Some Possible Substitutes For Energy Gels
by—Brendan SOME RUNNING + ENDURANCE ITEMS IN THE SEMI-RAD SHOP: The Zen Of Training Coffee Mug ($15.99) I Hate Running and You Can Too…
FITNESS
10 Post-Workout Recovery Methods That Haven’t Been Proven To Work … Yet
byYou’ve just clicked the “Stop” button on your watch, or done your last burpee, or put away your bike. You’re catching your breath, a…
Morning Rituals For The Reasonably Productive And Moderately Successful
byYou may have heard or read a lot about the morning rituals of high-functioning people—CEOs, visionary businesswomen and men, political leaders, gurus, life coaches,…
Summer Is Here And We Will Sweat Without Shame
byThat’s right. I know, it’s hot outside, and perhaps if I took a Lyft to meet you for coffee or lunch, I might not…
How I Learned to Stop Worrying And Love The Strava
byI was hesitant to try Strava at first: Everybody’s heard about some jackass who almost ran over a kid on the trail because they…
8 Tips For Exercising In Summer Heat
bySummer is here, and maybe you’ve noticed one thing that’s a little different when you go for your run or bike ride: that’s right,…
Dear New Guy At The Climbing Gym:
byDear New Guy At The Climbing Gym, or lady running around the track at the park for the first time, or person trying out…
Dear Foam Roller:
byDear Foam Roller: I think— Oh, you thought I was just going to say “fuck you,” didn’t you? Well, hold on. It’s a little…
Celebrating 5 Years Of Semi-Rad: 25 Favorite Quotes
byFive years ago this week, I started this blog, hoping a few people might read it and get something out of it: a laugh,…
Chart: Running 10 Miles Around The Park
by-Brendan
The Power Of A Fear-Based Fitness Plan
byHave you ever committed to something you weren’t sure you could do, and then found yourself in the best shape of your life the…
How To Go To The Gym
byHans Florine has climbed The Nose on El Cap damn near 100 times, and in 2012 set the speed record for climbing The Nose…
Are You Coming Off The Couch?
byDo you ever say “yes” to a bike ride, day of climbing, run, ski day, or other outdoor activity, and immediately after, notify your…
Magazines Have Some Questions About Your Workout
byOf course you want to look good. We all do. But before you throw yourself headlong into a new workout routine, magazines would like…
It’s Time To Gain That Holiday Weight Again
by“Oh yeah,” Lee said from his side of the table at the Two Sisters Cafe in Idaho Springs, “you know how many calories you…
Lose Weight Now With The 10,000-Foot Diet
byHey Are you sick and tired of diets that JUST DON’T WORK? Do you feel like a sucker after losing a few pounds with…
Reviews of High-Performance Foods
byGeez, with all the information from magazine covers, your friend who’s on a new fad diet, and television commercials, it’s hard to know what…
Are You Drinking The Right Liquids?
byJesus H Christ, is that plain water in your water bottle? You’re a high-performance athlete. Your body is a high-performance machine. As soon as…