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Wait - what just happened? TWO new podcasts from Bend Racing just dropped on the same day?!? And 2 more will come out tomorrow? Is it Christmas or my birthday or something?
Nope - but I just got my computer back (long story) so making up for lost time with some great content that was almost ready before I went "tech free" for almost a month.

The Bend Racing Podcast Wilderness Podcast · Updated Biweekly · Adventure, humor, lots of hallucinations and plenty of failures as we explore what it is like when you step over the edge in all sorts of ways. Join a crew of eclectic endurance athletes, acrobats, yo…

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Woot woot- Team rides/rows again 🤘🏼

T- minus 20 minutes!

Hot off the Bend Racing Press: gives us the low down after racing the Raid du St-Laurent- a two day stage race with OCR legend .

Here's a preview 👇🏼 (read the full thing at www.bendracing.com/blog ) amazing work you two, congratulations!

"Destined to race with a legend.

What started as a last-minute teammate change turned into an unforgettable weekend at Raid du St-Laurent. I was originally supposed to race with AR legend JY Dionne before injury sidelined him — and somehow OCR legend Ryan Atkins stepped in. One way or another, I was racing with a legend.

Two days of bushwhacks, Appalachian views, tight cutoffs, fast riding, and constant decision making. One of the biggest lessons of the weekend? Learning to let go. On Day 2 we intentionally skipped CPs early in the race to protect the overall strategy — a hard move mentally, but the right one.

Sometimes adventure racing isn’t about chasing every checkpoint. It’s about playing the long game.

We crossed the line with enough time to spare and locked in the overall win 🏆

First race with Ryan — hopefully not the last."

The Couch That Turned Me Into a Couch Person

I’ve never really been a “couch person.” I’m far more likely to end up sitting on the kitchen counter, outside on the deck, sprawled in the grass after a run, or somehow halfway into another project before I ever intentionally sit down and relax. Rest has never been my strongest skill as movement usually wins. So when we brought the…...

Transforming Family Time: The Best Modular Couch Review Discover how the Soma Chic House couch transformed our family's living space into a cozy, adaptable hub for relaxation and connection.

Essential Fueling Strategies for Endurance Races and Recovery

A question I get asked a lot is: What do you actually use to fuel yourself during these big endurance efforts? Not theoretically.Not what I recommend in perfect conditions.But what I personally pack for race days, where the days are really long, the intensity gets high, and recovery afterwards really matters. And honestly, the next two weekends feel like the perfect opportunity to answer that question because I have two big back-to-back races coming up where fueling will play a massive role in how I perform, recover, and feel throughout it all....

Essential Fueling Strategies for Endurance Races and Recovery Discover my personal fueling strategy for endurance races: from energy-boosting smoothies to recovery tips for back-to-back challenges.

Fuel up Friday!!!

What are you fueling up for??

For the dad who would rather disappear into the mountains, pack at midnight, ride until after dark, or eat ice cream after a big day, this guide is for him.

There’s something funny about shopping for dads who love the outdoors. They usually already own the important gear. The things they actually use are well loved, smell of campfire smoke and have a few holes in them. And usually if they really want something, they will just get it for themselves.

The best Father’s Day gifts in my opinion aren’t necessarily flashy. They’re the pieces of gear that quietly become part of the routine, the things he reaches for before every road trip, every ride, every river mission and every family campout.

So here's a few of my favorites this season that both celebrate him and your family time to come !

Essential Father's Day Gifts for Outdoor Dads in 2023 Discover the perfect Father's Day gifts for outdoor-loving dads! From practical gear to fun treats, create lasting summer memories together.