Source Endurance

This week, our Source Endurance athlete is Jeffrey Gracik, who placed in at 2nd place at the Barrio Logan Grand Prix! 🚴‍♀️🏅Jeffrey has been working with Coach Taylor Warren and here's more from him on his training journey and his experience at Barrio Logan GP:

"I've been working all season to learn racing dynamics and gaining strength. Having never raced criteriums before, it has been an entirely new experience. I've gone from finishing mid-pack to finding myself on the podium with some regularity as the season has progressed. This all came together with a second place finish in Barrio Logan, a fast and technical crit. I'm super happy with the result and am eager to keep learning, getting stronger, and stepping on the box more and more."

Keep at it Jeffrey!👍

Congrats to Coach Zack on his solo win in Colorado!

2024 North South Colorado Recap – A Long, Solo Win The North South Colorado Bikepacking Race, a 610-mile adventure from Fort Collins to Trinidad, Colorado, is known for its challenging and scenic route over some of Colorado’s iconic (and lesser-kn…

Thinking of working with a coach but not sure what time of year is best to get started? 🤔Well for road cyclists, our coaches have learned that starting with an athlete in the fall (Sept-Nov) allows them to properly plan your off-season and then build into base training as the winter arrives. 🚴‍♀️Learn more and compare coaching plans to find one that works for you! ⬇️

Plan Comparison - Source Endurance Perform Exceptionally When it Matters Individual Performance Packages No two athletes are alike. At Source Endurance we offer a range of individual and group coaching services, along with specific nutritional services based on your needs. As part of the Source Endurance family, the focus is on you.....

Who has already tuned in to cheer on the US Olmypians in Paris!? We're thrilled to support our local hometown hero from San Diego, CA, Jen Valente! 🚴🤩

Jen is the reigning Olympic and world champion in women's omnium, competing in all three endurance events. At 29 years old, she's poised for her third Olympic appearance, boasting three Olympic medals: a gold in omnium at Tokyo Games and silver and bronze in team pursuit at the previous two Olympics. 🏅

Learn more about how and when to watch the Olympic cycling events below 👇

How to watch cycling at the 2024 Paris Olympics Here is how you can watch and stream every cycling event at the 2024 Olympics in Paris on NBC and Peacock.

Our Source Endurance athlete of the week is Tim Smith! Tim placed in at 2nd place at Lost and Found Gravel Festival this year! 🥈Coached by Adam Mills, here's what Tim had to say about his training leading up to this race. 👇

"Although I finished 2nd this year, I improved my time from last year by almost ten minutes on the same Lost and Found course. I have worked hard and consistently this year with Adam to improve my strength and I have never felt better! Improvement much less maintenance at my age is a challenge, but doable with consistent work. I believe my overall fitness, endurance and durability are improved and will continue to improve. I am happy to still be riding and competing while maintaining good health. Given there aren't many athletes competing in my age/category, I would have had a respectable result in the 61-70 category as well!"

Great going Tim!👍

Summer training can be extremely challenging due to the hot weather in most parts of the country. Coach Adam Mills has put together a new Heat Adaptation Webinar to help all cyclist acclimate to the rising temps!🥵🚴

Heat Adaptation for Athletes Adam Mills discusses heat adaption (acclimation and acclimatization) for the upcoming summer

Hit play below and join Source Endurance coaches, Taylor Warren and Sofia Schugar as the break down her stellar ride at Tracka 360! It's the perfect video to tune into to help you prep for your next long distance race! 👇

Traka 360 Coach Taylor Warren discusses Coach Sofia Schugar's stellar ride at the Traka 360"

Our Source Endurance athlete spotlight of the week is Susej 'Karina' Esqueda Rocha! 🚴Karina has been working with Coach Adam Mills and shares, "I've begun to see results from my training and I feel more capable and confident during a race!" We're happy to hear this Karina, and look forward to following the rest of your season!✨

Congrats to Source Endurance athlete Cory Williams, your Belize TT and Road Race Champion!
Image credit: Kit Karzen

TGIF!! 😊Who else is loving these long summer evenings? ☀️If you're searching for a podcast to listen to while out on a ride or at home tune in to the next episode of the Sitting In Podcast which features Coach Adam Mills. In this episode, coach Adam discusses how he helps athletes find their limits using science!

