I am out of commission for the near future due to a clavicle fracture and spending the interim developing a comprehensive training plan to facilitate a fantastic next season. There are several pillars to endurance training that every cyclist needs to be familiar with when developing a training plan.Overload is the physiological concept in all … Continue reading Training Basics; Overload, the way to get better
Clavicle Fracture, two weeks in;
Clavicle fractures are a common injury for cyclists, commonly the result of a blow directly to the shoulder. The clavicle, commonly called the collarbone, acts as a strut between the rib cage and shoulder blade. The bone facilitates shoulder mobility in all directions.Breaking the bone didn't hurt too bad, but I had plenty of road … Continue reading Clavicle Fracture, two weeks in;
Race Report: Watermelon Criterium
On 6/2/2018 I raced the Cat4/5 at the Watermelon Criterium. The race is held on the Rutgers New Brunswick Campus, with a four corner course a little under a mile long. The race was advertised as 40 minutes but was more like 30 which ended up being 12.2 miles.There were over 35 people registered, and about that … Continue reading Race Report: Watermelon Criterium
Race Report: Bound Brook Criterium
Today I raced the Bound Brook Criterium, Cat 3/4 race. This was the first race mass start race I have competed in with Cat. 3 riders and they did not disappoint. Average speed for the race was 24.5, marginally faster than the BLP Grand Prix Cat. 4/5 last month. The race was longer by about … Continue reading Race Report: Bound Brook Criterium
Training Log; 5/23/2018
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
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;
