All athletes reach a point where progress depends more on the skills they can build between their ears, more than the strength of their legs or lungs. The very best athletes are as strong mentally as they are physically. Grant Holicky, Dr. Stephen Cheung, Dr. Simon Marshall, Lesley Paterson, Julie Emmerman, and Julie Young help us explore these critical and often overlooked mental skills.
Seeking an “ideal racing weight” is a tactic many endurance athletes use to improve performance. Here's how to find your fastest race weight—while avoid being too heavy or too light.