“You can’t be self-conscious in a skin suit,” I told myself as I sucked in my stomach to zip up the front of my never-worn… Read More
Race Report: Frostbite Time Trial
Posts tagged fit
Excuses are like assholes
You aren’t working out because you don’t want to. It’s just not a priority for you. Own it. We only have 24 hours in a… Read More
Heart Rate Zone Training
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The Purposeful Gym Workout
I greet most members in the gym with, “What are you working on today?” and either they don’t want to talk to me or they… Read More
7 Steps to Reach your Goals
Setting S.M.A.R.T.E.R goals. I recently got together with my racing team to set our goals for this upcoming race season. It’s easy to say, “I… Read More
Functional Strength Training for Cyclists
Simply put, functional strength training is strength training exercises that are useful. You’re not going to build glam muscles with functional strength training. Instead, you’re… Read More
Pump the Blues
There are a lot of reasons to be happy around this time of year, but sometimes that just isn’t life. The thing about life is… Read More
Race Anecdotes: Modern Market Crit & Dating
“Here comes Monster McWhirt. This is what racing is all about, folks!” the announcer yelled over scratchy speakers as I raced through another lap in… Read More
Working Out On Your Period
I never realized how much of an effect my period has on my training. That goes for any woman. I always thought when I lacked… Read More