‎Sitting In Podcast: How This Elite Cycling Coach Helps Athletes Find Their Limits Using Science - Adam Mills on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Sitting In Podcast, Ep How This Elite Cycling Coach Helps Athletes Find Their Limits Using Science - Adam Mills - Jun 17, 2024

Congrats Source Endurance athlete Ethan Dunham for recently placing in 25th overall at the race in Italy! 🚴🤩Ethan was coached by Adam Mills, and here's a little on what Ethan had to say about his experience at this international race:

"After a rather rough season start for a multitude of reasons, I feel that I finally raced my bike for the first time since coming to Europe. Despite missing a couple late moves, I managed 8th in the front majority of riders placing 25th overall. It gives me motivation for the rest of the year to perform at the ability that I know I'm capable of. "

Congratulations Ethan! 🥳

It's time for a mid-season checkup! 😊🚴Are you happy with your progress this year? Is your season over and you're left wondering what's next?

Consider speaking with one of our coaches BEFORE the off-season begins. That's where the foundation is laid for next year's gains. Sign up for a FREE coaching consult with one of our coaches today and together we can help you get results! ⬇️

Plan Comparison - Source Endurance Perform Exceptionally When it Matters Individual Performance Packages No two athletes are alike. At Source Endurance we offer a range of individual and group coaching services, along with specific nutritional services based on your needs. As part of the Source Endurance family, the focus is on you.....

The FoCo Fondo is coming soon to Fort Collins, CO...and so apparently are special guests from out of this world!

2024 FoCo Fondo, an Unforgettable Cycling Journey 2024 FoCo Fondo is set to be out of this world. An unforgettable cycling journey. Fly across the plains and mountains. Return to the mothership for post even...

Happy Friday! Looking for a podcast for your weekend cruiser ride? Tune in as Coach Taylor joins the Sitting In podcast and delves into the truth behind the professional American cycling dream. 🎙️

‎Sitting In Podcast: The Truth Behind The Professional American Cycling Dream - Taylor Warren on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Sitting In Podcast, Ep The Truth Behind The Professional American Cycling Dream - Taylor Warren - Jun 24, 2024

This week, our Source Endurance athlete spotlight goes to Dean Parker, who was coached by Adam Mills and received a 1st and two 2nd place medals at the MO State Senior Games!🥇🥈

Here's a little from Dean: "I wanted to qualify for the road race and TT at National Senior Games in 2025. Senior Nationals are held in the odd years and you qualify at your state games in the even years."

Congrats also to Dean's teammate Andy, pictured with him, who competed in the 75-79 age group and won two first place medals!✨

Source Endurance is so proud of Coach Zack, Whitney Allison, and the team at Bike Sports for hosting the FoCo Fondo later this month! If you've never been, here's a sneak peek at what to expect come race day!

An Inside Scoop into FoCo Fondo Thank you to The Radavist for this little inside scoop into FoCo Fondo 2022. Video shot by Taylor Kruse.There are limited spots left for the July 23, 2023 ed...

A big big congratulations to Source Endurance athlete Cecily Decker for recently placing in 1st place at Bighorn Gravel!! 🥇🚴Cecily was coached by Zachary Allison and he's beyond proud that her hard work has paid off. Fantastic work Cecily!!

How's your season going so far? Whether it's going well and you're progressing as planned, or you are struggling to get in your workouts, maybe it's time to switch things up? Or its time for some much needed recovery? 😊

The Importance of a Well Timed Mid-Season Break It's believed that the emphasis of a successful training is the intervals, volume and improving FTP. Really, the key is well timed periods of rest.

Proud moment to see our coaches take on more projects, with Coach Nikki Peterson being a part of the GRiT camp (Girls Riding Together) at Tahoe Donner as she's the Director of the Nevada North League- Nevada Interscholastic Cycling League - North Conference next week!

Last year there were 27 amazing young ladies from the league joining and this year they have a SOLD camp out with 65 girls! They will also be joined by over 20 of the most badass female coaches.

It takes a village to make events like these happen and it's great to see the Nevada North and NorCal Leagues collaborate on a camp like this. Learn more about the Nevada North GRiT program here: https://nevadanorthmtb.org/grit/

Our Source Endurance athlete of the week is Ray Landry, coached by Nikki Peterson. Ray has just wrapped up being a coach for the Leadville MTB camp in Colorado this past month!🚴✨

Ray Landry's cycling career began in 2016 when a friend invited him to Leadville to be part of his support team for a mountain bike race. Through volunteering during that trip he earned a position on the starting line of what would be his first ever mountain bike race, the 2017 Leadville 100MTB trail race, and fell in love with the city and race series.

2017 unfortunately led to a DNF due to a mechanical. However, armed with a coach and a burning desire to get that big buckle, he was back in 2019 for 20+ days on the course studying every foot of elevation, every mile, and riding section after section over and over at different wattage/effort to compare segment times in hopes of getting that extra 1%.

