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HR TRAINING TO THE NEXT LEVEL
THERE'S NOTHING QUITE LIKE the joy of climbing with friends to a distant peak and poking through the clouds. Summiting is like having...
... the top of the world to ourselves.
All is calm.
Bombing down the mostly unfamiliar other side...
... not so calm.
Heaven forbid we'd let a gap open and get left behind.
Already on the edge of grip, I came into a sweeping lefthand turn...
... a negative radius, sloping downward.
I drifted all the way wide to the soft bulldozed berm.
Exiting, it was nothing but steep with ruts and rocks competing for my attention.
It wasn't looking good.
Somehow I managed to wiggle through the gauntlet.
My HR now sky high.
Only one thing to do, let out a huge...
... WOOOOHOOOOO!!!
Sheesh, my heart skipped a beat just reliving and writing this.
It.
Was.
Awesomeness.
Had I gone down,
I wouldn't have died.
But, it woulda been a bloody mess firshur.
Glad I kept my eyes open
and arms relaxed,
the tires held...
... just another reason to be grateful this time of year.
===
164.2 lbs/12.5%
480 Anti-Oxidant Score
7ish hours sleep
no PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Dips
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
89/96/-8 (fitness/fatigue/form)
>
WHO KNEW WE WERE THAT BAD?
THE PROGRESS WE MAKE can be kind of embarrassing. We don't know it at the time. In fact, we're having so much fun those early pics and vids...
... can be kind of embarrassing.
There's hope.
Bad athletes,
can get good.
Good athletes,
can be great.
Great athletes...
... know the secret.
Keep doing it.
===
163.4 lbs/12.4%
480 Anti-Oxidant Score
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Dips
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/82/3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
>
THE OTHER 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
A LOT OF US plan to do some superspecialsecret training when nobody is looking in the coming days. Some are going so far as to...
... do the outrageous.
A gift to ourselves.
Which reminds me of one my pals who each year would ride a century 12 days in a row.
That was his goto way to start the year with a bunch of base miles.
Of course, the family and friends all thought that was...
... akin to getting coal for Christmas.
Personally, my overarching diabolical (counter season or counter intuitive?) plan is to...
- play around on jumps and technical stuff
- catch up with friends
- have fun
... make the training count.
What are you planning for 12/25 thru 1/6
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163.4 lbs/12.4%
500 Anti-Oxidant Score
7ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/84/2 (fitness/fatigue/form)
>
IS IT TOO LATE TO GO PRO?
THE SALARIES of the tops pro seem fantastic. The lifestyle unbeatable. Who doesn't want to get...
... paid to train and travel the world?
Sign me up.
But...
... it's too late, you're too old, you lack talent, you don't have time, you're too young, your equipment sucks, your friends and family won't approve, you'll nevereverver freakin' make it...
... SILENCE!
Though we may not get paid,
our travel will be less exotic,
we can still focus on...
- a specified activity
- honing our craft
- doing our best
... it's never to late to be pro.
===
164.2 lbs/12.5%
500 Anti-Oxidant Score
8ish hours sleep
no PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/89/-3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
>
WE WON THE LOTTERY!
WE DON'T DREAM enough. At least most of us. When we do, and I'm not talkin' 'bout shut eye...
... we change our state.
Great things are suddenly possible.
I was reminded of this yesterday...
... my son was going to buy a lottery ticket.
He does this when it's over a billion.
I told him how much...
- it allows us to dream
- things we'd change
- do or never do
... I love and hate the lottery.
Name one thing you'd do?
I'd never get up to an alarm clock again?
Later, I reflected on my greatest day on the bike.
In 2022.
The insane Leadville goal of...
- a PR
- sub-8 hrs
- at age 60
... and how I did it.
The dream of sub-9 at sixty started years prior.
Always in the back of my mind.
But, there.
How it would feel to be in that kind of shape.
The closer the date got,
the more real it became.
Until I believed I could not only go sub-9,
but shatter my 6 previous efforts.
We can win our own lottery...
- crystal clear
- detailed
- belief
... if we'll just start dreaming.
===
166lbs/12.5%
7.5ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
88/91/-4 (fitness/fatigue/form)
500 Anti-Oxidant Score
>
IS IT THE SACRIFICE?
WHY DO SOME OF US stick with the endurance thing year after year after year and others check in for a season or two then check out...
... never to return?
There is something unseen happening.
I think I know what it is.
Sacrifice.
For better or worse...
- could be skipping a new car for a better bike
- an hour later out at night for an early run
- a quick swim instead of a tv binge
... we've sacrificed something.
That sacrifice produces the faith necessary to really go for it,
go for that insane physical goal we've set.
It gives us hope.
And, we love that...
... in everything we do.
===
165.2 lbs/12.5%
7ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
88/93/-6 (fitness/fatigue/form)
450 Anti-Oxidant Score
>
YOU'RE GONNA SAY THIS IS IT
THINGS AREN'T GOING to go according to plan. Everything is going to go south. Everything. And you're going to say this is it..
... This is how I end.
You can accept that,
or you can get to work.
That's all it is.
You just begin.
Solve one problem.
And then the next.
If you solve enough problems...
... you get to cross the finish line.
Adapted from the closing scene of The Martian.
It's a long movie,
about solving problems,
which is what we do the moment...
... we register for a race or commit snagging that elusive PR.
(highly recommend the movie)
===
165.2 lbs/12.6%
8sh hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
88/95/-7 (fitness/fatigue/form)
450 Anti-Oxidant Score
>
THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
IF WE'RE REALLY LUCKY, and we (you n me) are, we'll stumble into something that keeps us endlessly fascinated. No matter how much we do it, or how long we put it on pause...
... it is always, ALWAYS, a ton a fun.
How can we do it forever?
At a high level?
Before I tell ya the answer...
- age
- friends
- failure to progress
... we gotta accept the challenges.
1. If we aren't on point with our health choices, age may ravish us...
... and not the sexy kind.
2. As the playground circles the sun...
... many of our friends will hang it up (see #1.)
3. Failure to progress...
... leads to boredom.
Today, I hooked my sassy grin...
- rode with younger cats
- picked up a new trick
- pushed my limits
... up to the firehose of youth.
1. Lucked into shredding a lot of single track with Steve and Brian...
... the schedules aligned, the conversations vibrant.
2. Coming in hot to a corner, Steve locked up the rear wheel...
... Why did you do that? To vector the turn and change trajectory.
3. Brian, did you launch off that rock?...
... Yeah, came around the turn so fast I had to.
The real secret to the fountain of youth...
... making and keeping young friends.
===
166 lbs/12.7%
7ish hours sleep
no PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/92/-5 (fitness/fatigue/form)
440 Anti-Oxidant Score
>
THE HIDDEN ADVANTAGE
WE'RE BUSY. We work. Raise families. Participate in communities. Do our duties...
... what's our hidden advantage?
Just that.
We know how to...
- schedule
- pacify
- lead
... and we have perspective.
Which is what sets us apart,
keeps us in the hunt...
... 'till we cross the finish line.
===
164 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
no PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/92/-5 (fitness/fatigue/form)
440 Anti-Oxidant Score
>
DARE OR DARE NOT
SOMEWHERE AROUND 8 YEARS OLD, we learn of daring. Someone gets dared. We don't even know what the word means and, yet...
... we do.
Because there is tone.
An unsaid judgment.
I dare you.
Our response...
- bold
- calm
- weak
... means everything.
Later in life, that cat in the mirror still dares us...
... if we are lucky.
What are you daring yourself to do in 2026?
===
164.2 lbs/12.5%
7.75 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/92/-5 (fitness/fatigue/form)
440 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU SHOW A FRIEND AROUND TOWN?
GETTING A LONG-DISTANCE FRIEND TO VISIT is mostly rare, for most of us. We post to Starva, talk up our locale...
... to the point of bragging.
Then, the friend shows up.
Suddenly, we're wondering...
- will they be impressed
- can they keep up
- will they crash
... how this is gonna go down>
There was a time when Surfergirl would take such visiting friends aside and whisper...
... Be careful, he's kinda crazy.
Couldn't blame her as more than a few returned bleeding,
one with a broken bone.
It wasn't on purpose.
- I'd just forget
- be in the zone
- having a blast
... thinking they were doing the same.
The local, me...
... could rip the trails blindfolded.
Everyone else was riding blind.
Anyway...
... Tim did great today.
(I knew he would, and didn't really back it down at all.)
===
164.2 lbs/12.5%
7.75 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/91/-5 (fitness/fatigue/form)
470 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
GOOD NEWS: THERE'S HOPE!
THIS TIME OF YEAR, the schedule gets crowded. The company parties, family get togethers, community events...
... we want to attend 'em all.
It eats into the training time.
And, that's good.
Just yesterdee, Surfergirl reminded me of our date to see Gentry.
Her favorite trio was in town for a Christmas concert.
Driving down, we wondered if we'd run into any friends,
walking in we saw my brother and sisterinlaw...
... seating, we were astonished.
We were exactly right behind them.
Couldn't have planned it better,
total surprise.
But, that's not the point.
We were carried away in the spirit of the night...
... all the world's nonsense, forgotten.
When we returned home, there was a package on the doorstep.
Incredible...
... a customer had hand made classic ornaments for each of our family members.
As a gift.
The real point is if we'll shut off the news, the pointless socials and get out to events and people we love we find...
... there's hope!
Hoping you'll find plenty of time to share your love for others in the coming weeks.
===
162.2 lbs/12.2%
7.5 hours sleep
no PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
no Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/86/-1 (fitness/fatigue/form)
430 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
THE BEST FREE ADVICE YOU NEVER PAID FOR
WE ALL GET ACHES AND PAINS. Mostly, we just blow 'em off knowing in a few days things will right themselves. At least that's the idea. But, we are organic...
... our equipment is not.
It won't self heal,
like our miraculous bodies.
No matter how much positive energy we send it...
... those creaks won't go away on their own.
We gotta respect and inspect 'em.
I mean really figure it out.
Lemme splain it.
I've had an annoying creak for a couple of weeks.
Finally, last Friday...
- removed cranks
- checked, cleaned bottom bracket
- found a broken bolt on the chain ring spider
... thought that'd solve everything.
Mostly, kinda.
