The Real Reason You’re Not Improving (It’s Not Your Training)
You've been training consistently for 18 months and you're still not getting faster. The first thing I look at has nothing to do with your training plan. Most coaches think the formula is simple: Training + Fueling + Recovery = Improvement. That's not wrong — but it's dangerously incomplete. The answer is probably in your bloodwork. And your doctor almost certainly missed it.
Ozempic and the Cyclist: You’re Asking the Wrong Question
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are everywhere — and cyclists are starting to wonder if they're the shortcut to better watts per kilogram. Matt Tanner tried Ozempic in 2022 to lose weight. It wrecked his training. Then, three years later, he tried a different GLP-1 for a completely different reason — to reduce inflammation and stop snoring. The results shocked him. This post isn't anti-Ozempic. It's
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
Unlocking Your Fat Loss Potential: Dr. Bill Campbell’s Insights & The Rollfast Approach
By Christine Tanner, Rollfast Coaching Longevity & Nutrition Expert Hey Rollfast community! Christine Tanner here. I recently had the chance to dive into a fantastic podcast featuring Dr. Bill Campbell, a world-renowned expert in fat loss and protein science. The insights he shared resonated deeply with our Rollfast Coaching philosophy, especially concerning Longevity, metabolic health, and building sustainable Strength and Speed. Dr. Campbell dismantles many common misconceptions
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
Bloated and Burned: Why Mainstream Fueling Creates Problems, Then Sells the “Cure”
This week, an email from "The Feed" – a popular endurance nutrition retailer – landed in my inbox, and honestly, I found it quite illuminating, if not a little frustrating. It perfectly encapsulates a problem I've been discussing for years here at Rollfast Coaching: the seemingly endless cycle of problem-creation and product-solution that has become pervasive in mainstream endurance fueling. The email introduced a new "debloat"
Becoming Your Own Health Advocate
For decades, athletes have been guided by a set of established nutritional "rules," the most prominent being the necessity of a high-carbohydrate, low-fat diet to fuel performance and the simplistic "calories in, calories out" model for managing weight. At Rollfast Coaching, we believe in Riding Faster, Being Stronger, and Living Longer, and a growing body of evidence suggests that this conventional wisdom may not only
Harvest 50: When “Odd Strategy” Becomes Your Secret Weapon for Speed & Longevity
The dust settled on the Harvest 50 gravel race, and Coach Matt Breeden and I rolled across the finish line, taking 1st and 2nd in the 25-mile course. We’d gone out hard, ripping through the opening miles with the lead pack, hitting a 2025 1-minute power PR in the process. At 51, I was the oldest in that front group by a good 11 years,
Ride Fast, Live Long: Ditching the Carbs with Ultra-Endurance Pioneer Sean Sako
In the world of endurance sports, a simple truth seems to dominate: carbohydrates are king. The industry tells us to constantly refuel to avoid the dreaded "bonk." But what if there's another way? A path that not only fuels incredible athletic feats but also prioritizes long-term health and longevity, allowing you to Ride Faster, Be Stronger, and Live Longer? In a recent Rollfast Coaching call, we
Are Your “Healthy” Veggies Sabotaging Your Immunity & Longevity?
Let's Talk Oxalates. By Christine Tanner, Rollfast Coaching Longevity & Nutrition Expert At Rollfast Coaching, we challenge conventional wisdom. We don't just follow fads; we look at the science, the results, and what truly allows our athletes to Ride Faster, Be Stronger, and Live Longer. And when it comes to nutrition, sometimes what's been marketed as "healthy" is quietly working against you. Today, I want to talk
