Fair question, and a really easy answer; to spread the spoils among more competitors. From a personal perspective as a "senior" (read well past my prime) competitor, age categories allow me to compete against similar aged athletes. Call us masters, grand masters, over 40's whatever you like,...
Tips to protect your hamstrings Big plans to blitz your next sporting event, or just starting into training with uncertain goals at this point in time? Either way the one thing you don't want is for injury to hamper your chances of achieving your ambitions. Injury prevention is a key component of...
Big plans to blitz your next sporting event, or just starting into training with uncertain goals at this point in time? Either way the one thing you don't want is for injury to hamper your chances of achieving your ambitions. Injury prevention is a key...
Here we present a precautionary tale of salt and water. We all understand we need to drink to stay alive and we have to maintain the correct fluid levels in our bodies to perform well as athletes; few understand why. This post might just help you...
This article has more to do with fairy tales than nutrition but is very relevant to running. Andy Mouncey provides us with four important protocols that just may help you defeat your next great running challenge. Although this articles was written for and about ultra...
This video courtesy of Jeff Lenosky from Trail Boss Ride Reviews provides some valuable techniques to avoid face planting when riding over drops. Using viewer submitted videos Jeff provides sound analyses of what went wrong and how to correct the problems. If you follow Jeff's...
Ahh, in my comfort zone and happy, but sometimes I think I might like to tackle something a bit less comfortable. Where do I start? Well first you need to become motivated to start - that's your task, no-one else can really make you become...
Tackling scary obstacles is not just about overcoming the mental aspects but it is about thinking. Taking a 'smart' approach to any obstacle is key to success; understand your skill level and stay sensible then think your way through before attempting. Identify the key problems...
Nervous about tackling a mountain bike trail? Everyone has to start somewhere so here is a video designed to help the beginner. Basic skills and messages are presented here to help you gain confidence when tackling obstacles. The key messages are to learn skills then...
Some simple steps to help improve your mountain bike skills. You can consider yourself an experienced rider yet still be making some basic mistakes out there on the trails simply because you have learned to 'ride around' those skills. So whether you are a beginner or more...
