Hey all ladies and gents. USA Cycling MTB national championships are coming to Winter Park, CO for 2019 and 2020 and I’ve had the ability to recon the course! Hopefully, this video will provide some valuable intel on the course. If you have any questions schedule a consult with me https://mathenyendurance.com/book-with-me/
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
On the right pat but never there – coaching development
I recently attended the USA Cycling Level 1 coaching certification. But wait, I’m already a Level 1 coach. Doesn’t that seem redundant? Yes and no. The nature of coaching is the ever-evolving science, interpretation and application. The beauty comes when the aspects of both the science and art meet at a crescendo. So yeah, I’ve… Keep Rollin