Ergogenics For Ultra Endurance #1: Caffeine Basics
The Science of Caffeine for Endurance Sports Caffeine is the most commonly used ergogenic aid in the world. The majority of evidence indicates caffeine ingestion increases performance in both endurance (4, 18, 19), sustained high intensity (6, 32), and stop and go team based sports (23, 26). It has long been thought that caffeine [...]
Powerhouse Pub & Bike Shop
Look, BMC, Yeti and Serotta bikes usually don’t come with burgers, beer and an expert fit all at the same time, except in Hailey, ID at the Powerhouse Pub and Bike Shop. Or Performance Bike Shop to be more precise. That’s because founder/owner Billy Olsen is a certified fitter and former racer who wanted to provide a [...]
2012 Gold Rusch Tour Revealed
The Queen of Pain is looking for company. Rebecca Rusch announced the dates and venues for this year’s Gold Rusch Tour and it looks like a great lineup. Building on last year’s success, the 2012 installment visits California, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Whistler BC and France. We vote for the France segment – you can see it [...]
Dealing with it: Adapting to a different race
The recent New Zealand Ironman was officially changed from a full to a half Ironman distance event due to forecast high winds. And the winds sure did howl. So how does a triathlete effectively cope with such last minute adversity? Here are a couple pearls from staff and pro veterans that might help. Here’s a [...]
2 Key Ingredients to Help Ultra Endurance Recovery
Let’s talk recovery. The weather is stellar in most of the country meaning you likely abandoned your (unexciting) base mile training plan and are going a little harder than you should, yes? The Tour de France is a grueling event because it is so hard to recover from one stage to the next. That’s why [...]

