This is a copy of Coach Chris’ blog post from June 27th, 2020 after his first ever Virtual Everesting (vEveresting). Scroll below for the 5 key tips that helped him complete this epic challenge! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!! What an adventure Virtual Everesting was… climbing up over 29,029 feet (the height of Mount Everest) in aContinue reading “5 Great Virtual vEveresting Tips”
Author Archives: Chris Navin
UCI eSports Worlds Race Recap with Jacquie Godbe!
Watch a replay of our Zoom webinar with Jacquie Godbe who placed in the TOP 5 in the world at the UCI eSports World Championships at https://www.facebook.com/4StarEndurance/videos/211481680460594
Goal Setting
Watch a replay of our Goal Setting webinar on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/4StarEndurance/videos/233321644911745
HOW TO COMPLETE STRUCTURED WORKOUTS ON SMART TRAINERS
“Structured Workouts” are detailed workouts delivered through TrainingPeaks where every single interval is custom-tailored to you. These workouts can be designed off a wide variety of variables – such as your “Threshold” Pace, Power, Heart Rate, or your “Max HR” in order to ensure that you are getting custom-tailored workouts specifically designed and calibrated toContinue reading “HOW TO COMPLETE STRUCTURED WORKOUTS ON SMART TRAINERS”
RunSmart Calculator + TrainingPeaks!
RUN SMARTER!Trying to figure out what pace to aim for your (long) runs? If you’re training towards an endurance event, we recommend that runners consider pacing different weekly runs at different paces…. don’t always run the same pace! But the hardest thing to figure out is typically where to start – and in particular, whatContinue reading “RunSmart Calculator + TrainingPeaks!”
Run Routes in Chicago
Here are some great neighborhood and “hidden gem” run routes in Chicago! LAKEVIEW / UPTOWN: 1.55mi Graceland Cemetery Loop (2 loops = perfect 5k): https://www.strava.com/routes/28524984 3-mile Lakeview Loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/28230946 4-mile Lakeview Loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/28230946 LINCOLN PARK: Lincoln Park 5k Loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/28277850 SOUTH LOOP / DOWNTOWN: 2.5-Mile “Roosevelt Hill” Loop: https://www.strava.com/routes/28371561 3.1-Mile Rose Garden 5k Loop (1.56miContinue reading “Run Routes in Chicago”
#Healthy4Healthcare
We all have friends in the healthcare industry who are helping to protect us and keep us all healthy by working on the frontlines in the battle against #COVID19. Let’s continue to show them our support to #TrainSafe and #TrainSmart in a #WorldClass manner by staying #Healthy4Healthcare! HEALTHY 4 HEALTHCARE HUMPDAY!Every Wednesday is “hump day”Continue reading “#Healthy4Healthcare”
CHICAGO VIRTUAL CYCLISTS (CVC)
Chicago Virtual eSports Cyclists (CVC) Unite is a completely 100% free and open community for any and all Chicago area cyclists to unite and ride together online on various online virtual cycling platforms – founded in 2020 specifically to help us all survive the #SocialDistancing isolation order in Chicago with more #SocialConnecting fun online! DoContinue reading “CHICAGO VIRTUAL CYCLISTS (CVC)”
Triathlon Clubs and Communities
Want to join a community of endurance athletes that are motivated to train smarter using TrainingPeaks premium? Consider joining our 4 STAR CLUB! Looking for other endurance sports clubs and communities around Chicago? See below! Also, don’t miss these great Chicago-area triathlon clubs and communities! CHICAGO VIRTUAL CYCLISTS (CVC)CVC is a community for cyclists whoContinue reading “Triathlon Clubs and Communities”
PARTNER CLUBS and CHARITY TRAINING PROGRAMS
FOUR STAR ENDURANCE specializes in developing and producing industry-leading endurance sports training programs, personalized coaching, and metabolic testing services in partnership and support of several non-profit and charity organizations, such as TEAM TO END AIDS (T2), the CHICAGO TRI CLUB (CTC), BFF BIKES, Lakeshore Sport & Fitness (LSF), and xXx Racing-Athletico. If you are aContinue reading “PARTNER CLUBS and CHARITY TRAINING PROGRAMS”