Activities
Mountain Biking
Adventure Stories: Backcountry Expedition Meets Luxury Vacation
We go behind the scenes with one of the world's premier mountain bike tour companies to see what sets Western Spirit Cycling apart from the pack.
Ride
Why Riding Slow Will Make You Fast
While high-intensity interval sessions get all the attention, there are certain powerful physiological adaptations that only result from long, slow rides.
Run
Carbon Fiber Shoes: How Often Should You Train and Race in Them?
There is no doubt that carbon fiber shoes have changed the game in the running world, but how often should you use them for training and racing to get the maximum benefit?
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Run
Race. Recover. Repeat. How Heather Jackson Uses Heart Rate Zones in her Training
How Heather Jackson uses zones to maximize her training, recovery and readiness in a jam-packed race schedule
Skiing
How To Get Your Kids Into Skiing
Getting your kids into skiing is a BIG challenge, but a bit of good advice can make it a lot easier! Here’s our recipe for ski success.
Ride
Roads to Ride: Five Classic Italian Climbs
From the Passo di Stelvio to the Sella Ronda, these are five of the classic Italian road bike climbs to include on next summer's hit list.
Run
How Often Should You Race?
When planning your running season it's important to answer a seemingly simple question: how often should I race? The answer is more nuanced than many runners think.
Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking the White Rim: A Journey Through Canyonlands' Rugged Grandeur
Mountain biking the White Rim road through the heart of Canyonlands National Park isn't about rad singletrack ripping. Instead, the trip is all about immersing yourself in the grandeur of this unbelievable landscape!
STRAVA | ROUVY
Ride
8 Proven Tips to Elevate Your Winter Training Routine
Winter has kicked in. It's cold and raining outside but you want to go cycling. You need some exercise. So what do you do?
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Mountain Biking
Trestle Bike Park: The Perfect Training Ground for Mountain Bike Skills Progression
Trestle Bike Park is hands-down the best bike park in Colorado, and it's also the perfect training ground to progress your mountain bike skills.
Run
How to Use Heart Rate Zones to Improve Your Running
How do you put Heart Rate Zones to use in your training? The answer depends on your current fitness and your goals.
Ride
Benjamin Pascual: When Pro Cycling Dreams Don’t Come True...
In the whir of spokes and the dance of pedals, Benjamin Pascual's journey to becoming a pro cyclist unfolded in an unexpected way.
Run
How It Feels to Run 4 Marathons in 4 Weeks
For most people, running one marathon in a year is enough. In 2022 coach Nick Bester decided to run four marathons in four weeks (on three different continents). This was his experience.
Ride
Power Meter Guide: The Power Curve, Fitness and Freshness and Hitting Your Peak
In this final part of the Power Meter Guide, we look at the Best Effort Power Curve, Fitness and Freshness graph and see how to use it to peak for an important event or ride.
Mountain Biking
5 Key Ingredients for Creating an Unforgettable Mountain Bike Getaway
Mark Sevenoff is a true expert at planning unforgettable mountain bike getaways, and he shares 5 of his most important tips for creating a memorable experience.
Run
Understanding Heart Rate Zones and How They Impact Your Training
Using Heart Rate Zones can accelerate your training and lead to huge fitness breakthroughs. So what are they – and how do you use them?
Run
Training as Deliberate Practice: The Importance of Exercising Mindfully
In skill-based sports training sessions are often referred to as practice. Not so in endurance sports. However, this simple change in reference can alter a runners' mindset - and so improve performance.
Ride
The Importance of Creating Your Annual Training Plan
Creating an annual training plan not only helps to keep you on track, but also allows you to understand when things are - and aren't - going well.
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