Stoked to build strength and endurance with you guys tomorrow at 10am - Indy Performance Authority! 537 E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Coffee after at Parlor Public House!

@Drew Blair's results are in, and the data tells a strong story. Drew completed a VO₂ max test on November 28th and retested on January 22nd, about 20 days after the 28-Day Breathwork Challenge concluded. An important note for context: she recovered from the flu between the end of the challenge (Dec 28) and the post-test. Her VO₂ max stayed essentially the same (46.2 → 45.9), which is well within normal test-day variability for a well-trained athlete and still places her in the “Superior” fitness category. Here’s the meaningful result: her anaerobic threshold moved closer to her VO₂ max. This means she can sustain a higher intensity before tipping into fatigue. In practical terms, she can go harder for longer without blowing up. Even more impressive given the illness gap, her breathing efficiency held strong all the way into peak effort, and recovery remained solid. These are exactly the adaptations we aim for with breathwork: improved control, higher CO₂ tolerance, and better efficiency near the redline. Changes like this typically take months to train indirectly. We saw them in weeks. It’s also worth noting that after her initial test, Drew adjusted her heart rate zones and focused primarily on Zone 1–2 aerobic base training throughout the challenge. Breathwork didn’t replace training — it enhanced how effectively she could use it. Breathwork isn’t about magically building a bigger engine overnight. It’s about using the engine you already have more efficiently and with more control. This is a great, data-backed example of that.

Happy New Year Loco cyclists, On behalf of the CASAs For Kids Board, I’m pleased to announce that the 2026 24 hour Subaru CASA Cycling Challenge will be held Aug. 8-9 at the SIA Test Track in Lafayette, Indiana. Registration opens February 1st. I’ve completed the solo event the last few years and it’s a very well run and extremely safe event. Relay teams are welcome also. Let me know if I can answer any questions regarding the challenge. Cheers, Joe Fazzini Diamond Lake Sports

Team, Long course is always more fun with more support and camaraderie!! Cast your vote for our 70.3 IRONMAN focus race in 2026. Ideally drivable, but if you would like to add a suggestion, do so in the comments!

Team, join me in welcoming @Pamela Benjamin ! Pam working towards that IM California finish line! Nels, you'll have to show her your fresh ink!