This is my story of riding the Leadville 100 in a solo self-supported time trial effort. If you wonder why then you may be interested in reading the previous article. Friday, August 11th, 2023 (the day before the Leadville 100) I exhale and see my chilly breath in the air as my watch alarm buzzes… Keep Rollin
Turning Losses into Wins!
MTB National Championships – Winter Park, Colorado Final lap, final rooty climb, bang out >500 watt effort while enduring cramps to pass a podium rider in the age group that started ahead of me. Breathe. Drop in the last rocky chute fast and composed. Breathe. Carve from trail onto the start/finish stretch. Finish line in… Keep Rollin
USA Cycling MTB National Champs come to the Rocky Mountains
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
Choose Winning – National Champion Mindset Part 1
Winning. It’s a mindset and it’s not something that exists in everyone, but can be cultivated. Last week was a special week and you may be thinking because of winning the USA Cycling Marathon National Championship. Well yes, but not the reason I’m referencing. It was special because the experience of trip as… Keep Rollin