Collarbone Break

Somehow, in the seven year span since I started riding a road bike with clipless pedals, I have not fallen on the road once. I was ultra diligent in learning to clip in and clip out, and I've always been a very cautious rider in a group and in traffic. Last year when I started … Continue reading Collarbone Break

Sweet Spot with VO2; “Kickers”

It's early in the season yet, but I'm making plans for workouts on commutes. One of the best ways to build fitness without building excessive fatigue is through Sweet Spot Intervals. Here's the sweet spot (the gold star), measured by training intensity and volume: Training volume and intensity lead to positive changes in fitness and … Continue reading Sweet Spot with VO2; “Kickers”

Weekly Grocery Haul

Bryan and I moved in together roughly 18 months ago, and since then have greatly decreased the amount we eat out, and in the process have really enjoyed learning new recipes and cooking together. It's hard to manage cooking hearty and healthy meals, while juggling a 40 hour work week, a commute, and training. This … Continue reading Weekly Grocery Haul

2019 Goal Planning

It’s that time of year again! My TT bike is gathering dust, and the leaves are changing color. It’s fall, and my season has wrapped up. If you want to hear a recap - check out my post “End of Season Reflection”. At the end of a season, I start to take the time to … Continue reading 2019 Goal Planning

End of Season Reflection

Let me start by saying, this is my first blog post. I am so excited to be writing to you all, and I hope that you can get something out of reading these posts, either a laugh, lesson learned, or a sense of camaraderie. If you want to learn more about me, and my story … Continue reading End of Season Reflection