Caffeine is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world with millions (probably billions) of people around the world drinking coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks, and taking various caffeine containing supplements on a daily basis. Why do we love caffeine so much? Whether its the morning cup of Joe or the afternoon energy drink to get over the 3:00 slump, we are obsessed (or should I say addicted) to caffeine! It gets us going, keeps us awake, makes us feel good, and helps us swim/bike/run/paddle/lift/climb faster, further, and heavier than without it!
Rachel Langdon is an INFINIT racer entering her first year as a professional cyclist. Originally from across the pond (Stockton, England) Rachel settled in Kentucky and played soccer for the Murray State Racers, and helped guide them to two conference titles. After her Collegiate career came an end she was looking for something to keep her occupied. At first she competed in Triathlons (making it to Ironman 70.3 world championships in 2015) but realized her true passion was on the bike.
The Dirty Dozen is a devoted group of 12 members (10 men and 2 women), all with the singular goal of spreading their passion, racing. Parting with raceco.org in an attempt to get people on the bike, and in the race. They are represented at over 100 races per year, spanning a large swath of races.
Sixteen years ago, Team INFINIT Athlete, Maddy Frank, was born weighing just 1 pound 13 ounces. From the second she was born Maddy was a fighter. This resiliancy has helped her develop into a fierce competitor on the bike, and has enabled her to crush every obstacle she has met along the way.
Entering its fifth season, First Internet Bank Cycling Team is an elite amateur cycling team based out of Fishers, Indiana. The team focuses on rider development to compete at the highest levels of racing in the nation. INFINIT has teamed up with 1IB to fuel them to the top step of the podium in the Elite Men's Time Trial National Championships this year, and will continue to fuel them through the rest of their successes.
Alycia Hill is the 2016 Duathlon National Championship winner. Alycia is primarily a professional triathlete where she excels in long distance, 70.3 and 140.6, races. In her 8 years of competition, Alycia was named one of 2015’s Adventurers of the Year by The Olympian for her top-five finishes in the National Triathlon Championships and two World Championships.
11eleven Cycling is a second year Category 1-2 cycling race team from Cincinnati, OH. The team is comprised of 7 local elite riders who share multiple State championship titles in both the Cat 1 and Master’s categories. The team was created to bring about a higher level of competition, as well as consciousness in the cycling community locally in the Midwest and nationally. The team puts a huge emphasis on mindful cycling.
When it comes to protein, most people think about weight training, big muscles and "bulking-up". Do endurance athletes need protein DURING training and racing? The answer is maybe... Let's take a closer look at the ins and outs of protein for endurance athletes during training and racing.
E/evate-KHS Pro Cycling Team is a professional cycling team based out of Southern California. E/evate-KHS is completely focused on winning the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour (PRT), as well as the invitational UCI events they will be competing in.
For the past 101 years brave drivers have attacked the four turns of indianapolis Motor Speedway in late May. In that time many things have become familiar pieces of the strong annual tradition of the race.
Nicholas Chase is trucking through his 4th year competing among the professional ranks in triathlon. The journey seemed to have evolved quickly but has completely taken over his life. Now Nick co-owns a coaching company where he and 3 other coaches lead over 100 athletes world-wide.
