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Riding Techniques

Explore the latest articles, expert tips, and practical guides in this category to help you get more out of every ride.

customizing your race plan
Riding Techniques

Make It Yours: How to Personalize Your Race Training and Strategy

Marathon prep used to feel like downloading the same PDF template everyone else got. It was like wearing your cousin’s...

Ruby Garrett
October 18, 2025
pre-race checklist
Riding Techniques

Don’t Forget Anything! The Ultimate Pre-Race Checklist for Athletes

NASA spent $25 billion on Apollo missions to avoid mistakes. For athletes, race prep is just as critical. Courtney Kutler,...

Ruby Garrett
October 17, 2025
race visualization
Riding Techniques

See It to Achieve It: Visualization Techniques for Athletes

Why do Olympic swimmers practice victory laps while brushing their teeth? It’s because your brain can’t tell the difference between...

Ruby Garrett
October 13, 2025
race recovery plan
Riding Techniques

Recovery Roadmap: Pro-Level Strategies for Bouncing Back After a Big Race

That medal around your neck? It’s a sign of the real challenge ahead. Muscle repair after a marathon is like...

Ruby Garrett
October 11, 2025
training log analytics
Riding Techniques

Smart Data: How to Use Your Training Log to Maximize Results

Welcome to the Moneyball era of athletic optimization. That old notebook on your shelf? It’s Brad Pitt’s secret weapon in...

Ruby Garrett
October 7, 2025
gear selection for racing
Riding Techniques

Gear Up: How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Next Race

Ever wonder why Roman charioteers obsessed over wheel thickness? Today, athletes face similar dilemmas. Our “chariots” are carbon-plated shoes and...

Ruby Garrett
October 6, 2025
pacing strategies
Riding Techniques

Pacing Unpacked: How to Find Your Best Race Pace and Hold It

Imagine your perfect race pace like Nolan’s Oppenheimer script. It starts strong but needs precision to succeed. Eliud Kipchoge’s world-record...

Ruby Garrett
September 30, 2025
traveling to races
Riding Techniques

On the Road: Best Practices for Racing Away from Home

Ever tried figuring out race logistics when you’re tired? Imagine looking at a Google Maps ETA like it’s a Chernobyl...

Ruby Garrett
September 29, 2025
sleep for racing performance
Riding Techniques

Sleep Like a Champion: Why Rest is the Underrated Key to Racing Success

Imagine runners spending $300 on fancy boots, ignoring the original biohack that helped Paula Radcliffe and Eliud Kipchoge achieve greatness....

Ruby Garrett
September 21, 2025
hydration for athletes
Riding Techniques

Hydration Science: Unlocking Peak Performance on Race Day

Imagine you’re in the middle of a triathlon, and your legs feel like they’re on fire. Suddenly, your brain starts...

Ruby Garrett
September 20, 2025
injury prevention for racers
Riding Techniques

Race Ready, Injury Free: Essential Tips for Injury Prevention in Competition

Every July, Atlanta’s Peachtree Road Race turns 60,000 sneakers into modern-day wax wings. Like Icarus chasing glory, today’s competitors flirt...

Ruby Garrett
September 16, 2025
cross-training for racers
Riding Techniques

Beyond Miles: The Power of Cross-Training for Racing Peak Performance

Imagine elite runners avoiding treadmills like they’re bad milk. But NCAA champion Parker Valby’s 3-day running schedule includes elliptical marathons....

Ruby Garrett
September 11, 2025