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training articles written by Cycle-Smart coachesCyclo-Cross:Preparing for the Cyclo-Cross Season -It's never to early to start training for cyclo-cross. Interval Training for Cyclo-Cross -How to prepare for varying power outputs in 'cross The Secret Set Up, Part 1 -Dialing in your cyclocross bike The Secret Set Up, Part 2 -Tire and Wheel Choices for 'Cross The Secret Set Up, Part 3 -The little details Power, Stability, and Confidence -Racing in the mud takes something special Where It All Starts -How to improve your starts for cyclo-cross Running for Cyclo-Cross -How to train for the painful part of 'cross. Peaking For 'Cross Nationals -Two weeks before, less is more Nutrition:The Vegetarian Athlete, Part 1 -Rules of the road for the meat-free cyclist. The Vegetarian Athlete, Part 2 -Micronutrients The Vegetarian Athlete, Part 3 -Eating on the road. Caffeine -The Effects of Caffeine on Recovery and Performance Planning and preparing:Choosing a Coach -The why's and how's of hiring a coach. Evaluating Your Year -Looking forward to looking back. Swapping The Cycles -How to creatively organize your training days around work and racing. A Case For Base -Why base is important, what it means, and when to do it. Cycling In Cycles -Understanding the cyclical nature of training. You Gotta Have A Plan -How to set your season up before it starts. Jersey, Shoes, Shorts, Helmet, License -Preparing for success with a race day routine. Training:Training Weaknesses, Racing Strengths -Defining your skills and deciding what to train. How Hard is Hard? -Tools for measuring your effort. "Training" in Training Races -Focus on the training, not the racing. Hang On to That Form! -How to make it through to the end of the road season. Training While you Work -How to maximize your training while traveling for business. Opening Up for the Big Day -How to fine tune your form leading up to an event. How Long, How Hard, and How Often?- Anaerobic intervals can make or break your summer. Treading Water -How to avoid illness when you're training hard. Sprinting For Success -How to structure your sprint workouts. Surviving the Trainer -Making the most of indoor workouts. Racing:Why Do You Race? -Finding the motivation to do what you do. The Philly file -Power Data from the USPRO Road Race Preparing for Pain -Metaphysics for your Mental Game Warming Up -There’s no cure-all for this common question You Can Take It With You -How to travel without getting sick or losing fitness. Recovery:Vacation Time -Save your year with a mid-season break. Stage Race Recovery -Controlling the little things for maximal performance. Intense Rest -Time off from structured training doesn't mean a free-for-all Resting Your Way To Fitness -Why recovery is more important than training. Racing Tactics:The "Lanterne Rouge" -Making the most of being off the back. The Card Up Your Sleeve -When to wait for the sprint. The Card Up Your Sleeve, Part 2 -Playing your card before the sprint. OFF-SEeason:Glide Your Way to Fitness, Part 1 -Nordic Skiing to Maximize the Winter Months. Glide Your Way to Fitness, Part 2 -Nordic Skiing to Maximize the Winter Months. Bike fitting:Get Fit! -Fitting your bike in 4 simple steps In Position to Win -Adjusting Your Position for Time Trials
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