Just endurance today. It was 65 when I left at 11am but 43 at 5000′ about 1:45 later. And cloudyand windy so I headed back. I was going to add in another 25 mile loop but I thought it best to stop after intervals on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and the long hike yesterday. I’ll […]

tested wheel sets seem dated but information still holds true….tris-pokes are fast and training pays off more than spending lots of money   😉 PERFORMANCE CONDITIONING FOR CYCLING — Vol. 4, No. 4 PAGE 8 THE DOLLARS AND SENSEOF AERODYNAMICSGreg Combs, U.S. Disabled & Collegiate Cycling Coach, University of Northern Colorado BGN INT XTP MSR Recent studies

Tempo power was 300 and steady state at 320-325…a little low on both but ok for inside 

Mindful Mondays While on my bike trainer, watching the Today show on Saturday morning, I saw a disturbing clip from the week of the person elected to lead our country – most of you have probably heard about this by now or may have watched a clip of the exchange:  German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, asked

I was scheduled for 4×12 minutes but did 15, 18, 10 and 5 with 3 minutes between each other than the 10 and 5 with just 2….didn;t want that break but had to answer an email and could do it at 315-320 watts. 318, 320, 315 and 313 were the average power readings. 

Todays indoor 4×12 tempo effort and this evenings strength class

Averaged 314-15 on these with 3 minutes between the 12 minute efforts. Having strength class later so will take tomorrow off. 

Mindful Mondays Ahhh…wouldn’t it be great if the answer to that were revealed once and for all by divulging the secret to happiness within this paragraph?If I had it – I’d eat it, I’d drink it, I’d share it, or I may even sell it!  We are endlessly bombarded with ‘shiny new things’ to increase our happiness

Being mindful of your habits, both mental and physical habits, will not only help you gain awareness of how you are spending your time and energy, but will also allow you to increase your productivity, decrease stress, and improve your overall well being.    Remember that mindfulness is about paying attention, on purpose, in the