However, last steep climbs at end of Saturday's ride indicated problem not resolved.
Took into the shop for professional treatment.
Ace mechanic gives me a call.
It's not good.
How bad.
Axle in hub is cracked.
Yikes.
Yeah, it coulda been bad.
How bad?
Well, if it broke while riding it would have destroyed the hub innards, and...
And, what?
... and possibly locked up the wheel.
Now, I dunno how things are where you live, but on that ride I'd just finisihed...
... I hit 35 mph over a rocky, gravel fire road.
Had that wheel locked up...
... I'd be dead, at best.
Consider this the best free advice you Never paid for...
- bike
- bones
- muscles
... Fix thy creaks!
===
162.6 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/89/-3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
470 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
HAVE YOU HAD A CLASSY SMOKE, LATELY?
CELEBRATING AN EPIC EFFORT is, can be, a powerful factor in repeatability. You know, whether or not we ever do it again and...
... gain the associated benefits.
Old time movies we so classy.
In black and white.
Couple meets,
goes to dinner and dancing,
the very next scene we see...
... they are covered up, smoking in bed!!!
Here's how we do it most Saturdays.
Meet up at the corner,
hit it hard for 3-4 hours,
the next thing we know...
... we're at the country store.
Cokes, RedBulls, chips, even had Zingers yesterday...
... our version of smoking in bed.
===
Now, here's the diabolical brainwashing science...
- guaranteeing many repeat performances
... celebrating with lots of sugar and caffeine burns those good feelings in.
===
165.6 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/92/-6 (fitness/fatigue/form)
430 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
APPRECIATING A ROUGH START
FOR SOME GETTING STARTED is easy, for other it's hard. Even messy. So, what's better...
... an easy start or a tricky start?
Take today.
We'd climbed 4141', 13.4 miles.
The start, though steep, was pretty smooth.
The final 4.5 miles, were quite a bit rougher.
Lots of rocks.
I really suffered that last 2ish miles.
After a bit of a break,
it was time to plummet back down.
We pushed the pace pretty good those first 4 1/2 miles...
... over terrain I've flatted on many times.
I knew the next 9 miles were smoother, but...
... after the previous beating they seemed like a freeway.
We screamed down.
Surprisingly, I posted my 3rd fastest time ever.
(In case you're wondering if that was my 3rd time down, it was my 44th since 2012, per Starva)
This served as a good reminder...
... if we push through a rough start, we gain the skills to go much faster.
===
Further update on the Conti Dubitals...
- they roll reallyreallyreally fast
- corner dependably at high speed
- seem to be pretty darn puncture resistant
... I'm loving 'em.
Looking forward to playing with pressures,
I think I can run lower than the 16 and 17 I ran today.
(that was in the cold garage, before the heated up on the actual ride which would increase the pressure by a few pounds)
===
164.8 lbs/12.5%
7.5ish hours sleep
0 PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
89/107/-18 (fitness/fatigue/form)
430 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
WHAT ARE WE RIDING SATURDAY?
WE ALL HAVE A RHYTHM TO OUR TRAINING. We have a favorite rotation of workouts, training partners, intensity...
... just like the goto dinner schedule.
When all else fails, I know spaghetti and meat balls is a winner.
No matter what I have planned.
When it comes to Saturdays, the...
- crew
- pace
- route
... I have a few defaults.
If I've had two hard sessions during the week,
I'm leaning towards a longish sweetspot/tempo ride.
If the week only had one high intensity completed,
I'm gonna wring it out on Saturday.
This week's Wednesday Worlds was kinda hard, therefore...
... tomorrow I have a nasty 1ish hour uphill TT planned.
The younsters are gonna make me hurt.
Can't wait!
How do you do it?
===
165.6 lbs/12.7%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/88/-3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
440 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
TACKY, TORQUEY TESTING... CONTI DUBNITALS
GETTING NEW EQUIPMENT is always fun. Usually, it is preceded by all kinds of Kool-Aid drinking. You know, the marketing team laying it on thick...
... and our friends laughing at our antiquated ways.
This week, I bit.
Finally jumped to wider tires.
From 2.2 RaceKing in back and 2.2 CrossKing in front to...
... 2.4 Dubnitals, front and rear.
My testing took place on our local single tracks...
... while doing low-cadence, torque climbing in Zone 2.
I'd rip down,
ponder performance on way back up.
Going from 2.2 to 2.4 doesn't appear to be much,
the tires are a bit lighter than the 2.2s
My initial...
- they go from edge to edge much quicker
- seem to roll very fast
- traction is great
... reactions.
I think they're gonna be a great upgrade,
will test on the smoking fast downhills, Saturday.
===
166 lbs/12.7%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/93/-8 (fitness/fatigue/form)
450 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
MUTUALLY ASSURED DESTRUCTION
IF IT TAKES A VILLAGE to raise a child, then, for us, it obviously takes a group to train us up proper. The right gaggle...
... has countless benefits.
Number 1 being speed.
Which is why I did the Wednesday Worlds today, and rolled right into...
... Pain Cave.
When we're on form,
this is an hour segment of riding just below detonation.
Today was much easier...
- the group was slowish
- BBB and I cruised Pain Cave
- catching up and discussing next year's goals
... we were 5 minutes off the PRs.
That will come down because we committed to some rather outlandish goals.
Which means, we'll be pressing the pace on the WW ride,
then duking it out on Pain Cave.
Leading to our mutually assured destruction the rest of the work day...
... and, what we hope will be a massively successful 2026 campaign.
===
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165.4 lbs/12.7%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/95/-9 (fitness/fatigue/form)
420 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
OTB OR OTB?
WE HAVE ALL THESE CODE WORDS and acronyms in our culture. The deeper we get into it...
... the cryptic they become.
Here's the mechanic's favorite...
... I was just riding along.
His eye's roll and he scribbles on the notes...
... JRA.
I heard another from a shop owner who was barely hanging on and his "loyal" patrons were constantly asking for discounts and free stuff...
... he called them Freetards.
I've been guilty of both of those and quickly cleaned up my evil ways once I got the hint.
But, this one...
... it's been hard to stay away from.
OTB.
This one is a two-fer,
I can't get it out of my mind lately.
Off the back...
... which is where I seem to be finding myself a little more than my liking.
Over the bars...
... luckily, my recent wipeouts have been on solo rides.
===
165.8 lbs/12.7%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/88/-3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
390 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
ARE YOU CHOPPING WOOD?
WE ALL HAVE A FAVORITE MOVIE, book or story. One that inspires us to be more than we currently are, or return to a place we once dominated. These myths are important because...
... they can lead and guide us to a better future.
Truly powerful.
One of my all time favorites is Rocky IV.
Rocky, seeing his once enemy, the great Apollo Creed, who became his friend and mentor, get crushed by a Russian giant...
... decides he must do something completely different.
He must go...
- runs
- pulls a sled
- carries logs
- throws boulders
- chops down a tree
... to snowy and freezing Siberia.
Maybe it's winter,
maybe it's cold...
... maybe they only way to get nasty fit is chopping wood like Rocky.
===
166 lbs/12.7%
7.5ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
00 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/88/-4 (fitness/fatigue/form)
390 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
EARNING VS LEARNING
LIFE IS LIKE AN EPIC CARD GAME. We're dealt our genetic hand. As little children, we have no idea...
... we're just running around having fun.
Somewhere around the age of 8 or so we realize...
... we're not all created equal.
I can throw,
my aim is woeful.
I can run,
my friends are faster.
I can swim,
holding my breath is a struggle.
Most of us here, found we love to endure...
... persistence and suffering are out super powers.
We can't earn our way to a sub-4 minute mile, but...
... we can learn how to be faster and more efficient.
That's the journey we are on.
Learning how to be our best.
===
164.6 lbs/12.5%
8.5ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/93/-8 (fitness/fatigue/form)
290 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
TRAINING BLOCKHEAD
FOR MANY OF US, this is the time to back things down. Pick up a sporty side hustle. Hit the weights...
... do something different.
Makes sense.
The next season is a long way off.
Just one problem.
Physics.
You can't shoot a cannon from a canoe.
Meaning, when the season does come around, we're going to need a good base from which to start launching our hard efforts.
So, whatawee 'posed ta do?
Personally, I'm gonna...
- have fun
- be more socisl
- challenge my skills
... while logging some solid base mile.
===
166 lbs/12.7%
6.5ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
88/107/-20 (fitness/fatigue/form)
290 Anti-Oxidant Score
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
>
ARE YOU COMFY?
WE HEAR A LOT ABOUT comfort zones. How we want to avoid them because they hold us back, lead us to settling for...
... more than we can be.
Who wants that?
Things I think about after a less frightful drop down one of my all time favorite descents.
I held the KOM at one point,
still top 11.
Back than, I was really, really at ease on that screamer...
... in a state of flow, relaxed.
Comfy.
The good kind.
Yesterday, on the same segment, I was a hot mess.
Smiley on my rear wheel, showing his front wheel, asking...
... Are you riding cautious?
I wanted to say...
... Heck no, and Screw you!
Things were not flowing,
I was gripping.
Hard.
It was very uncomfortable because I haven't been on my MTB much the last year or so.
Practice leads to comfy,
comfy leads to flow,
flow leads to ripping.
Effortlessly.
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
7.5ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/94/-9 (fitness/fatigue/form)
290 Anti-Oxidant Score
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THERE'S A LEGENDARY CLIMB
SOARING 5600' ABOVE SEA LEVEL, we have access to a legendary climb. A gravel fire road. It's the kind of challenge we can sink our teeth into, get a baseline for our fitness...
... set legit goals.
The mountain ain't movin'...
- 9 miles
- 3000'
- 6.3%
... but, we are.
The KOM is held by current world tour pro Kevin Vermaerke,
which he probably set in the NICA days.
53:10
The next 9 are local legends...
... the legit kind, not the goofy Starva thing.
There are two ways to view...
- I'm slow, and I suck
- I'm slow, and I can improve
- I'm slow, and I'm dawgawn grateful to be ripping with my pals
... today's traditional Thanksgiving effort.
One more takeaway.
When I set my PR, we lived much closer to the mountain and I'd ride it 3-4 times a month.
It was a goto.
And, it got me thinking...
... if I wanna slay like that again, I gotta do it more.
