Category: Training Blog

I created a new training page on hydration nutrition.  check it out here.

This week is rest to complete the base 2 phase of my training.   The weather has been crappy, and my job that pays the bills has been very busy also.   I am managing to get a  little riding in on the  trainer.  Here is what I have done so far and plan for the rest […]

Peak to Peak View the ride from Training Peaks

Doing a little catchup here. We got a pretty big spring snow storm this week.  At the house we got about 10 inches, but in other parts there were 12-20 inches.   But before the storm came on Wednesday Night, on Tuesday I got a good MTB ride in. I rode at White Ranch, wanting to […]

I joined Milo and Lance on a long hard road ride Saturday. I started from my home and rode down to Golden to meet them there.  That ride was mostly downhill, starting at 9200ft and ending at around 6000.  There are two climbs, the first is 10 minutes and other is 6 minutes.  The rest […]

My MTB race team is sponsored by Trek Bicycle Store Boulder and Trek Bicycles.  Trek provides us with one Pro Form purchase with a huge discount.  I’ve been NEEDING  a new road bike for a couple of years, and had been woowing the Trek Madone.  I don’t need anything fancy,so the 5.2 was looking pretty […]

I’m happy to announce that my USAC Coaching Certification has been upgraded to Level 2.   What does it mean to be a Certified Level 2 coach?  A Level 2 coach must have attended the 3 day clinic and passed their test on the follow subjects. Bio-energetics and Sports Physiology Building and Modifying Training Plans Nutrition […]

My schedule has been very busy the last few days and I’ve been sequestered to the trainer for short quality sessions. After about 45 min of  riding a tempo session on the trainer my rear tire blew out.  BANG! or maybe it was POP!  Regardless, it was load, especially being indoors. I did have a […]

I’ve been a little behind in my blog updates, it’s been a busy last few days. On Saturday I completed my second LTHR test of the season.  I wasn’t expecting any improvements because I just completed my Base 1 phase.  Base 1 is just getting the body ready for harder work.  I’ve really been in […]

My team, Boulder MTB Racing Team had a group ride on Sunday.  We went to Buffalo Creek and rode the CO Trails, an much of the burn area from the 2002 fire. This area is a blast to ride.  I has some of the best single track to ride.  The only thing it’s missing is […]