How do you prepare for audacious events or challenges? All the athletes I’ve worked with have approached this differently from minimally to overly obsessed. Neither is ideal, but those that get it right approach it similar to Goldilocks and the 3 bears to find the one that’s just right! Big events require more preparation but… Keep Rollin
Define Your Win
Winning. Pretty simple concept right? Reese Bobby from Talladega Nights stated it pretty cut and dry, “If you ain’t 1st; you’re last!” True in the absolute sense, but also very far from it. Not to say you should bring up all your situational things to discredit what you’re capable of by any means;… Keep Rollin
Are You Really Executing? – Intended versus Actual Intensity
Are you actually hitting the training prescription (Rx)? Yeah you say, I’ve got power, heart rate, etc. and doing what coach is telling me. Sure, but are you opting for a group ride on an endurance base day on your calendar or checking off a few of those Strava KOMs on an easy day when you feel… Keep Rollin
Eyes up – 10 Tools for Moving Forward
The physical aspect of sport is a huge component but as I’ve written in the National Champion Mindset Part 1 & Part 2, there is a huge mental aspect in play as well. Often the physical gets so much attention that the mind is left to fend for itself. Sure if you’re body is ready… Keep Rollin
Let the Door Close Behind You – Not letting perfection impede good
Message of the day; “Don’t let the perfect get in the way of the good.” A year ago last weekend was True Grit Epic Bike Race. I decided week of to travel out with a couple athletes I coach and day before got bumped from 50 mi to 100 mi version because former was oversold!… Keep Rollin