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:

This 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.

In 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 is [...]

Last week, I discussed choosing a race, and setting up a calendar to help map your training.  This week, I will go deeper into the training plan and help you break down the race into its basic components.  For purposes of these articles, we’re focusing on one race. Thus, the training will be focused on [...]

I will explain how to pick the right race, how to lay out a training plan, and how to strategize your race-down to some of the nitty gritty details you might not have thought about but can make or break your day. Whether you are doing a set distance or a time-based race, and whether you are an experienced ultra racer or are brand-new to the discipline, these articles will help you maximize your enjoyment of this sport discipline.

Sara Krause, regular contributor to Austin on Two Wheels is putting on a free lecture at Pure Austin for those interested in endurance racing or getting ready for the The Dirty Dozen or Super 6 Hour Mountain Bike Races.
Location:  PURE Austin Quarry Lake on Tuesday, February 2 at 7:15pm
Cost: FREE!
“PURE Endurance for The Dirty Dozen [...]