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How do I brew the perfect cup of coffee?

Posted on November 6, 2012 by aa

I know that this isn’t really cycling related, but brewing a great cup of coffee just might be as important as good bike maintenance. To make the perfect cup of coffee requires more than just great beans, it is a … Continue reading →

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Adirondack Cyclocross

Posted on September 23, 2012 by aa

Note to self: Don’t do a cyclocross race after three days in Vegas. Today was the inaugural Adirondack Cyclocross race held in Johnstown, NY, It was put on by the Adirondack Velo Club, a club in the Fulton/Montgomery counties area of NY. … Continue reading →

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The Top 10 – The Biggest Mistakes Endurance Athletes Make

Posted on August 5, 2012 by aa

Article is from Hammer Nutrition’s Essential Knowledge There are obviously more than ten mistakes that an athlete can make—and in this latest incarnation of this article, you’ll notice I’ve included an “honorable mention”— but those listed represent the most common … Continue reading →

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Battenkill Time Trial

Posted on July 22, 2012 by aa

Today I raced the Battenkill Time Trial. I don’t race a lot of road races, but I do like time trials. I guess it’s probably because the races are relatively short and you push yourself to your limits over the … Continue reading →

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Recovery – A crucial component for success | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on June 24, 2012 by aa

Training causes physical stress and depletion. Recovery is when adaptation to that stress occurs; it involves improvements not only in muscle performance, but also in glycogen storage. Hard training followed by timely, adequate nutritional replenishment increases your glycogen storage, as … Continue reading →

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Hammer Nutrition: Hammer Bar

Posted on March 6, 2012 by aa

Most energy bars are just glorified candy bars, loaded with unhealthy ingredients that do nothing to support enhanced athletic performance or overall health. That’s precisely why Hammer Nutrition offers the Hammer Bar—you’d be hard pressed to find a bar that’s … Continue reading →

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New: Hammer Nutrition Recovery Bar

Posted on January 27, 2012 by aa

Hammer Nutrition and a new bar coming to market, the Hammer Recovery Bar. Whether as a solid-food recovery fuel, a second meal after your immediate post-workout/race bottle of Recoverite, or as an occasional snack to bolster your daily protein intake, the … Continue reading →

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