Maybe every week for the rest of 2025,
and chop 18 minutes off today's time?
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
7.5ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
84/90/-6 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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I NEVER LIFTED WEIGHTS UNTIL I GOT INTO THE NFL...
MOST OF US ARE PROBABLY HEADING OUT for the local turkey trot or some sort of holiday ride. It's tradition, followed by the traditional...
... Did you ride or run today?
Which deserves...
... Yes, and the sun also rose this morning.
Earning an...
... I bet your hungry!
Usually followed by a...
... I didn't know you could eat so much pie!
At some point someone will turn on "the game".
As full as we are,
as much as that lycra gonna be stressed tomorrow...
... we realize endurance training doesn't favor or create massive muscles.
Which brings me to one of my all time favorite athletes...
... the Great Hershel Walker.
Dude was devastating in college and NFL.
This quote must have been so humiliating to those left flattened on the field....
- 2000-3000 pushups/day
- 3000-5000 crunches/day
- hundreds of pullups/day
- hundreds of dips/day
- air squats and lunges thousands
- 20-50 yard sprints
... I never lifted weights until I got into the NFL.
Damn.
We may not be - ok, never will be - built like Hershel, but...
... kinda makes ya wonder how much stronger we could be.
Dedicating little time,
from home.
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
7.5ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
20 minutes Reading/Journaling
83/82/0 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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STRATEGY VS THE DREAM
LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR yet? Maybe it's too early, I mean jeez it's not even Thanksgiving yet. But, almost...
... so, it might not be too soon.
There's no rule on that.
I was thinking about this on my ride yesterday.
What comes first...
... strategy or the dream.
Especially with all the InfooIncers on the socials.
You know which ones kill me....
... literally saw this one today...
... Download My 47 Points To Master Advertising Now!
hahahahahah
But, you get the idea.
We can get so hyped up on a new (to us) strategy...
- Single-legged box jumps while hula-hooping for explosive sprinting
- One million grams of carbohydrate from bonking to crushing
- Sleep like a grizzly and maul the group ride
... we start looking for a race to unleash.
I've done it,
still do it.
We can all be suckers,
the cons are as appealing as the conmen.
Anyway, what I concluded after zonetwoing my way around town was...
... The Field of Dream if we build it, they will come...
... is kinda right.
The players, errr strategies, don't show up until the field is built.
In other words, once we identify the...
- A race
- impossible PR
- unconquerable route
... then, and only then, will the strategies we need be apparent.
Let me say it differently.
We can quickly toss aside...
- techniques
- strategies
- hacks
... the worthless dross.
Because the really good stuff that works is easy to see...
... once we have our dream/goal/desire firm and clear in our minds.
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
82/74/7 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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NOT AS GOOD?
JOURNALISTS ARE SO MUCH SMARTER than us fans, they have incredible insights we just can't fathom. Why it's a wonder we even...
... bother seeing with our own eyes.
This is gold.
A journo says...
... MVdP is nowhere near as good as Tadej.
On the heels of saying...
... MVdP beat Tadej on the races he wanted to win.
He being MVdP,
and he being Tadej.
Wait,
what?
He's not as good,
but he beats him?
Oh, journo.
Here's the dill, and...
... it's a good lesson for us lowly amachuros.
On certain courses...
... certain riders are unbeatable.
The challenge is to find our course.
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164.2 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
81/58/12 (fitness/fatigue/form)
>
MY VICE IS TERRIBLE, MY CULT IS WORSE
FEW OF US HAVE BEEN TO AN AA MEETING, but we've seen TV/movie version many times. Hi, I'm Todd and...
... I'm an endurance junkie.
Hi Todd.
When we come clean with the general population, Today I...
- swam 10,000 yards
- rode for 5 hours
- ran 20 miles
... they think we're crazy.
We're not.
The adrenaline rush of ...
- 60 miles an hour in nothing but lycra
- the swimmers blue mind
- the runner's high
... we need that hit.
Regularly.
This risks we take...
- sending it down the mountain
- running along into the cold, dark night
- impossibly holding our breath one more length
... would freakout any life insurance company.
These sensations of pushing well beyond normal, reasonable, safe...
... are often all that's keeping us stable.
In all sincerity, because the allure of the lottery and dulling our senses with substances is so very tempting and tragically treacherous...
... stay dangerous my friends.
The sane kind.
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165.4 lbs/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
20 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
81/70/11 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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HOW WE SOLVE PROBLEMS
SOME PROBLEMS ARE HARDER than others to solve. It can be frustrating when the answers just aren't coming. This is...
... how I solve my problems.
It's a question of time, right?
The truly unsolvable problems need marinating...
- clearly identify what needs to be solved
- set aside time
- get outside
... during a very lazy ride, run or swim.
The only goal is to solve the problem.
A stop for a pastry and drink is often required...
... I carry a journal and a pen to help me flush out ideas.
The best problems take require more...
- miles
- creativity
- "fuel" stops
... 3 or 4 or a lot more sessions.
Just today I was trying to figure out what to focus on...
- goals
- events
- milestones
... for next year.
Went for a ride,
had a brainstorm,
came home to the Giant calendar.
And they think we ride just for fun and fitness!
===
165 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
0 PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
0 Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
20 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
83/81/2 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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BECAUSE IT'S BEAUTIFUL
WE ALL HAVE A WAY to perform. Whether it's vanquishing, showing off, sufferfesting, truly enjoying every moment, our individual efforts...
... leave a lasting impression.
On others,
on ourselves.
Is there a best way?
Right way?
Only way?
Let us not gaze into our own navel but...
- racers
- promoters
- business leaders
- matriarchs and patriarchs
- community and governments
... appreciate for better or worse.
It is what it is.
I was recently struck by a singer...
- unknown by most
- unwilling to submit to label demands
- who died without much fame or fortune at 33
... sold more than 10,000,000 records posthumously.
What?!... how? who?
The great Eve Cassidy sang as if every song was a gift to the listener,
with uncommon love and passion.
Nothing more.
May we all do our thing with such beauty.
===
Pull down her tracks on your music app... good wrenching vibes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C1_oNzhU7U
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
20 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
81/65/16 (fitness/fatigue/form) time to raise these numbers
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ON THE GAS
A LITTLE KNOWN SECRET to not falling over is going faster. It's counterintuitive. But, it's the first thing we taught the kids when they started riding motos in the desert...
... speed is our friend.
Then why did I suffer so badly last weekend in a desert-bound gravel race?
You didn't have a motor Dingdong!
No, it's more than that...
... and I've thought about it a lot this week.
The 92-mile race
- low gradient climbs and descents
- long, long straight roads
- mostly flat
... provided very little coasting.
We had to stay on the gas.
It's not like the terrain here,
most of my ride profiles look like a lumberjack's saw blade.
Anyway, I'm thinking about that this week because I'm starting to do sweetspot training...
... 90% of FTP, without coasting.
I've got to stay on the gas (the pedals).
It's hard to do when we have so many punchy climbs and lots of turns.
But, I'm a committed fool when it comes to this stuff.
===
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164.8 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
82/67/14 (fitness/fatigue/form) time to raise these numbers
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TAKE TWO, AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING
GETTING A COLD is annoying. Can't train like we want to, can't sleep well, hard to be productive. If we get near our lover fingers are raised in an X...
... so, what do we do?
To speed it up.
There are my goto...
- Zicam at first hint
- Pollo Loco tortilla soup
- Insanely hot and long showers
... rider's tales.
Then there's what I did today...
... which could massively backfire, tomorrow.
I woke up,
it was cold.
I had a cold,
and hemmed and hawed.
I consulted my alter ego Dr. Goforit, who said...
- raise your body temperature
- the nose will start to flow
- blow that gunk out
... Put on a kit and get on two wheels.
Torture.
I've had mixed success over the years.
I'll either be on my way to pneumonia...
... or good as new tomorrow.
===
165 lbs/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
81/58/23 (fitness/fatigue/form) time to raise these numbers
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THE GODLY CONNECTION IS STRONG IN THIS ONE
BEING OUTSIDE and unplugged is more than just an escape from "the real world". Most people in "modern society" rarely experience what that is like. We do because...
... that's where we thrive.
And, we're moving fast.
Even if we're practicing our craft daily,
and the whether is good,
we could use more.
Not less.
I experienced a snippet of much more on our road trip.
We took time to visit the land my greatgreatgrandfather homesteaded 100 years ago.
No one else was there but us.
Access is via a gravel road,
10 miles from a 2-lane highway.
No cell service.
The only inputs,
each other and nature.
The peace and solitude remarkable.
Over night, the temps dipped low enough to freeze the rain puddles from the prior evening.
We were cozy,
the van has a heater.
Still, when we rose to stretch and visit this hallowed land filled with childhood and parenthood memories...
... we were shocked by the reality of nature.
Not in a negative way,
one that makes you feel alive,
connected to more than a paycheck and bills.
To God.
To acquire the land...
- the extreme temps at 7000'
- the distance by horse or wagon to town
- the loneliness during the months no one came to visit
... E. M. Whiting had to stay on it and not leave, for two years.
How else could he make such a sacrifice if not feeling a closeness to his creator?
I feel it when I'm...
- there
- in the surf
- on our local trails
... and love it.
Need it.
And so...
- walk
- hike
- ride
- run
- surf
- swim
- camp
... we keep inviting and encouraging our friends to join us.
Outside.
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164.2 lbs/12.6%
9ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
81/58/23 (fitness/fatigue/form) time to raise these numbers
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MIRROR, MIRROR, ON THE...
DISNEY CREATED AN EMPIRE animating fairytales. Because the appeal is so strong, with little to no cultural barriers we have to ask ourselves not just why, but...
... which is our favorite.
Then, why?
Personally, Cinderella is my top choice.
Not just the story arc,
the snappy dances,
or catchy songs.
There's an orphan in all of us.
Often we don't see who we really are,
out talents lying dormant.
Could be naysayers,
could be something else.
It's nice that Price Charming is a price,
it's charming that he sees Cinderella as she really is.
The point isn't...
- Where's my prince charming?
- Who will save the day for me?
- Why am I not picked?
... to wallow in our sorrows.
The point is for whom are we Prince Charming?
