The Creatine Gap… Why Athletes Might Underdose Their Brains
Creatine used to be simple. Five grams per day was the universal recommendation. Enough to saturate your muscles and help you train harder. But as the research evolves, and as we learn more about how the brain and body both use creatine, it has become clear that 5 grams may be the minimum, not the optimal. At Rollfast Coaching, we care about building athletes who are
Why Pro Training Doesn’t Work for You
Every few months a story emerges about a pro cyclist pushing human limits by logging 30-hour training weeks, burning through thousands of calories, and surviving on little more than gels and grit. This story in Velo about Quinn Simmons is the latest example: huge volume, little gym work, and relentless aerobic load. It’s impressive… but for a Masters athlete, it’s a blueprint for breakdown. At Rollfast
Forget Base Miles and Build a Launch Pad
The Zone 2 Myth Every winter, cyclists talk about “base miles.” Endless hours in Zone 2. Long slow rides. “Building the engine,” they say. Yet when spring comes, their power curve looks the same as last year—or worse, their legs feel dull when intensity returns. The problem isn’t effort; it’s misunderstanding what base training actually is. Somewhere along the way, base training got reduced to “ride a lot
TRT for Masters Endurance Athletes
If you’ve been around endurance sports long enough, you’ve probably heard the whispers: “So-and-so started TRT…” or “I’m thinking about getting my levels checked.” Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) has gone from taboo to normal conversation, and for good reason. But let’s be clear from the start. TRT isn’t a magic fix. It’s one lever, and it only works when the others are pulled too. Nutrition, strength training, recovery, and
The FTP Myth: How Rollfast Coaching Builds Smarter Zones
Most cyclists have heard of the classic 20-minute FTP test. It’s hard, it leaves you wrecked, and for some riders it seems like the gold standard for setting training zones. But here’s the truth
