Category: Training Blog

No, I’m not talking about reefer, I’m talking about one of the best places to ski in Colorado, the Winter Park/Mary Jane Ski Resort.  I had never been there in the Winter, but raced my MTB there many times in the Summer. The skiing today was fabulous.  I was very impressed.  Fast lifts, friendly staff, […]

On the MTB again today.  I’m still on my rest week, so I was limiting my time and intensity on the bike.  I went out to do a loop I normally can’t do until April.   At the higher elevations there was some patches of snow, but it wasn’t deep or soft enough to stop me.  […]

I added a new core workout to the training pages.  If y0u are looking for some increased power, speed or comfort on the bike, check out the core exercises.

The last couple of weeks have included some good training.  I concluded the Base 1 work period.  Now it’s time to take a week off.  Well, not completely off.  I’ll still do some strength work, and some easy spinning, and if weather permits a road or MTB ride for two hrs.   I shouldn’t have more […]

Another Daily Double today.  Weights in the AM, then a two hour road ride on a hilly course. I’m currently in the Maximum Strength period of the strength training.  Lots of weight little reps.   I’m noticing a difference in the endurance on big climbs.   I have a couple of more weeks of the MS period, […]

I ventured out on the MTB yesterday.  The south facing slopes are totally clear around here, and provide a nice change to riding.  I was able to ride in the State park near my home, which have some of the best trails around.  Most of my favorite trails are not open, but it won’t be […]

Last day of my three day block, and I needed a big long ride.  There is a great ride, but a really tough loop I do from my home.  It goes from HWY 46 and HWY 119 north to HWY 72, up to Wondervue, then down to HWY 93, then south to Golden Gate Canyon […]

It was such a nice day today.  Little wind and crystal clear sky’s.  I couldn’t get out to ride, but I did get a few workouts in. First thing this morning  before breakfast I did a 1hr zone 2 spin on the trainer.  I was pretty steady with 90-95 rpm cadence the whole time.   […]

Did a MTB ride at White Ranch yesterday.  I like white ranch because it has lots of different terrain and I’m always whipped out after a ride there.  This session was no exception.   The trails are starting to melt off and I was able to get into a lot of single track. I rode to […]

The sun was out today, but there was a lot of wind.   I really wanted to get outside on the bike since most of my training has been indoors recently.   Once I started I could tell there was a lot of wind, but it didn’t seem that bad.  I headed out toward Nederland and the […]