Training with Sara Krause
Sara Krause earned her master's degree in Exercise Physiology with a concentration in Sports Science and Nutrition from the University of Texas in 2006. She has been coaching competitive athletes and assisting individuals reach their fitness goals since 2005. She is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and stays up-to-date on all of the latest research in the field of exercise physiology. Sara has her level 3 coaching certification from USA Cycling.
Sara is a diverse cyclist, participating in road and mountain bike events. She primarily focuses on mountain biking and competes in cross-country and ultra-endurance events. She is consistently ranked one of the top racers in Texas in both ultra-endurance (including 24 hour solo racing) and cross-country racing, and is ranked in the top 10 in her age category nationally.
In 2007, Sara was invited to be on Austin Mayor Will Wynn's Street Smarts Task Force to make recommendations to the city on improving bicycle access and safety. She was elected chair of the task force and served in that role for over a year. In 2008, Sara was appointed by Mayor Wynn to serve on the city’s Urban Transportation Commission where she became chair of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee.
Latest Training Articles:
Tour Das Hugel … A voyage of transformation, and pain (Part III), Nov 4th, 2011This is the third part of Rob D’Amico’s series looking at Tour Das Hugel and his attempt to do the 2011 ride. See here for Part I. and here for part II. He also is hosting a fundraiser that lets you donate a set amount for each mile he completes, with all proceeds going to [...]
Tour Das Hugel … A voyage of transformation, and pain (Part II), Oct 28th, 2011
This is the second part of Rob D’Amico’s series looking at Tour Das Hugel and his attempt to do the 2011 ride. See here for Part I. He also is hosting a fundraiser that lets you donate a set amount for each mile he completes, with all proceeds going to local bike nonprofits. About Me: [...]
From pavement to dirt: Training, Sep 21st, 2011“From pavement to dirt” is a new series I am writing about my experience taking up mountain biking and training to compete in the Sabertooth Offroad division of the Natural Caverns Duathlon. This will be my first mountain bike race, and I will use the Dirt Derby series and TXBRA cyclocross races to racing myself [...]
Ultra Endurance Racing: managing the race, Jun 10th, 2010This last article in the series on training for the ultra race deals with the logistics of the race itself. Often times, the fittest athletes make logistical errors that cost them time and placings in their race. Managing the race is as much a part of your success as the training leading up to the race. Here are some tips and tricks to keep yourself rolling and minimize problems.
Ultra Endurance Racing, Part 3, the long training ride: when, why, and how., Mar 18th, 2010In all of my training, I emphasize quality over quantity. The ingredients needed for speed are the same that are needed to build endurance. As a reminder, I previously wrote: “if the fastest that you can ride on a flat road for 1 hour is 20 miles per hour, then every distance you do that [...]
