By Bethany Rutledge For our question of the week, we turned to our resident nutritionist, Ilana Katz of Optimal Nutrition for Life. In part 1, she talks about some of the benefits of incorporating real food into your training and racing. In part 2 next week, we’ll delve into specific meal ideas, and in part 3, we’ll go over… …read more Source: Energy Lab
By Bethany Rutledge It was a great weekend for Energy Lab at Florida 70.3! Klo was rewarded with a podium finish in w50-59! Andy had a fantastic pr after all his hard work this winter. Cori didn’t have the race she wanted but she’s in great shape and ready to show her best game soon. Coach Carrie was able… …read more Source: Energy Lab
By Bethany Rutledge For long hills with a mild grade or quick up-and-over rollers, you can maintain a faster speed by staying in the aero position. But when and why does it make sense to switch to an upright or standing position for a climb? …read more Source: Energy Lab
By Bethany Rutledge You may have heard long-time cyclists discuss their efforts to make their bike lighter and more aero, geeking out over saved grams of weight in expensive bike parts or the latest aero helmet or water bottle. But how do the three factors of weight, power output, and aerodynamics work together to dictate cycling performance? Which… …read more Source: Energy Lab
By Bethany Rutledge If you’re just getting back to regular training in prep for Augusta, it’s an exciting time! Not only have you committed to a challenging athletic feat, you’ve opted to race for a greater cause! Here are a few quick things to keep in mind as you’re ramping up so you can stay safe and injury… …read more Source: Energy Lab
By bethany Publix Half Marathon – Dane Newman had great execution at his very first 13.1 race! – #teampodium‘s Sarah Laney McLean had a Big surprise PR of 11′ and Bryan Joseph Wells… …read more Source: Energy Lab