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165.6 lbs/12.6% (not sure, traveling)
9ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
83/67/16 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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IT’S IN OUR DNA
TOO FEW OF US know our family history. Some barely know cousins. Great-grandparents? Forget about it. It’s just not a thing. And, yet…
… what could be more important?
To know their stories,
is to know ourselves.
Which is why we drove hours out of our way after the bike race.
Here in eastern Arizona, to soak of our roots.
Surfergirl’s great-grandfather helped settle Snowflake,
my great-great grandfather helped settle Saint Johns.
They are neighboring towns,
about 20 miles apart.
And the communities were quite friendly with each other.
You’d think we grew up out here,
and that’s how we met and married.
Not so.
I was born and raised in SoCal,
she was raised in Hawaii.
Maybe somethings are meant to be.
But, that’s not really the point.
This is hard country,
the high desert.
To carve a life and community out of nothing took strength, smarts, and massive cooperation…
… the same qualities it takes to complete very challenging endurance events.
Who is an ancestor that inspires you?
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165.6 lbs/12.6% (not sure, traveling)
7ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
86/87/-0 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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I WANNA PUT A DENT IN THAT GIRL
IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE we can say and do the craziest things. You know things we might not normally say or do. And, at the time...
... they sound/seem totally normal.
Like today.
I had the awesome opportunity to flat 15 minutes into the 92 mile race...
... suddenly I'm swearing like a sailor.
It wasn't horrific,
still, glad no one was around.
Spent the next 50 miles basically riding by myself.
Doing my best.
Jumping from group to group.
I roll up on one of the female leaders,
bridge across to another badass Barbie.
And, I hear her say the funniest thing...
... I wanna put a dent in that girl.
Speaking of the other racer.
I visualize a halloween scene,
hatchet stuck in the helmet.
Hahaha.
Then the crass, neanderthal in me thinks...
... that sounds like something I'd like to do on date night.
Not the hatchet...
... if you know what I mean.
These crazy thoughts are birthed in our very depleted states, as we...
... do our best to stay upright and moving forward.
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165.6 lbs/12.6% (not sure, traveling)
7ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/89/-2 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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WHY WOULD ANYBODY GO TO DOUGLASS, AZ?
RACING VENUES ARE HARD TO COME BY, especially in big cities. Almost impossible. The result is the bigger the race, the more likely we are to travel...
... someplace we've never been.
Would never go.
Here I am,
two hours south of Tucson,
on the Mexican border, in Douglass, AZ.
This gravel race has the same vibe as my first Leadville,
back in '99.
Small town,
somewhat forgotten.
Which makes it a perfect place to stage a gravel race...
... surrounded my endless gravel roads.
I decided to sponsor the race for three reasons...
- Mike, the promoter, is hella nice and persistent.
- He's a huge fan of our products
- I'm a huge fan of gravel races
... which are the only reasons to sponsor anything.
Passion and admiration for what each other are doing.
Funny story.
I have actually been here before.
Back in the 80's.
I was doing missionary work in Mexico and our visas needed to be renewed. Five us youngsters piled in a van and hit to Agua Prieto, MX. The plan was to walk across to Douglass, wait five minutes and walk back with new visas.
We were greeted with...
... No, no gringo. No se puede asi. (Not so fast whitey, you can't do it like that.)
So we...
- spent the night in Motel 6
- chomped Pizza Hut
- watched ESPN
... forgot all our Spanish.
And crossed back the next day.
I'm guessing Borderlands gravel will be slightly more challenging.
Good night now.
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165.6 lbs/12.6% (not sure, traveling)
7.5 hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
83/64/18 (fitness/fatigue/form) ... somebody is tapered!
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HURRY UP
IN OUR EFFORTS TO GET FASTER, we often think of the many benefits. Mainly health, youthfulness. And truth is...
... we are better than most, not as good as some.
Who's better?
By that, do you mean...
... how could anybody be better???
We are aerobic machines, and that is a key to longevity.
Mostly.
Here are...
- Sprints
- Weights
... the missing ingredients.
I know, I know...
- sprinting sucks
- weights can be dangerous
- and, for the weenies in the back, who wants to gain weight?
... what you're thinking.
According to research, when we lift weights not only do our bones get denser but there are intra-muscular gains to be made that we cannot get any other way.
You know what else is weird, most people in our culture never sprint again after their early twenties.
So, here's the main takeaway from all scientific facts do 'em and...
... move faster, age slower.
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165.6 lbs/12.6%
7.5 hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
85/71/13 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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GIVERS
THERE ARE THOSE WHO VOLUNTEER selflessly and those who volunteer selfishly. Both are admirable. In fact, when I was a race promoter it blew my mind that...
... people just reach out and offer their assistance.
Just giving where there's an obvious need.
I ran into a selfish one tonight.
The sun had set,
my headlight was on.
I was making my way cautiously because the ruts on this particular trail are bad and...
... there's an enormous sinkhole that might kill ya.
As a get there...
... did I say it was pitch dark?...
... a man is standing with a shovel in one hand and a trowel in the other.
Creepy?
Scary?
Nope, I knew what he was up to.
Not burying bodies...
... prepping the trail so when it rains this weekend the ruts will fill in.
I stopped.
Introduced myself.
Thanked him profusely.
No need, I just moved here and can't believe how lucky we are to have these trails right here. Just wanna make 'em perfect for my kids and me to ride on.
To which I could only say...
... Bro, you gotta let me make you a custom RaceDay Bag.
Is there a better gift?
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165.8 lbs/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/82/5 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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I THINK I VOIDED THE WARRANTY
LIVING IN THE ACTION SPORTS MECCA of the world, I'm surrounded and influenced by all manner of creative, ingenious athletes. We all feed off each other. My friend Kody...
... started making super aero computer mounts.
3D printed gloriousness.
My new MTB was in need.
I reached out.
Got a mount for Roval bars?
Yes.
Cool, I'll get one.
We haven't tested for lights yet.
He thought I was asking for my road bike.
So yeah...
- the road mount is super aero
- looks freakin' awesome
- supports a light
... survived and thrived on first MTB ride.
Did my evil test void the warranty?
I dunno.
But, this is...
- come up product ideas
- make it
- test it
... what we do around here.
Here's a ink to his site: https://nanoworx.shop
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165.6 lbs/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/85/2 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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DO YOU KNOW YOUR GOLDILOCKS NUMBER?
WE ARE ALL SEARCHING for that magic number of hours to maximize our training. You know, the Goldilocks amount. Not too little. Not too much...
... the perfect amount of work.
I know where it is.
You do to.
Look back over the year.
Find the week that didn't wreck you, the...
- hours
- distance
- intensity
... I can do this every week.
Bonus/verification if you had any...
- Segments
- PWR
- HR
... PRs the following week(s)?
That's your Goldilocks number.
Mine's about...
- saddle time
- bit of strength work
- some sort of other fun
... 13 hours/week.
What's yours?
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164.8 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
0 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
88/86/1 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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YOU GET 1 WISH
2026 WILL BE HERE soon enough. Many of us are already planning work, vacations, family time...
... and, yes, races.
You get 1 wish.
Here it is...
- lay out your Giant RaceDay Calendar
- scour the interwebs for races
- pick one, and do it
... no limitations.
Imagine it...
- Anywhere on this giant blue marble.
- Any time of the year
- Dream equipment
- Fantastic lodging
- Clear schedule
... and ask yourself.
If not this year...
... when?
'Cause here's the deal, if we only did one race next year...
... we could probably make it happen.
It's just a mental game, play it out, and let me know...
... where, when and why.
Me personally, my top choices...
- Gravel Burn, South Africa
- Oregon Trail
- Rebecca's Private Idaho
... are gravel stage races.
Gravel Burn looks insane.
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You do have a Giant RaceDay Calendar, right?
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164.4 lbs/12.5%
8ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
0 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
89/91/-3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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THE REBEL ALLIANCE IS GROWING
EVERY NOW AND THEN a new format or race or course or piece of equipment comes along with promises to change everything. Except hardly anything changes...
... until something sparks.
How does that work?
Like this.
About 10 years ago, I purchased my first gravel bike.
My friends, like me, were roadies and mountain bikers.
A gravel bike seemed like the worst of both worlds.
I got it,
understood where they were coming from.
Except, I was having so dang much fun...
... I didn't care.
I just kept riding gravel,
inviting my friends,
enduring their
mockery.
It wasn't overnight,
more like overdecade.
The last two Saturdays, most telling.
Eight days ago, an absolute shredder on a mountain bike shows up on a spanking new gravel bike.
30 minutes in, he's grinning and shouting...
... This looks so wrong, but gadang it's fun!
Today, another pal shows up for his first group gravel ride.
He's gifted off road, we spent years riding motos in the desert...
... We're going 30+ miles an hour, I can't believe how much ground we can cover!
Does that mean you should be riding gravel, too?
Maybe.
But, really, it's just a lesson in how things that are worthwhile spread.
Then again...
... What did the gravel bike say to the road bike?
I am your father.
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165.6 lbs/12.6%
8ish hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
0 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
90/105/-15 (fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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FAMOUS COACHES ARE GETTING FIRED RIGHT AND LEFT
IN PRO SPORTS, or high level amateur, there is always a spot light on the coaches. At some point, blame or credit lands...
... squarely on their shoulders.
Should it?
I do love to follow college football...
- the emotional swings
- the athleticism
- the stadiums
... so much energy and unpredictablity.
Who would have thought so many megamilliondollar...
... coaches would be punted this year.
Mid-season.
The great Seth Godin wrote The Gap.
The idea behind the book is when we find ourselves unable to close the gap to our goal...
... the sooner we decide to quit and move on, the better.
It might be a pro gambling tactic as well...
... but, the only gambling I do is putting my heart, soul and cash into this business.
Anyway, would you have/have you had the guts...
... to change directions, and how quickly would you do it?
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163.6 lbs/12.4%
7.5 hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/83/3 (fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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CHOOSE WORTHY ADVERSARIES
WHAT IS IT ABOUT LOVING UNDERDOGS? It's so uniquely American. Is it our origin story, the DNA of our culture...
... to cheer for the fighter with no chance?
Honestly.
Who can't feel a bit of their own soul being crushed with every blow the awesome Apollo Creed delivers to a...
... bloodied, bruised, crushed Rocky Balboa?
