stuck at home. You don't have to have access to fancy equipment to get stronger! While originally intended for mountain bikers, this routine is also effective for triathletes, road cyclists, and all other endurance athletes.

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When Everything Changed: How I Realized the Importance of Nutrition

A little more than 8 years ago, I found myself absolutely exhausted in my daily life. I always felt like I was in need of a nap, regardless of whether or not it was a training day. At the time, I was in the midst of a lengthy career in the biotech industry as a desk-bound researcher who was also a road warrior with a full weekly travel schedule. Between my flights to and from Denver, Raleigh, and other cities across North America, I was also trying to maintain a robust training schedule that sometimes even included renting a bike for a local ride in whatever city I was visiting for work.

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