Ray's Leadville racing that year included the Stage Race and the 100-mile trail race where he earned a big buckle at both and an 8:54 in the 100-mile race. "Leadville is a passion to me. From the first start where I wasn’t sure I would finish to today where I’ll ride the whole 100-mile course for fun."

Listen in to Coach Ray speak on the Leadville 100 podcast👇🎙️

Leadville, The 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race Podcast p/b Shimano: S7E09: Mega Q&A with Leadville Camp Coach Ray Landry Ray Landry is quite simply the friendliest and most Leadville-knowledgeable guy you could ever ride with. He obsesses about this race every bit as much as Hottie and Fatty do, and has absolutely top-notch advice for Leadville racers. He's shared his wisdom at the Leadville Camp each year for several...

Have a gravel race coming up? If so, check out Coach Kristen's tips for maintaining your stamina and fueling up for these epic races! 🚴👇

1. Set a reasonable time goal
2. Calculate the amount of fluids needed based on the race length and course conditions
3. Determine the amount of calories needed
4. Find out what kind of race support is provided
5. Prep nutrition you will take onboard with you
6. Plan out your aid station stops for food + fluids
7. Practice during training sessions
8. Consider potential issues
9. Assemble everything before race day
10. Have fun! 😊

10 Tips and Tricks for Fueling for Long Gravel Races & How to Maintain Stamina in the Heat and Dirt - Source Endurance Race Day Nutrition Plan Mass start, dust up the nose, endless climbs, stretches of desolate scenery, clock ticking. Gravel races are sweeping the hearts of cyclists across the country for the opportunity to complete something epic, try something new, enjoy beautiful scenery, and challenge oneself. A...

A big congrats to Source Endurance athlete Ivy Pedersen, coached by Adam Mills, for placing second overall for women at Unbound Gravel this year!!🚴🏅 Here are a few words from Ivy:

"Finishing the 350 and feeling strong throughout the race was a big accomplishment for me. Placing second was very unexpected and pretty exciting too!"

You were absolutely fantastic Ivy! Well done you, and we can't wait to see more from you!🤩✨

Now that summer is full effect, are you ready to change up your training for the warmer weather? If not, here's Coach Adam's latest blog on adapting to the heat☀️👇

Beyond Hydration: Unveiling the Secrets of Heat Adaptation for Athletes Athletes aren't just battling opponents for summer cycling success; they're also facing a formidable foe – heat. We'll help you adapt and flourish this summer.

Coach Taylor Warren + Coach Sofia Schugar discuss her stellar ride at the Traka 360 earlier this month!

Traka 360 Coach Taylor Warren discusses Coach Sofia Schugar's stellar ride at the Traka 360"

A big congrats to our Source Endurance athlete of the week, Ansel Smolund for placing in at 4th GC overall at Tour de Bloom!🚴🏅 Coach Sofia Schugar coordinated his training plan, and here's what Ansel said about his 3rd experience at Tour de Bloom:

"This accomplishment means a lot to me because I've been going to Tour De Bloom the past 3 years and have never really felt like i've brought it all together for a good weekend. This year's edition of TDB was the most competitive with a field of over 90 riders. I was able to get 4th in the TT, 5th in the crit and 6th on the final stage road race with a tough hill top finish. These results put me 4th overall in GC, just 2 seconds out of 2nd place. I was really happy with my results, and the training plan put together leading up to this event was perfectly coordinated from my coach. "

Coach Kristen Arnold is not only a great nutrition coach, she also is offering an amazing scholarship opportunity for women athletes and coaches! 🤩This course provides opportunities for women and coaches to excel in competitive sports. 🚴

Application deadline is July 2nd so act fast!👇

SNFW E-Course Scholarship! - Kristen Arnold and Team ATTENTION WOMEN ATHLETES AND COACHES: seize this unique and time-sensitive opportunity to revolutionize your performance (and those you support) with the Sports Nutrition for Women E-Course Scholarship. Gain access to cutting-edge insights tailored to elevate your game and optimize your performance....

Congratulations to Source Endurance athlete Dante Young for taking the W at Saint Francis Tulsa Tough earlier this month!! 🥳🥇Dante is coached by Adam Mills and here's what he had to say about this epic achievement:
"It is the first overall victory of my career at one of the biggest races in the country."

Congrats Dante and good luck with the rest of your season!😁

Happy Friday!! 😊☀️In the modern age of sports, high-carb nutrition plans are essential for performance, but they pose significant risks to dental health. This blog from Coach Taylor in TrainingPeaks will gives you practical tips to maintain both your performance and dental health! 🦷

Balancing High-Carb Nutrition Needs with Dental Health In the modern age of sports, high-carb nutrition plans are essential for performance, but they pose significant risks to dental health.