We've all been in that arena.
Had the bell ring.
Still standing.
Somehow.
We humans thrive against overwhelming adversaries...
- inspiration
- desperation
- exasperation
... oozing with confidence and power.
When our all is required,
we discover who we really are.
As the great Kierkegaard said...
... What doesn't kill me makes me stronger.
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164.6 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/88/-1 (fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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MY TOP 5 SPEED HACKS
FOR MOST OF US, going faster, getting better, has less to do with a fancy new gizmo or the latest training fad. We know that...
... but, what are doing about it?
Like the Mastercard ad says...
... some things are priceless.
Here are five...
- Sleep
- Nutrition
- Strength
- Maintenance
- Consistency
... anybody can do.
These are my hacks.
Sleep.
Figure out when we want to wake up. Get in bed 8 hours prior to that. Stay there until it's time. Eventually, our bodies get the hang of it, and boom... we're sleep doping.
Nutrition.
Eat clean. No packaged foods. If we can't identify the ingredients, we don't consume it.
Strength.
Do the basics, at home. We don't have time to drive to the gym. No need to do all the sets at once, break 'em up throughout the day. Hardly any equipment is needed: pull up bar, a few dumbbells (adjustables for the win).
Maintenance.
New equipment is so nice because it is all tight and precise. Flawless maintenance will keep that new equipment performance for years, and we'll always be race ready.
Consistency.
If we always train at the same time magic happens. Those around us learn and appreciate our commitment. We get it done. Always.
A final word.
I was never the best athlete. Not among my friends, and certainly not at school or among the general population.
I was never picked first, couldn't aim or hit anything regularity.
I wasn't the bravest or most daringist.
I did have one thing going for me...
... I freakin' loved being outside and being challenged by nature.
Today, I'm probably better than almost all my contemporaries.
That's not a flex, it's just happens.
They quit.
Which brings us to the top two hacks of all time...
... commitment and passion.
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165.2 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
√ Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls, Split Squats
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/83/3(fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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YOU'VE LOST THAT AWESOME FEELING... GET IT BACK!
THERE'S A CERTAIN SOMETHING we feel during the early days of picking up our passion. It's tangible. We can taste it. We love it...
... that's how we got here.
I'd lost it.
Over the last couple of years, drunk with stupid stats from Training Peaks and Starva...
- more time
- more miles
- more climbing
... I found myself wallowing in fatigue.
Don't get me wrong.
I'd line up, or roll out with the pals, and, though I might be quick to drift back...
... the ability to endure for hours was ridiculous.
Something snapped.
Or, lightning struck.
I dunno.
But, a few weeks ago, I woke up and said...
Screw it!
I'm cutting down the long slogs...
... and bringing back sprint days.
2-3 hours became 90 minutes.
With 10-15 VO2 max efforts,
lasting 10 seconds to 5 minutes.
I'm super fortunate to live close to trails with a lot of straight up and straight down...
... I let the terrain dictate how long the sprint lasts.
Then, focus on my DH skills...
... coasting, staying off the brakes, carving and carrying speed.
The upshot, after 90 minutes and 10+ solid efforts?
I feel amazing,
not pooped.
Sprinting engages all our muscles and focus...
... a total mind, body soul work out.
Soul?
Yeah, trust me.
Do 'em right, and you'll see stars and feel God's presence could be imminent.
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164.3 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
No PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises
No Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls
10 minutes stretching
90 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/83/3(fitness/fatigue/form)
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YOU CAN'T GROW A BEARD OVERNIGHT
WE WANNA BE FASTER. Right now. Not this season, not this month, not this week, not today. Right now...
... 300 meters from the finish line.
Houston, we have a problem.
Go ahead.
We forgot to add fuel to the return booster.
Sucks to be you.
Yeah.
We can't grow a beard overnight.
A good one, for some of us...
... can take months.
If we wanna be fast in the final sprint,
if we wanna negative split the course...
... we gotta put in the work before we need the result.
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164.3 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises, Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls
10 minutes stretching
30 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/82/4 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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CULTURE WARS
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF TRAINING groups. Both extend invitations...
... the similarities stop there.
One culture assures...
- everyone is ready to start together
- there are plenty of stops
- nobody gets left behind
... fairness and concern.
The other demands...
- leaving on time
- no stopping
- no waiting
... rugged individuals.
The group we...
- join
- create
- help grow
... depends on the result we are looking for.
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165.2 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
√ PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises, Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls
10 minutes stretching
180 minutes Reading/Journaling
87/86/1 (fitness/fatigue/form)
https://www.strava.com/athletes/10248
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DIRT WORLD PROBLEMS
EVERY SURFACE HAS it's challenges. Add in the weather, how we approach things...
... changes quickly.
Super mist.
The normally grippy sidewalk we were slaying to meet the rest of the crew, was not only glazed with moisture...
... bright green moss screamed Slow down and do not lean over.
We ain't rookies,
not a problem.
It was so misty, the glasses were tucked away.
The late Fall moon dust covering most of our trails and roads...
- forks
- shins
- lenses
... quickly 3D prints on to everything.
Bombing the first downhill...
- nearly 40mph
- no brakes
- 1 minute
... the dust and pebbles flying up stinging our eyes.
Two choices:
Wear the glasses,
blurry, smudgy vision.
Wear no protection,
smoke your corneas or contacts.
When the sun finally burned through,
I grabbed my glasses from my jersey pocket...
... they were covered in sweat.
lol
Truly, dirt world challenges.
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164.4 lbs/12.5%
8 hours sleep
PullUps, PushUps, Rows, Shoulder Presses, Heel Raises, Calf Raises, Box Jumps, Dead Lifts, Nordic Curls
10 minutes stretching
60 minutes Reading/Journaling
90/99/-10 (fitness/fatigue/form)
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WANT TO KNOW HOW I REALLY FEEL ABOUT THE ARIZONA RACES?
Mar 14, 2022
by TODD BROWN
OK, I'VE BEEN A FUNK ALL DAY. Could just be getting back in the swing of work things after a week of racing, but I think it's more. To be perfectly honest...
... I'm ticked!
It started with the 2 second places at the road stage race.
I know what you're thinking.
You should be happy with second.
I'm not.
I have collected an otherworldly amount of 2nd place finishes. It's to the point Surfergirl hesitates to ask...
... yes, it's that freakin' bad.
Of course, I would be thrilled if I didn't think I had a chanceinhell of winning.
But, I won both of those stages 3 years ago. It was pretty much the same guys except for Dougie... and I know his M.O. is to attack and get away. I really screwed it up when I let him get away and gambled on the others chasing him down...
... I mean really screwed that up on the road race.
The subsequent circuit race had a $#!|show ending.
There was nothing I could do about the race official's terrible decision to stop us 2 miles before the sprint vs a lap earlier. I don't think I could have handled it any better than I did. Going from a near standstill, with a target on my back, was difficult...
... it just stung to get pipped at the line.
The icing on the cake, of course, was not listening to my spidersense and rolling with only 20lbs in my rear tire at The Cactus Cup MTB race Saturday. I'm just too much of a charger to pussyfoot it across the rocks.
Instead of a hardearned podium on a tough course against some real MTB ninjas...
... I did a 3 mile walk of shame.
Pushing my bike while my competitors mockingly (in my mind) rushed by, along with every other man, woman and child...
... really. really, really, really stunk.
To add to my pain, I have learned that Mavic, the makers of this fine rear wheel which I have absolutely loved...
... apparently isn't even operating in the US at the moment.
Am I screwed regarding their advertised lifetime warranty????
So, there you have it...
... I'm an angry old man today.
It has nothing to do with disrespecting my competitors and everything to do with...
... my high expectations for myself!
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... retail therapy is real, even for me the maker.
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164.7
8 hrs
18 Pull Ups + 16 Power PushUps + 30 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
6 RACES, 10 DAYS
Mar 13, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I'VE BEEN THINKING ABOUT THE LAST 10 DAYS FOR ABOUT A YEAR. Racing two 3-day stages races on back to back weekends in AZ...
... what could be better?!
The rolling terrain means fast, fast racing.
Nothing slow.
No grinding.
That's the way I like it.
Home now, I'm feeling super blessed to have been able to pull it off.
- To realize my latest training tweaks are real breakthroughs
- To hang with friends I only see when traveling
- To do some fun riding between the races
- To camp out in the middle of nowhere
- To get some pretty good results
I'll miss the quiet mornings and evenings, the expansive vistas and the clear, clean air...
... yep, feeling very fortunate.
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163ish (no scale)
7.5 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats (minimumish day)
0 minutes recovery
150 minutes reading + Journaling
PRIDE AND GREED, THEY'LL KILL YA EVER TIME
Mar 12, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I WAS SO SMUGLY CONFIDENT IT WOULD BE A GOOD DAY. I'd held back in the TT, legs felt great, bike was perfect...
... but I ignored my spider sense.
And, it cost me.
Before I get there, here's a quick run down of the race.
As our group advanced towards the start line for our wave, an official stopped us.
We're gonna call up the top 10 first, the next 20 fastest can fill in behind, and the rest of ya's after that.
Gotta be honest, it's pretty cool getting called up to the start line.
1 minute!
30 seconds!
5-4-3-2-1...
... the local AZ stud pins on Go!
The first mile or so, it's one long charging centipede.
After the first, and only, stinging climb, it's pretty much over. Six of us are out of site...
... I feel great.
Historically, I'm shelled at this point. Not today.
Rider 5 blows.
Rider 4 blows.
I close gaps, but the pressure is just to much.
FluorescentGreenJerseyGuy rolls by and I jump on, and we're off. Nobody else is even close...
... the lead 3 are pulling away, the two of us are rocking.
In review, I see a lot of PRs.
I still feel really good, and I'm very happy to not have the Wahoo...
... racing on feel and an occasional glance at my Apple Watch.
Here's where the pride brings me down...
First,
The Mini RaceDay Bag™ 2.0 turned out really great. It's just super clean the way it mounts. I love the way it holds everything silently. I'm real proud of the way it looks on my bike. Racy.
One problem.
I had it all set up for road, meaning all the dynaplugs were road ready. Sure I had the fat heads for MTB, but they weren't locked and loaded.
