In Knoxville, Tennessee, where cycling is a popular activity, every pedal stroke counts. Whether you’re riding city streets, tackling mountain roads, exploring gravel trails, enjoying
Endurance athletes, whether they’re runners, cyclists, or triathletes, constantly seek ways to enhance their performance and achieve peak results. At Quest Health and Performance in
The First 48: A Guide to Post-Marathon Race Recovery in the crucial 2 days after race day Completing a marathon is a remarkable achievement
Conquer Race Day Jitters! A Mindset Guide for Success As runners eagerly anticipate the upcoming Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, it’s not uncommon for excitement
Master the Taper: Strategies for Peak Marathon Performance As marathon day approaches for the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, seasoned runners understand the importance of
SMART Goals for Endurance Athletes Late in the offseason is the perfect time to be thinking about goal setting for the upcoming race season.
Unlock Your Running Potential: Essential Tips for Knoxville Runners Are you a runner seeking to elevate your performance and minimize the risk of injuries? Look
As winter blankets Knoxville this week, with its snow and very chilly embrace, dedicated runners tend to hang up their sneakers. At Quest Health and
The idea of self-compassion tends to evoke a range of responses from athletes, but it rarely comes up in conversations about getting results. After all,
by Phillip Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP If you missed last month’s blog about what it means to be Mental Health-Focused, go back and check it out.
by Phillip Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP It depends… Last month we introduced the concept of making your mindset an asset. This month we will continue that
by Phil Tucker, MA, LPC-MHSP Mindset is the foundation of success. Through our mindset, we can learn to see the world in a more positive
The start of a new year is a time of reflection on the previous year, a time of anticipation of the year ahead and choices
HOW TO SWITCH TO BIKE SHOES CONFIDENTLY WITHOUT FEAR OF FALLING! Spring is coming and that means more people outside on bikes! I got out
As running race season picks up (hello spring marathons!) and training for triathlon season is ramping up, I’m seeing more and more posts by athletes
In the last blog post, I talked about how not following smart training principles and progressions can lead to injury. The other most common issue
❌ “Getting an injury is just a part of running.” ❌ “Run enough miles and you’re likely to get hurt.” These 2 concepts I hear
🦶Feet are the foundation!! 👣 🚲 They’re also 40% of your contact points on the bike. A quality bike fit includes a thorough assessment of
❄️Winter weather brought you inside for your bike training? ❄️ Aside from being stuck inside are you not enjoying your rides as much because you’re
So excited for all the possibilities the Wahoo Kickr Bike brings for bike fitting and pre-purchase bike sizing! Don’t guess what size you need for
Why should you work on upper body strength as a runner? This may seem like a very basic answer, but it’s true: because runners use
Can you move equally between sides? Is one side stronger or weaker? (Saying one side can mean differences between the right or left sides of
For runners, the shift to cooler fall temps away from the summer heat and humidity is a glorious thing! So why on earth did I
🆘 To all my friends who ride a bike, any bike, anywhere, any time…please ALWAYS wear your helmet! It doesn’t matter how long you’ve ridden,
🚲 The other day I went out for a what was supposed to be a long-ish ride followed by a short run. The ride was
🦠 PSA! 🦠 EVERYONE: If you have had Covid-19 at any point, PLEASE include it in your medical history for ALL of your medical providers!
🧠 In the last several years, our society has been trying to increase the importance of focusing on good mental health, which is great! But
When you’re training, each workout should have a purpose. It may be a: ✅ Easy workout ✅ Long workout ✅ Speed intervals ✅ Tempo workout
Did you know that you spend about 26 years of your lifetime, or 1352 weeks (that is, 229,574 hours!) asleep? If the average life-expectancy in
This week’s Training Tip Tuesday covers two common (and confusing!) Garmin metrics: training load and training status. We have all been there: killing our workouts
VO2Max Estimate VO2max is the maximum rate at which your systems can deliver oxygen to the working muscles, and it is often the primary measure
Quest Health & Performance will be reopening for in-person services on May 1st! We can’t wait to see you again! We’re ready to help endurance
With all of the stress of being stuck at home, LOTS of people of all ages are turning to bike riding lately to get out
❓”How do I do this telehealth thing? What’s involved?“ ?Telehealth, virtual medical visits, online physical therapy, teledoc, telemedicine, e-visits…thanks to our current situation, you may
As of Thursday, March 19, 2020 in the United States, outside has not been cancelled due to COVID-19! You and your family can still enjoy
#TrainingTipTuesday Hey Runner or Triathlete – do you wear inserts in your shoes such as SuperFeet? How often do you take them out of your
There’s a whole lot of talk about Coronavirus (COVID-19) right now, which is serious stuff, but the flu is a current issue in the US
“You’ll need to do an Ironman to coach them” Why this is a bunch of BS and I’m going to ignore it! As
When I started in the multisport world of swim, bike and run in 2016, the swim was by far my weakest sport. I managed to
HELP!! MY “LADY BITS” ARE SCREAMING & I HATE MY TRI-BIKE SADDLE! After reading a Facebook post on a women’s triathlon group about trying to
☀️ It’s summertime! The heat and humidity have been in full force lately! ?Everyone always talks about drinking more to stay hydrated when it’s
Take a clue from Max, Quest’s Chief Attention Hound, here! What’s the number one most crucial thing you can do to help recover after a
Chattahoochee Challenge Race Report: Learn something from every training session and race that you do. Lesson from Saturday’s race: learn to accept the things you
It’s race season! Here in the Knoxville, Tennessee area we’ve got two big races coming up this month. First is The Pistol Ultra Run this
How to Limit Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea Mid-Race – Race Day Strategies The past 2 days and posts we’ve covered causes of GI distress and
How to Limit Nausea, Vomiting and Diarrhea Mid-Race – Pre-Race Strategies Yesterday we talked about all the many causes of GI distress. Today, we discuss