Jan
12
2016
Do you know where you are at physically? Are you more fit this month than you were last month? Are you more fit right now than you were at the same time last year? The best way to measure changes in your fitness, and to see if your training...
Jan
09
2016
The weather cooperated, and many people stayed outside to ride, but that didn't keep us from going with 20+ riders in class today. It was our longest, and hardest, session to date, and I can see that everyone who has been coming consistently is getting very strong. Join us...
Jan
09
2016
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, (50:26), and...
Jan
08
2016
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...
Jan
07
2016
I previously discussed the 2016 kit order here. This is an update to show everyone the fluorescent yellow sample I received back from Castelli. This is the fluo yellow that will be replacing the yellow in the jersey that is pictured. I have had some interest in fluo yellow...
Jan
05
2016
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...
Jan
04
2016
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...
Jan
02
2016
Well, Andrew wins the award for the rider who looks like he is the most likely to pass out and fall off of his bike! In all seriousness the dude just works hard, and gets at it. I know he doesn't have a ton of time to train, but...
Jan
02
2016
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, (47:11), and...
Jan
01
2016
I worked through the early afternoon on New Year's Eve, and then had to attend to some bike repairs to get my ride ready for the 5:30 departure. As it got closer and closer to the 5:30 ride time, I lost more and more of my potential riding partners....