By Dave Wiens and Rebecca Rusch The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is just days away. This is the moment you've been preparing for and thinking about for a long, long time. We sincerely hope that our Dispatches and shared experience…
By Trish Coffman Who in their right mind doesn't love a snack with a little crunch? And it's even better when that crunch is developed via your own kitchen, rather than courtesy of food science — and when it's accompanied…
By Trish Coffman Fruit is a fabulous way to stay hydrated during the summer, and there's arguably no better summer fruit than a fresh peach — especially if it's organic (conventional peaches top the list for pesticides). An obvious vehicle…
By Dave Wiens A good race is often the product of a good plan. Whether you're the type to let lists keep you up at night, or you consider spontaneity to be one of your better qualities, your Leadville experience…
By Trish Coffman Some days it's just too hot to cook, but if you've been training your little heart out, the eating thing still needs to happen. This no-cook recipe is inspired by Vietnamese summer rolls, and while it takes…
By Rebecca Rusch When I first started adventure racing, Cheetos and gummy bears were my go-to race food. My philosophy was that since I was working so hard, I earned the right to eat all the crappy, comfort food I…
By Trish Coffman If you've been turned on to quinoa, you know that it's a protein-stocked seed that can be used myriad ways. But at breakfast? You bet: its nutritional profile makes it an energizing start to the day. Prepare…
By Dave Wiens If it's not an age-old question, then it should be: Should you run tubes or tubeless? Like all other equipment decisions, the choice is entirely subjective -- which makes it all the more baffling. Dave Wiens weighs…
By Trish Coffman You might not think of pesto as a healthy or versatile food, but it's much more than a soggy sauce for pasta. The right recipe can boost nutrition and add high-volume flavor to all sorts of dishes…
By Rebecca Rusch Just like those quads, your brain responds to training, such as visualization, experience, and positive thinking. Get your brain muscle race ready with these tips from one who has mastered the mental, Rebecca Rusch. I have always…