Week 21
Taylor Knibb: what can’t she do???
Taylor Knibb already has a ticket punched to Paris for the Big Dance (The Olympics) this summer in triathlon. Now; she’s punched it a second time in cycling. In an elite athletic world that it is becoming exceedingly rare to see an athlete ‘cross’ sports and compete in more than one unrelated discipline at the Olympics, Taylor is breaking status quo and making it her own. In a very calculated effort in West Virginia, she rode her ass off to ANOTHER top podium spot & Olympic berth.
In this week’s email:
Taper Week: When you’re tapering; what kind of person are you? We’re the over analyzers.
TRI VIP: Try out PTO’s version of ‘VIP’ packages at the T100 Las Vegas.
Breakfast Prep: If you’re from one of the Western States (or Texas), breakfast burritos are a staple on every cafe and coffee shop menu. If you’re not as lucky (or you want to save $7.99); meal prep breakfast burritos for a quick & healthy meal.
Ditch the Basketball shorts: Step up your game (or your husband’s game) with some new athletic/lounge shorts. Plus, they’re super soft.
👇Listen to a Cadence-recommended Pod: Simone Biles, America’s Sweetheart, is back at it after a REALLY rough last Olympic cycle. It’s not our normal rec; but it is a good listen with some great takeaways on how to stay resilient in the face of adversity.
TikTok of the Weekend:
@cometriwithannie not to mention the water was 52 degrees F / 11 celcius 🥶 Brutal day for the swim!!
Race Results of the Week
Tidbits
✅Morro Bay: Morro Bay is just north of San Luis Obispo; the water is cold and there’s strong currents. 70.3 Morro Bay is a beautiful but incredibly challenging course. With nearly an up current swim and frigid water temps; there were more than 500 DNFs at this race. Check out this in-depth race recap.
✅Aerobar Lesson: Aerobars are now a must-have for long-distance cycling, time trial cycling and longer triathlon distances. But where exactly did they come from, and why are they SO integral in revolutionizing achievable FAST cycling speeds.
✅Silent Review: There’s a new protein shake that tastes like candy popping up every other week on the grocery store shelves. But really…which ones rise to the top? Watch this silent review for some clarity…you can even watch it on mute!
@dietitianwithtwins ✨WINNER(s??) AT THE END!! 👇🏻Here’s my review of each: Muscle Milk (Vanilla) - So many processed ingredients; 25g protein + 6g fiber is OK ... See more
✅Steeple Rundown: Steeplechase is an odd event in the world of Track & Field; but what actually is it?? If you’re not a distance runner that eyes the steeplechasers, this one’s for you:
@_charihawkins Another thing: you hit a hurdle, you get a slower time, you hit a steeple barrier… you’re DONE 🫠 #respect
🏃Bucket List Recs
Big training week behind ya and want to add something to your bucket list? Need something to kick your butt into high gear? Check out our endurance bucket list recs below and sign up for something you’ll probably regret when you’re doing a 20 mile training run in August in the Midwest.
Faroe Islands: We’re tropical vacationers; you’d be hard-pressed to see us somewhere chilly and overcast. BUT - the Faroe Islands, located between Iceland and Norway, are absolutely stunning and definitely a bucket list race/trail run.
Transylvanian Bear Race - Romania: The website’s disclaimer says everything you need to know about this race: ‘The difficulty of these routes should not be underestimated. Nor should the vibrancy of the local wildlife, which includes wolves and bears.’ Nothing like sighting a wild predator to up your pace along the 42km or 80km that wind through the Romanian wilderness, ending at the birthplace of the one and only Vlad Dracul.
Red Bull Challenge: Could you make it across Europe in a week with nothing but Red Bull as a currency? No Google Maps, Venmo; allll old school adventure-style. You can follow along with the participants (the challenge is happening now!) HERE: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/events/red-bull-can-you-make-it
Must-Watch Documentary:
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