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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Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class Week #8

Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class Week #8

This is the training progression, and the play list, for this week's class.  The progression is listed in the comments section, and feel free to pick your own music to motivate you through.  The total work load time is listed in the brackets on the top line, (60:16), which...

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Skill Session

Skill Session

I recently had someone tell me I was crazy for ridding my "skinny tired" mountain bike in the snow.  The person was not being malicious, but more making a point on how uncomfortable they were with riding in the slippery conditions.  I informed him that I had actually rode...

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Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class week #7 Recap

Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class week #7 Recap

Thanks to the 20 or so riders who came out today for the class.  We added some high intensity 1:00 and 30 sec work blocks for the 1st time today, and  think they were well received!  We will be back at agin next Saturday @ 11:00.  Come on out...

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Cycletherapy Indoor Spin class Week #7

Cycletherapy Indoor Spin class Week #7

This is the training progression, and the play list, for this week's class.  The progression is listed in the comments section, and feel free to pick your own music to motivate you through.  The total work load time is listed in the brackets on the top line, (56:36), and...

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2016 Kit : Post #3

2016 Kit : Post #3

Marc of GarageModerne has been hard at work finalizing the 2016 kit design, and I believe we have arrived at the finish!  I will have a total of 7 different pieces that will be available from Castelli Cycling, and you are free to order any, or all, of the...

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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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Cycletherapy Spin Class Week #6 Recap

Cycletherapy Spin Class Week #6 Recap

We are half way through the series!  I am only excited by that statement because it means we are heading towards warmer weather - hopefully.  We had another great class today with just under 20 riders getting at it and gaining some fitness.  Come on out and join us...

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Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class Week #6

Cycletherapy Indoor Spin Class Week #6

This is the training progression, and the play list, for this week's class.  The progression is listed in the comments section, and feel free to pick your own music to motivate you through.  The total work load time is listed in the brackets on the top line, (55:32), and...

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Going Rogue With Your Plan

I encourage every athlete that I work with to get in contact with me whenever they have an issue with completing their training as it is listed.  And issues do occur.  Be it a work schedule change, a sick kid or an unexpected car pool, there is always something...

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