#19 – Nutrition for Recovery with EC Synkowski
Today we’ll focus on considerations for how to use nutrition to improve the older athlete’s ability to recover from exercise
#18 – The Art of Training with Power for Masters Cyclists
Training with power to be stronger on a bike, and leveraging camaraderie to sustain long-term passion and success in athletics.
#17 – Biggest Mistakes by Masters Athletes
Glen and I are joined once again by Jeff Winkler of Winkler Cycling (winklercycling.com) in Boulder, Colorado. You’ll recall that Jeff is a Category 1 USAC coach who has over 30 years of experience in bicycle racing. He started racing as a junior athlete and rose up through the ranks to become a professional cyclist...
#16 – It Takes a Team to Beat Cancer
Today, we are joined by Mindee Stevenson, who is the current masters world champion in the team pursuit. Mindee has been winning races on the velodrome for many years. After winning the Masters World Championship in the Team Pursuit in 2019, Mindee discovered she had bladder cancer. Listen in as Mindee walks us through her...
Bonus: Error of the False Proxy
Don’t confuse measurements of what is commonly or conveniently called ‘success’ such as race wins, racing category upgrades, miles run or ridden, Strava Achievements, feet skied, PRs, 14ers climbed, etc. with your true goals, which should be something like: happiness, health, full & long life). The former are just metrics, which are useful easy tracking of progress, and perhaps for motivation. But don’t forget what you really want...
#15 – Concussion: Yes or No?
Listen in as Sarah explains the causes and consequences of brain injury, which can be particularly bad for children and older adults. She shares her knowledge about what to look for immediately and in the days afterward, and what to do to heal as fast and as well as possible. After listening to Sarah, you’ll be armed with the critical information we all need for quickly assessing and...
#13 – Racing on Zwift: For Fun, Fitness & Safety
Today, Glen and I are joined by Jeff Winkler of Winkler Cycling in Boulder, Colorado. Jeff is a Category 1 USAC coach who has over 30 years of experience in bicycle racing. He started racing as a junior athlete and rose up through the ranks to become a professional cyclist racing in the U.S. and...
