Training
The article offers five training and wellness tips for ageless masters endurance athletes.
Nutrition
I’m going to comment on something close to our hearts—the gut. I would like us to consider the gut in both its figurative and literal sense, as the central location of our instincts and the system by which all our physiological functions depend. If the gut, our digestive
Field Notes
I’ve always been pretty serious about things. I thought being serious meant you are disciplined, prepared, thoughtful, and (hopefully) successful. As it turns out, this approach does not always lead to maximal joy. Much of my life has been cluttered with anxiety, perfectionism, and deprivation under the disguise of
I’ve always been pretty serious about things. I thought being serious meant you are disciplined, prepared, thoughtful, and (hopefully) successful. As it turns out, this approach does not always lead to maximal joy. Much of my life has been cluttered with anxiety, perfectionism, and deprivation under the disguise of
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” — George A. Sheehan I believe I am meant to run through mountains, ride across gravel dirt roads, immerse myself in the sea, explore less traveled paths, and actively engage
These days sport “performance” pretty much boils down to maximizing the amount of fun I can have out there and minimizing discomfort or injury. I’m fascinated by all the research on bicarb and ketones, double thresholds and heat training, carbon-plated shoes and magical aero bike frames. I’ll
Age Awesome is a catchphrase we've embraced to replace the often over-used term "wellness". Over the years we've written about wellness — in particular mental wellness, and physical wellness as it relates to endurance performance and slow, deliberate, adventures. Wellness is very broad. In
We thrive on discovering trails and cycling routes on diverse terrain, through landscapes we've not been. Acquainting ourselves with local breweries, grocery markets, and bookstores brings us joy. When Susan and I began our journey together, and the van living experiment in the Fall of 2017, we started
I'm not good at hitting the gym.
Field guides, tools and training to help vintage athletes build durability and adventure out further—while embracing a more deliberate, slower pace.
I’m going to comment on something close to our hearts—the gut. I would like us to consider the gut in both its figurative and literal sense, as the central location of our instincts and the system by which all our physiological functions depend. If the gut, our digestive
I’ve always been pretty serious about things. I thought being serious meant you are disciplined, prepared, thoughtful, and (hopefully) successful. As it turns out, this approach does not always lead to maximal joy. Much of my life has been cluttered with anxiety, perfectionism, and deprivation under the disguise of
This 50K plan is designed for the intermediate runner who has a history of ultramarathon, marathon, or half-marathon events, has been running consistently for a few months, and is currently comfortable with 10 miles, or about 90 minutes of steady running. As most 50Ks are off-road events, the
“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” — George A. Sheehan I believe I am meant to run through mountains, ride across gravel dirt roads, immerse myself in the sea, explore less traveled paths, and actively engage
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon coined the term musclespan to define the “length of time that you live with healthy skeletal muscle”. Basically, defining muscle in a functional capacity, not simply aesthetically. It’s the functional capacity of muscle, leading to improved movement, and thus a better aging experience —especially as athletes.
This low-volume plan incorporates plenty of rest with a variety of workouts to keep your training focused but relaxed and flexible. No race plans on the calendar? Winter and not sure what to do? Want to keep consistent, build strength and power but also interested in cross training?
Good evening. In this edition we reference resources on the importance of proper breathing, the impacts of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, or REDs, and why you shouldn’t overlook the impact oral health has on performance. Also, it being Dick Van Dyke’s One-hundredth birthday, we thought it
I know, it feels like a chore, it feels silly, it feels awkward and kinda pointless. You’re not spiritual, you’re not flexible, you’re not a hippy. You don’t know what all those Sanskrit words mean. You’re already strong, you’re already disciplined. Plus, you’re
Hey all! It’s been a while since we’ve reached out. The year 2025 has been full with training, traveling, racing, and new business opportunities. Aside from the day jobs, we took over RaceCenter, which has kept us busy this year. Our goal, however, has always been to get
It's that time of the year again. The leaves are dropping from the trees, the clouds are rolling in with more frequency, and the days are dramatically shorter and colder. Most reading this have a good sense of what Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is and how it can
What does it take to keep improving at the marathon?
Why do I run? Beginning this exercise of reflection, I find myself in high school having just been cut from the freshman football team. Wait, did I say cut? I meant my mother was taken aside after the first week of practice, and it was kindly suggested I take up
