by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 11, 2012 | Injury Recovery
It’s very easy to accept your limitations and conform to societal norms. It is much more difficult to challenge common wisdom and believe that something bigger is possible. Over a decade ago I had my first knee surgery and was told my running days were...
by Jessica Kisiel | Jun 1, 2012 | Sports Training
You’ve heard you should do interval training but how and more importantly why? Intervals are an important training technique because you can push your body harder for shorter periods of time than for a long duration. Challenging your body to go beyond the...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 17, 2012 | Sports Training
“One of the hardest things to deal with at the international level of competition is the pressure I feel just before it is time to go!” – Winter Olympic Gold Medalist Olympic athletes have the ultimate pressure to perform with an entire country...
by Jessica Kisiel | May 3, 2012 | Sports Training
It’s Saturday morning, the group ride leaves in an hour – should you join the bunch or go it alone? Ask yourself the following three questions to make the best decision. 1. What type of workout do I want and need today? Whenever a group of athletes come...
by Jessica Kisiel | Apr 11, 2012 | Sports Training
The century ride is when you can cash in on all your bike hours in one long effort. All the training miles you’ve done, however, won’t replace a smart eating plan for the event. A successful 100 mile ride is dependent on maintaining your energy level over...