Second,
FluorescentGreenJerseyGuy sits on my wheel for a long, long time. To be fair, I'd done the same. But, when I gallantly pulled through I was sure to do it at a pace he could latch on.
When he passed me, after 40 minutes of following, he went hard. Gapped me. It happens, you rest and rest and rest and ya just can't resist making a strong move.
I know that.
So, I watched him ease ahead...
... then stop gaining...
... with the top of a 1 mile, rocky climb in sight, I closed the gap and jumped him for the equally rocky down hill.
Went as fast as I could.
He is a really good bike handler and stayed glued.
There was only one more really rocky descent and I was still in front. I purposely went as fast as I could hoping he would flat.
Oops.
Not a good idea.
I flatted.
Are you keep track of my pride? Didn't check my equipment set up and figured I could force him to flat because I have had such good luck with my tires.
That's just stupid.
I got busy fixing the flat. It took 6 or 7 minutes, 1.5 air cartridges, 4 dynaplugs.
After about 3 minutes 5th and 6th place went by.
3ish minutes later I finally got the tire to hold air.
And here comes the greed.
I was concerned the tire might not seal, so I didn't use that last 1/2 of the canister.
I should have.
While I was back up to speed, going as hard or harder than I did on the TT yesterday, I passed 6th place then I passed AZ stud who'd also flatted.
Back up to 4th.
If only I hadn't been so greedy and anxious to make up lost time. I would have heeded that rear wheel's screams for more air.
Instead, I nailed another rock with such excellent precision that a shattered the rim.
Lessons learned:
- Check, doublecheck, triplecheck all equipment.
- Slow the heck down and repair the bike properly before hauling off.
- Always listen to the Spidersense which was yelling You need more than 20lbs for this course!!!
In the shouldacouldawoulda world, there was a podium spot waiting for me. 3rd for sure, but I'm pretty sure I'da won a sprint up the long straightaway.
Oh, one more lesson...
... I do better ignoring the data and just racing my dern bike.
The Wahoo (which I found in the wrong pocket of my RaceDay Bag™) is great for training rides, but I am confident I'm faster without it during really intense racing.
That's just me.
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163ish (no scale)
7.75 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
0 minutes reading + Journaling
AREN'T WE A SUPERSTITIOUS LOT
Mar 11, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WE ALL HAVE OUR SUPERSTITIOUS BELIEFS. Some are rituals we Have to do, others drinks or foods or warm ups. Even if we think we are rational...
... we aren't, as much as we think.
I'm okay with that.
Conceiving is believing is achieving.
It's a well worn trail to enlightment and confidence.
But, when one of our Gotta haves is missing it can throw us off our game...
... really mess with our heads.
Then we have a choice.
Believe all is lost or potentially breakthrough to a new way of doing things.
I have found breaking the superstitions to generally be a good way to develop what was once a potential skill into something I know and can depend on.
Case in point:
During my travels to these races I've managed to misplace my Wahoo. How you ask? By not putting it back in the proper pocket of my RaceDay Bag™. Oops.
If there was ever a time to use a computer to track our efforts, it's Saturday's 40 miles MTB race. From experience, I know there will be hours when I'm alone. That would be an ideal time to lean on the HR monitor for pacing.
I do have my Apple Watch. I can glance at it occasionally, but not as easily or safely at speed, off road..
TBH, I wish I had the Wahoo. It's useful. I trust it.
There are two choices:
- cry, Wo is me, all is lost
- or, F' that... it probably kept me from going fast enough anyway.
By now, you know me well enough to know how I'll play...
... and how I recommend you play it.
As I state in my book, Expect good things to happen.
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I wrote the above earlier today, before the TT in the afternoon.
Riding purely on feel, I started out slower than last year but managed to PR the course. I'm pretty happy with that, and encouraged to ride on feel tomorrow.
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Dominic, from New Jersey, introduced himself to me at the Cactus Cup venue this morning. He had one of my book flyers in his hand, wrinkled.
Do you have any books?
Oh man, no I don't.
Shame on you.
I'm sorry, and thanks for the reminder. You can always order it and pay the shipping.
I know, just wanted a signed copy.
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163ish (no scale)
8 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
1- minutes recovery
120 minutes reading + Journaling
PRE-RIDING LIKE A PRO
Mar 10, 2022
by TODD BROWN
PROS ARE SO GOOD AND TRAVEL SO MUCH, they often don't pre-ride a course. They don't need to. We do, and here's how to do it...
... in a pro way.
Nearly all of us have had the exhilarating and nerve-racking opportunity to be in a school/community play.
We get the line(s) and memorize at home.
It's all great until the dress rehearsal.
That's where we find out just how nervous we are, how hard it is to remain focused...
... and deliver that dang part!
We go home, practice some more.
The next dress rehearsal goes better.
Repeat they cycle a few more times...
... and a star is born!
Think of your intervals, your bike prep, loading your RaceDay Bag™, etc as memorizing your lines...
... perfect all of it.
Get out to the course as early as possible and pre-ride it as close as possible to your raceday set up...
... this is your dress rehearsal.
Take note of everything:
- Weather
- Angle of sun
- Terrain surface
- Exit and entrance angles on turns
- Final miles
- Duration
- etc
And, if possible, repeat the cycle a few more times.
Can't get out there early? Read up on it. Look for videos. Search out others who have raced the course. There is a lot that can be done remote.
Too many of us forget our lines on raceday...
... lose our minds and blow it.
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163ish (no scale)
8 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
120 minutes reading + Journaling
THE LIFE OF A BIKE WIDOW(ER)
Mar 09, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE IS A THICK LINE BETWEEN TRAINING and Whattheheck are you doing to our relationship? If it was a fine line, we'd be fine. But, it's thick...
... and easy to ride on.
Which can be a problem because riding that line sends all the wrong signals to those we love.
If it were skinny, like a parking lot line, we'd fall one way or the other. It is a lot more like the road paved to hell...
... wide and welcoming.
I was reminded of that today when the above pic came in. Surfergirl and EasyE's lover shot us a picture of them suffering through another day without us...
... just look at those smiles.
They are beyond missing us and our goofy diets, obsessive resting, and wandering in and out during the day from bike to work to gym to work, and so on...
... a break is good from time to time.
I was careful to schedule a surf trip with her before I left, and have time set aside to surf with her in preparation for the adventure...
... she's never been more supportive.
Of course, it's planned right in between a giant racing block and the start of my insane Leadville quest...
... just don't tell her that.
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... it's great making sure all the important stuff happens all year long.
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... or are you the type that wings?
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163ish (no scale)
8 hrs
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
120 minutes reading + Journaling
SHOULD EX-PROS RACE IN THE AMATEUR AGE GROUPS.
Mar 08, 2022
by TODD BROWN
SHOULD EX-PROS BE RACING AMATEUR AGE GROUPS? This came up twice over the weekend. And, I have a definite opinion which I'm guessing...
... 50% of you are going to hate.
In the 40+ men's race, an ex-pro crushed the time trial, soloed most of the road race, and did the same thing in the circuit race.
It wasn't close, at all.
That's an ex-pro road racer.
We also have many ex-pros from other sports who pick up bike racing and start ripping it up and blowing everyone away.
My opinion?
First, I think it's weird that anybody regularly signs up for any kind of competition and handily destroys all comers.
Where is the fun in that?
Battling is fun. Being pushed to your limits is fun. Winning is fun...
... but, not when it's a lock...
... unless it's your livelihood.
To me, that's just weird.
I think that's why you see many "older" lifelong bicycle racers, Ned and Tinker come to mind, who still race pro.
Second, I flipping love seeing these "seasoned" racers still killing it. Whether it's as an age-grouper or racing pro...
... it freakin' inspires the helloutta me, and gives me hope to maintain what the good lord gave me to work with.
Third, there aren't a million of these cats anyway.
Which means, we all have a very good chance of sharing the podium with a legend...
... and that is about as cool as it gets in my book.
I searched and searched for the podiums with me and Tinker, no luck, you'll have to trust me.
That's Jeff Ward above, Supercross World champ and Indy car racer sharing the podium with me last year at CritCross...
... and I'm dang happy to rub shoulders and become friends with this caliber of athlete.
Who knows, maybe I'll outlast them,
or they'll have a really bad day,
or a mechanical breakdown,
and I'll get the V.
Which brings it all back to this...
... stop comparing yourself.
Winning is nice, PRs are better...
... only you know if you gave your best.
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HATE THE WHEELSUCKING, NOT THE WHEELSUCKER
Mar 07, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I COULD ONLY LAUGH. After chasing down multiple attacks, and doing my galdarn bestest to keep things together and fast...
... I was called a wheelsucker.
Oh, the horror!
A sprinter, with no teammates, and limited timetrialing ability accused of being a wheelsucker...
... no shyte Shylock.
But, really, what is a wheelsucker?
Sure, it's someone who is trying to spend the least amount of energy possible and get a good result...
... which everybody does to differing degrees.
If someone is sucking your wheel, it sucks. Totally.
You're working, they aren't (as much).
You're strong, they're cautious...
... or trying to wear you down
or get in your head
or intimidated by your reputation of dispatching mere mortals
or they're just hanging on as best they can.
How do you get rid of a wheelsucker?
- Just like Dougie did on Saturday, attack attack attack until you get away.
- Sit up, let them by and suck their wheel.
- Send teammates on the attack to wear the suckers out.
Whatever you do, don't get mad.
They're racing their race, you race yours. Make you're own luck...
... and heavens sakes, realize it's a compliment to your obvious superior power.
Which reminds me, I have a brutal XC race on Saturday. 3ish hours. There's no wheelsuckery in mountain biking...
- Strongest rider
- With best handling skills
- Who's bike stays together
- And has a superior nutrition strategy
... always wins.
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3 THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WERE THE KING OF USA CYCLING
Mar 06, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WELLLLLLL, AFTER A HOT SHOWER AND SOME TIME TO REFLECT, I've driven back to the circuit race to soak in the vibe. We had an interesting finale, leaving many heads shaking...
... and me asking, how could we fix it?
It's not just the issue we had, it's bigger.
But, here's a specific example.
On the final lap, after 90 minutes of racing, after covering moves and fighting for position the pro field came by us...
... with 2 miles to go.
