Rained this morning and with the rain, I lost an opportunity to do a long tempo ride. It's difficult to do tempo riding after work, because of increased heat and traffic. So far this week, my training has included:Monday- Brief hill workout, focusing on 6-minute and 4-minute efforts. That workout went poorly, and I lost my … Continue reading Training Log; 5/23/2018
Author: Bryan Coward
Amateur cyclist and outdoor junky.
Mission Statement
I am a cyclist who is pursuing road racing for the first time. Although cycling, in general, is an engaging approachable sport, the specific niche of road racing is restrictive and difficult to enter due to licensure rules, the level of competition in even entry-level races, and the sparsity of racing opportunities. I started this … Continue reading Mission Statement
The Power of Energy;
Here's a special note to athletes. Are you willing to work through practice? We think willing is the attitude to have when it comes to training, and that will make us better. But there's a problem with willing. Willing can be beaten every time. Eager beats willing every single time. If you are feeling willing … Continue reading The Power of Energy;
The 8 Most Powerful Words in the English Language;
The eight most powerful words in the English Language are,"act as if tt were impossible to fail." When it's time for you to perform, do not focus on the negative. Don't focus on the risks, or the possibilities you don't like. That will never help you. Even if you are lacking confidence, just shift your … Continue reading The 8 Most Powerful Words in the English Language;
Jean-Dominique Bauby;
The next time you feel like you can't go on, think about this: Jean-Dominique Bauby was once the editor of one of the most famous fashion magazines of all time, Elle. He was an actor. He was world famous. At 42, he had wine, women and song. At 43 though, he suffered a massive stroke. … Continue reading Jean-Dominique Bauby;
Tommy Macpherson;
Sports have abounded in recent news. But instead of another story of achievement in sports, consider the story of Tommy Macpherson. Macpherson was a highly decorated Scottish British Army officer during the Second World War. Macpherson enlisted in the military in 1940 and was captured during a reconnaissance mission along the North African beaches ahead … Continue reading Tommy Macpherson;
How to Worry;
Do you know how to worry? Everyone does it, so why don't you? What is worry? Worrying is the attempt to solve problems in the future by tormenting yourself in the present. Pick a topic, any topic. Now, imagine something bad happening in relation to that topic. Next, replay that again and again in your … Continue reading How to Worry;
42:1 odds;
We have been inundated with sports the last week. The Masters, the Start of the Baseball Season, and the end of NCAA basketball. If I can give you one short piece of advice, it's to never bet on sports. The trouble is that it'snot the best team or best athlete that wins. It's the team … Continue reading 42:1 odds;
Jerry Rice and his 3 Words;
Three words can change your life. I learned these three words watching a video of Jerry Rice. Jerry Rice is considered the greatest wide receiver in the history of Football. The video I was watching detailed his offseason workouts. He spent 6-8 hours every day training, even during the offseason. Each day he would end … Continue reading Jerry Rice and his 3 Words;
Atlas, From the Streets to the Ring;
I don't know how you feel about boxing, but there is something we can all learn from the sport. Boxing is a brutal sport, requiring intense training again and again over long periods of time. Furthermore, the deciding moments of a fight are seconds long. Three punches can mean the difference between a knockout and … Continue reading Atlas, From the Streets to the Ring;
