R.I.P.P.E.D. Blog

8/28/08: Hoodoo 500 Q&A with Alex Isaly

Q. Alex, you are two weeks away from the big race. Tell us what your next few weeks of preparation will look like?

Riding preparation: I am reaching the peak of my weekly training mileage going into the race. My riding volume over the past two to three weeks has ranged between 300-350 miles per week, and I still plan to do quite a bit riding before the race. More »

Tags: Alex Isaly, clean foods, endurance, HooDoo 500 - Alex Isaly, mental preparation, motivation, nutrition, push to the limit, RAMM, Ultracycling

Five Hot Warm Up Tips

Pulling or straining a muscle is never fun. Whether you are working out for 30 minutes or more than an hour, you should always properly warm up to prevent injury and improve your overall workout experience. More »

Tags: build, bullet proof your body, burn, cardio, flexibility, jumping, preparation, static, stretch, warm up

Ingredients of a Champion

I can’t sleep!  It’s August 15th and life is absolutely magnificent and extremely exciting.  It’s been a week since the opening ceremonies for the Olympics hosted in Beijing, China and what a treat it has been.  Last week on 8-8-08, we all had the opportunity to witness the most profound and most highly organized production in the history of the Games that inspired and transcended the imaginations of billions. More »