I'm a sprinter, and as any sprinter can tell you, the final 2 miles have a lot of drama. Everybody with a shot wants to be in the perfect position, and we're all counting on the speeds to remain high...
... instead the race official reined us to a near stand still.
When all the pros and their caravan of cars were final through, we had about a mile to go. Frankly, I didn't care to much because we were still all in about the same position...
... but, that's not how a lot of guys felt.
There was much yelling for a protest finish. Their big idea was to slowly roll in together.
And, I'm thinking What the hell? Protest what? We invested a lot of money and time to be here: entry fees, travel, lodging, training, gear and bikes. All told, it's an embarrassing amount...
... to let go to waste.
Meanwhile, the 60 guys behind the boisterous, whiney lead 20 have no clue what's going on up front, and when we make the final turn and the road opens up they come galloping through like an unruly herd of buffalo.
Not ideal.
So, what would I do if I was king of USA Cycling?
I would expand my kingdom and take care of my people.
Here's how:
Bring in professional staff
In most cases, races are put on by a local promoter who knows the community and the ins and outs of getting things done. Bonus points for those promoters able to obtain significant sponsorship cash.
The execution of the event on race day can be overwhelming, this I know from personal promoting experience. Having professional staff come in and take care of logistics would be an incredible help. More importantly, it could standardize the product being offered.
Most promoters are part-time at best. They are awesome in every way. However, it's an awful lot to ask volunteers with little to no knowledge of racing to take care of hundreds of wound up competitors on raceday.
How to do this? Charge more.
As pointed out above, the entry fees are minuscule compared to everything else we put in to it as competitors.
What about promoters who have enough races to have staff? Listen to the input and ideas they have to bring everybody's offering to a new, higher level.
Most of us have been to an event like Leadville or BWR or QuickNDirty or OverTheHump or CBR and know what a quality experience it can be. Those events, and many others are thriving. They aren't cheap and it shows in the product delivered.
In addition to staff, I'd bestow the local promoters with sponsorship dollars from our national parters and let them keep any local sponsorship money for themselves. In other words, I'd do everything possible to make sure a reasonable profit was turned vs. a stinging loss of cash.
Own Community and The Data
Part of this equation would be to have ALL races in one database. Easy to find events, with a standard format for navigating everything from Registration to arrival at the Start line.
Further, all racers would listed there. We could easily see who our competitors are and this wouldn't be just for seeing what they are up to. It would be the place for racers to connect. So many times I've met a really cool cat at a far away race and never been able to easily stay in touch.
How to do this? Offer this for technology free to the promoters and racers.
Use an ad driven model to boost the hundred or so we already kick in. It doesn't have to be spammy, carefully curated ads from companies who love what we do and make things we would love to have could be wonderful.
Race Numbers
Can't we all have a permanent race number?
3 characters - numbers and letters.
Then, we can have a standardized race number size and print it right on our jerseys.
No more pins.
No more giant numbers covering our pockets.
No more ruined jerseys with a million pin holes and tears.
No more race officials yelling at the poor racer who failed to follow their particular race's peculiar number placement.
Racer check in would be much smoother, too.
A Final Word
We all love our sport. All our lives have been changed and generally improved. We are healthier than most of the population and have made terrific friends.
We all want it to grow.
Everybody.
Promoters.
Racers.
Fans.
You.
Me.
Oh, and for those of you still reading, with all the chaos of the final mile I managed another 2nd place...
... and I'm pretty happy about that.
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RACING ON THROUGH
Mar 05, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE ARE TWO THINGS I LOVE ABOUT RACING IN TUCSON, things we don't have in my parts. There are also things we do have, and I was reminded of them as I pulled into Waffle House...
... at 5am.
A shadowy figure had crossed road and headed towards the same door I was pointing for.
He got there first.
Opened the door, but didn't go in.
As I squeezed past, I could see he was young. The dark circles under his eyes needed rest. Tattoos encircled his neck.
I ordered my usual, which is only my usual here because no Waffle House in CA.
He stood looking in, his dark skin and hair barely visible.
I opened the door.
Are you hungry.
A nod.
Come in.
Order whatever you want.
He was silent. Was it the fatigue, the cold? I don't know.
Miss, please double my order.
This early, they only prepare orders to go.
I sat back and listened to the sweet, soft spoken voice of this young man.
Do you have a phone?
In the car.
He turned to the server.
Do you know how to get to the halfway house? A church, for rehab.
Eventually, the cook pipped up with directions.
My food was ready. I hesitated, should I give him a ride? What kind of delay would that be for my race? Shamefully, I drove away...
... thinking of my own kids.
Would they have ended up on this troubled path if they'd had a different upbringing? I thought about him, would he have a degree and an enjoyable career? A stable, loving relationship?
I'll never know because I'm just racing through life right now, feeling like I've done my part...
... but, maybe there is more to do?
The race went well.
My pal Doug did his thing and eventually broke away, putting 2 1/2 minutes on us. I did my thing and snagged 2nd place and moved up to 6th on GC...
... which only served to remind me, everybody needs a second chance.
The desire to reach out to the less fortunate when I return is strong right now. The pressures of running a business are sequestered, and I'm an emotional guy. I know for a fact my own church has just the place for me to plug in and do what I can in my own town...
... just gotta commit.
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WHAT I LEARNT IN THE PROLOGUE TODAY
Mar 04, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THE LAST TIME I RACED TUCSON, the opening stage was a short time trial. Today it was even shorter. A real prologue...
... 8ish minutes, all out.
Who ever practices that?
Not me, but apparently some do...
... and they were really fast.
Unless you are a true specialist, or at least practice it a bit, doing any kind of prologue or time trial is a total mind screw.
- You know you're not great, why try?
- You know it's short, why not go for it?
- You know stages races are usually one by ripping the timed event, why not save it for the other days?
I don't think you get the picture. You think you do. But, you might not. Because those thoughts aren't just entertained during breakfast.
They start as whispers the moment you sign up. Very quiet. Easy to ignore, but they come back. And, if you're a not a specialist you dissuade yourself of believing you have a chance.
Unfortunately, with an hour to go the thoughts return. Not quiet. Yelling. Commanding you to make up your mind.
You warm up, trying to avoid engaging your thoughts.
Do it.
Don't do it.
Go for it.
Take it easy.
You have a chance!
Save it for tomorrow.
When you roll up to the line and the official clock is counting down, it's deafening. Which devil is going to take control...
... the charger or the lackey?
You hear the beep, stop on the pedals and say to yourself...
... F this, I'm going for it!
A few minutes in, it really starts to hurt. The lackey tries to come up for air, but the charge in you throttles him with every racing thud of your beautifully beating heart...
... gawd, I feel fantastic!
So, here's what I learnt:
- I am ok at this
- I should practice it a bit
- I'm in pretty good shape considering the last few months
- And... 15 seconds out of first with a very, very slim chance of still making the podium in the overall.
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THE LAST RACE
Mar 03, 2022
by TODD BROWN
PULLING INTO TUCSON THIS EVENING, I WONDERED IF THIS WOULD BE MY LAST ROAD RACE? I mean, I just drove 7 hours to do a road race...
... there just aren't any options in SoCal.
Kinda makes ya wonder, what if tomorrow was your last race...
... and you knew it?
In fact, what if you'd known for a few months...
... tomorrow is the very last one, ever?
Would you be kinder to the volunteers or more dismissive?
How early would you get to the start?
How intensely would you train?
Would you embrace your long-time competitors or be aloof?
Would you attack from the gun or patiently wait for things to unfold?
Would you focus on the wheel in front of you or drown in the sounds of hubs, chains and rims?
If there was a mishap would you stop or hammer on?
Would you leave nothing to chance or be nonchalant in your prep?
Would you bike be pristine or worn out?
How important would it be to win?
What if you lost?
And that's the problem with the last race...
... it could always be tomorrow.
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US AND THEM
Mar 02, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE REALLY IS A CULTURAL DIVIDE. You notice when talking with others, particularly if they haven't see you for a while...
... and don't know what you've been up to.
Happened to me just the other day.
You're really skinny.
I'm lean.
I mean you've lost a lot of weight.
It was mostly fat.
I bet it was hard to do.
Not really.
I hate working out.
I can tell.
Did you have to give up a bunch of food?
Yeah, all the crap that was killing me.
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RACE PREDICTOR, HMMMM
Mar 01, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WHO CAN PREDICT A RACE? Sure there are journos who get way deep into the lives of racers, but rarely do they pick a Tadej...
... before he slaughters everybody.
It's easy to pick him to win now.
When I signed up for the race this weekend and saw the Race Predictor tab I was curious...
... what predictions could it possibly make accurately.
- Most of us haven't raced regularly for 2 year.
- It's earlier season, few have raced this year.
- How could it factor in my having the 'rona in January
- What about work stress
- Family
I scanned the list.
My friend Doug is on there, 6 predicted places below me. He's been whacking me every weekend this year. Leaving me for dead on the group rides. Plus, he's raced already this year, and 11 times last year...
... compared to my zero.
Wait..
... hold on.
Race Predictor somehow has me winning 2 fat bike time trials in 2021...
... in Iowa!
Never been there, never ridden a fat bike.
All I can say is...
... don't believe the hype.
Nobody really knows how ready you are but you.
Sure, I can and will, look at the Race Predictor but only for the purpose of looking up the most recent results. Like this year.
Even then.
It's a race.
The unknown is what makes it so dadgum fun!
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THINGS GONNA BREAK, ARE YOU?
Feb 28, 2022
by TODD BROWN
UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, not only did the steel rod go through my tire and through my rim tape, but right on through the side of the sexy deep dish...
... perfect time.
Because nothing says Yipee like a trashed race wheel a few days before what will likely be the only road race I do this year.
Who doesn't wanna be scrambling for parts when they could calmly be sipping a cool drink on the coach?
I called Enve.
Ya think I could ride it? (the hope in my voice was pathetic).
No sir.
You're sure?
Yessir.
How long to get a replacement?
Oh, 2 days to process your claim and get you an RA number, then 2 days to ship it here, 4-5 days to lace up a new wheel for ya, couple a days to get it back to ya.
Hmmmm.
When do you need it?
In two days.
Sorry man.
Yeah, me too. I'll get it up to you as quick as possible. Thanks for taking care of it.
