When I first started skimo racing, I started every race too fast. The gun would go off, I’d bolt forward, and for about 60 seconds I’d feel great. Then it was as if I was running through molasses. I’d have to slow way down, and the rest of the race felt horrible. When I dug … Continue reading Why Going Too Hard Forces You to Slow Down: Lactate, Aerobic Capacity, and the Drain That Clogs