Why Athletes Can’t “Just Be Rational”
Athletes often try to use logic to fight emotional thoughts after bad workouts or races — but neuroscience shows emotion comes first. Learn how emotional regulation actually works and how endurance athletes can respond more effectively to setbacks.
Deload Week vs. Recovery Week: What’s the Difference, and When to Use Each
Not all down weeks are created equal. In this post, we break down the key differences between a deload week and a recovery week, when to use each, and how they impact your performance, recovery, and long-term gains as an endurance athlete.
Should You Split Summer Rides Into Two Sessions?
Training in summer heat can either improve performance or increase fatigue depending on your goals. Learn when cyclists should embrace heat training, when to split rides into two sessions, and how heat impacts recovery, sleep, and interval quality.
The Science of Naps for Endurance Athletes
Let’s be honest—most of us aren’t getting a perfect 8+ hours of sleep every night. Between early rides, busy schedules, stress, and everyday life, full recovery is often the first thing to go.
But here’s the good news: naps aren’t lazy—they’re a powerful, science-backed tool that can boost your endurance, accelerate recovery, and sharpen your mental edge.
Pacing Isn’t Holding Back—It’s Knowing When to Strike
Pacing is one of the most misunderstood skills in endurance sport. It’s not about going slow—it’s about choosing when to go fast, with intention.
Small Effort, Big Payoff: Why 10-Second Sprints Are a Game-Changer
At Mach1 Performance, every detail in your training plan serves a purpose—including those all-out 10-second efforts sprinkled into your endurance sessions.
These aren’t just for fun. They’re Sprint Interval Training (SIT)—brief, max-effort sprints that deliver huge physiological returns with minimal time investment and almost zero recovery cost.