2016 Goals

2016 Goals

As the 2016 season draws near it is time to sit down and write your season goals out - if you already have not. I know some of the events, and event dates, are not finalized, however, there are still enough in place to allow you to start the...

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Staying on point

Staying on point

I mentioned in an earlier post about how I alternate large and small volume weeks during my winter base building period. The above image is an example of myself staying true to that point. The weather was excellent this week, and would have allowed me to get in some...

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Race Prep In The Winter

Race Prep In The Winter

If you are a racer then it could be argued that every training session is preparing you for a race. From the easiest recovery spin, to the hardest interval filed day, all sessions can lead you to the place of being a better racer. I put a tremendous amount...

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Monroe Spin Class

Monroe Spin Class

My friend, Rob Foshag, has taken over the Monroe Y.M.C.A. on Wednesday nights with his high energy and enthusiasm.  He is not only teaching a class, he is leading a group of dedicated cyclists on a fitness building adventure.  If you are in the Monroe area, and would like...

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Book Review – “How Bad Do You Want It?”

Book Review – “How Bad Do You Want It?”

If you know anything about endurance sports you know that they can be uncomfortable at times.  And if you know anything about people it's that we generally try to avoid discomfort.  In this book the author, Matt Fitzgerald, does a fantastic job of weaving science into 12 real life...

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“Vacation”

“Vacation”

This time of the year is one of those times when almost everyone has as excuse as to why they did not get their work done.  Between my personal training business, and my coaching work, I have heard every reason as to why a workout was missed. I am...

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Expanding your boundaries

Expanding your boundaries

  Sometimes there are not any options for us as racers.  It's Sunday, you are at the venue, you want to pin on a number and you only qualify for 1 event.  So you register for that event, and you give it your best shot.   Other times there are...

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Pushing Yourself

Pushing Yourself

I mentioned before that DC nearly had an undefeated cycle cross season.  He added 1 more - not win - to his record today by placing 2nd at the season ending Le Frost Cross, held ironically enough in 60 degree temps.  I can't crack on him too hard though...

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