I’ve yet to meet an athlete who isn’t intrigued by the metrics reported on their sports device. Thanks to wearable watches and technological advances, we are attuned to data such as resting heart rate, pace, wattage, sleep metrics, calories burned, etc. Much of this data is beneficial for training and recovery purposes. However, calories burned during an activity can create confusion. So, before we jump into deciphering caloric output during training and how to use it, let’s take a step back and assess the components that affect metabolism.
[Read more…]The Race Smart Kit Store is Open!
The Race Smart Kit is finally here. It’s been a long time coming but I’m super excited to partner with Base Performance. I’ve tried on each item that’s in the store – and it’s all super comfortable; fits like a glove. And, I’m picky!!
[Read more…]Race Smart Athlete(s) Spotlight
Race Smart athletes have been consistently working hard all season in both training and races to prepare for their A race of the year. While most have recently wrapped up 2016, there are a few racing in October for their grand finale. I’d like to take this time to highlight these athletes who have accomplished so much this year [Read more…]