You bet.
I've put the feelers out for a loaner, and I'm actually hopeful my gravel wheel isn't too wide. The hubs are the same, so is the disc. I'll figure that out tomorrow.
Is there a lesson in there?
Yeah, I think so. Purchasing product from a serious company will always lead to a good warranty solution. It may not be as quick as we'd like, but to think Enve is going to get me a new rim at no cost is flipping unbelievable.
Will it matter at the race?
I hope not.
Can't imagine anything coming down a half a second...
... only one way to find out.
Now, some folks might use this as a reason not to race. Or, perhaps, dog it. Not me. I'm holding myself accountable.
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ARE YOU GOING FOR THE MINIMUM TODAY?
Feb 27, 2022
by TODD BROWN
YOU HAVE A CHOICE TODAY, and it's not do nothing. Do nothing is for donothings and that's not who we are...
... we are doers.
Which means we can pick one of three, but we gotta pick one:
- The minimum
- A good amount
- World class.
There are times when we just can't put in the miles we want to put in.
Don't fret.
The minimum will suffice.
Things will change, open up...
... and we'll get to those good amount and world class days.
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REPEAT AFTER ME
Feb 26, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I PULLED OVER TO LET A TRAIN OF RIDERS COMING DOWN PASS. The etiquette is to allow the uphill rider to continue, but the trail was skinny with a good drop to the side...
... the riders were struggling.
Pressing upward would be pressing my luck and theirs.
They were gripping for their lives.
Who hasn't been there?
Who hasn't enjoyed showing off their new MTB skills while their friends panic...
... cheap entertainment at it's best.
Some never return.
The rest repeat until perfected.
Which brings me to my adjusted workout plan. Original plan was a vicious road group ride, nixed by a small steel rod I discovered buried in my rim. Too late to fix that, I quickly altered a backup plan...
... repeats on said 1 hour 2500' climb.
Here's what happens when you do repeats:
- You learn the trail better each time
- Which allows you to clean the technical sections
- Resulting in being able to look further up the trail
- Looking further ahead always smooths out our riding
Repeats = Speed
One objective I had was to go as fast the second time up and back as I did the first time...
... no, I wasn't doggin' it.
1:35:28 the first time
1:36:59 the second time.
Not bad.
I considered a third attempt, at a more moderate pace, then elected to keep it to a 4 hour ride...
... mainly because I'm racing the next two weekends.
And, yes, I plan to get out there early and ride some or all of the courses because...
... repeats = speed.
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A GIANT MOVES INTO PEDALindustries
Feb 25, 2022
by TODD BROWN
IF YOU'RE NOT TAKING ADVANTAGE OF CROSS-POLLINATION, you're missing out big time. Every sport has it's freak who is obsessed to push the boundaries far beyond what was thought possible...
... Bannister get's the most credit.
But, I love what Eliud Kipchoge is doing today with the sub-2hr marathon. He's a really cool cat and super inspirational...
... can you even imagine running that fast for 2 hours?!!!
Or Alex Honnold free climbing the most challenging routes in the world, dangling thousands of feet in the air by his finger tips...
... what if you were nothing but pure muscle, what could you do?!
A few I've incorporated:
- God-like Herschel Walker got me to do pushups.
- Christopher McDougall's Natural Born Heroes, pull ups.
- Knees Over Toes Guy's 40" vertical leap, squats.
- Phil Maffeton, doing all three every day.
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... it's gonna be big!
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In the meantime, remember to do those 3 exercises every day.
Every, day!
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RACING GAVE ME THE BEST PRESENT
Feb 24, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WHEN RACING, REALLY RACING AND GOING FOR IT. Not trying hard, not along for the ride, but all in racing...
... time does not exit.
There is no past.
There is future.
Only racing.
That intensity is magic...
... a great present.
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COMES A TIME
Feb 23, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WE ALL HAVE OUR LIMITS TO JUST HOW MUCH TRAINING WE CAN REALLY DO. Focused, committed, nose to the bar grinding. Then, comes a time...
... and we're drifting.
Don't wanna do it no more.
We're done.
I'm there now.
10 weeks is 'bout all I can handle.
I'm 9 weeks in.
This is always the week when I'm most tiredest, when the joy of a quick rip around town...
... turns to work.
And, it's right where I want to be.
10 days out from back to back 3-day stage races.
After this week, there's nothing left to do but recover and prep the bikes and gear.
But, there is still this week.
It was freezing this morning. A chilling wind blowing in off the ocean. Scattered squalls punching, pummeling and pouring.
I wanted to stay inside, instead I met up with a few other crazies, and pushed it hard. With a mile to go, we were trading pulls and working out the sprint.
I needed this test of speed...
... not the flat tire on a lonely road.
Bonus points for not brining my phone.
That's when you know it's coming to an end, When you go out regardless of desire and deal with a shifty hand...
... and then go out at sunset to make up the lost riding time.
Can't wait to go racing.
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WHO ELECTED THIS CAT ANYHOW?!
Feb 22, 2022
by TODD BROWN
ARE YOU A RIDER OR A RACER? A lot of people ride, many of them race. But, they aren't all racers. Racers are different...
... it's an internal thing.
Not their astonishing heart rates, but their heart. They are singleminded. Reading, studying, watching, practicing, training..
... a totally different level of commitment.
They elected to be their absolute best, racing is a byproduct and a place to find out how good they really are.
Some of the best racers I ever rode with have rarely, if ever, pinned on a number. But, ask them...
... their PR up to local hill and they'll give it to the second along with the backstory.
... their tire recommendation and they'll ask you the terrain, your weight, etc.
... their food strategy and it'll depend on weather, distance, time and intensity.
Being a racer is who they are, and it shows in everything they do.
Sometimes our past needs to step down, like the previous mayor,
and let the new us run the show.
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162.9
7.7
36 Pull Ups + 36 Power PushUps + 36 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
IT HAPPENED TO ROGLIC, HAS IT HAPPENED TO YOU?
Feb 21, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THEY'RE LEAN, POWERFUL AND FLY DOWN THE MOUNTAIN. You can smell the confidence steaming from their kit. Watching them jump the large hill at the Olympics...
... is breathtaking.
That was Primoz Roglic's dream. To fly farther and more gracefully than any other jumper, but it didn't work out that way...
... he was injured.
Like so many of us, he found a passion for the bike via rehab...
... then, something switched and he became a cycling champion.
Which brings me to a conversation with MH today.
How was last week?
It went great.
I see you hit your hours target.
Yes.
How do you feel?
Really good.
Anything else?
Yes. Something shifted.
What do you mean?
Something shifted in my mind. I went from trying to qualify for World's to I'm definitely going to World's.
What changed?
Well, I realized I'm really committed.
Darn right you are, let's get there!
As the great Bruce Lee said, The possession of anything begins in the mind.
So...
... what are you going to own this year?
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164.5
7.7
42 Pull Ups + 42 Power PushUps + 42 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
READY OR NOT
Feb 20, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WHY DOES EVERYBODY WANT A GUARANTEE? I received two messages today that I appreciate...
... but, can't relate to.
One cat is bailing out on the stage race in AZ next month. Says he's not ready and is holding off for a race later in the month.
The other messaged me about the awesome Surf N Summit in May, concerned he doesn't have the skills to clear the final climb.
For AZ, I get it it. Really, I do. Had the 'rona in January and am just now starting to feel good again. I'm at least a month behind in my prep.
Here's the even sillier part, one that really has me questioning how well I'll do. The first AZ road stage race mixes 3 age groups...
... I won't even know who I'm racing against.
Then, the second AZ MTB stage race, I really thought I had a chance since I'm aging up this year. One problem. The promoter, bless her heart, bases the ages on the age you are on raceday vs the more traditional age you are on 12/31. Instead of being the youngest guy in my class...
... I'll be the oldest.
As for the doubts about completing the Surf N Summit, I don't even know if I can finish it. This will be an amazing adventure, one never to be forgotten, quite likely the longest day I've ever had on a bike.
Of course we want to win,
and hit our goals,
and finish stuff
It's the unknown outcome that makes it so exciting...
... because it demands our best.
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163.5
8.25
12 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps + 18 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
180 minutes reading + Journaling
IT'S THE TERRAIN, NOT THE MAP
Feb 19, 2022
by TODD BROWN
AS I POSITED YESTERDAY, you have to know the terrain to be able to make the map. And, I think that's part of the problem with all our digital conveniences...
... they don't show us the terrain.
Yes, we see the turns and the elevation changes and that's certainly helpful. But...
... it's not enough.
Today was case in point.
I had the map, but there were a million potholes that could ruin your day and not all were pointed out. I didn't know the cat in the gray jersey was gonna be the fastest and snag the sprint. Nor did I know my backed up bladder would get relief right before I was ready to detach and take care of business.
On a vicious ride or race, there is so much more to know:
- who are the hitters?
- who are the fakers?
- how is the traction?
- which tires mean the difference between winning and losering?
- is there shade?
- is the road smooth or decaying?
- is dust an issue?
- is there a prevailing wind?
- how much speed can we carry without tapping the breaks
- in other words...
- ... what do the locals know that we may never figure out?
That is knowing the terrain.
Just because you have the map, doesn't mean you understand - at all - how it's gonna go down?
Sometimes it matters.
Other times it doesn't because we are out for and adventure.
When it matters here are some obvious things you can do:
- talk to anyone and everyone who's been there before: friends, coaches, write ups, local shops and teams... most people will be helpful
- look at the start list
- look up their results
- figure out their team colors and mark 'em when racing
- look at historical weather patterns and for sure start looking at the weather as the race gets closer
- get there early and pre-drive or pre-ride the course - as much as you can
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And guess what... I don't even have all of the map yet.
I can promise you this:
120ish miles over gravel and paved roads, plus some single track.
12,000ish feet of vert.
All at a moderate tempo until we get to the base of the rugged San Bernardino mountains which we will summit and descend to Snow Summit.
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162.5
7
6 Pull Ups + 6 Power PushUps + 6 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
YOU CAN'T MAKE A MAP?
Feb 18, 2022
by TODD BROWN
FRIDAY AFTERNOONS THE THUGFATHER SENDS OUT THE MAP. It's different every week. The only thing that matters is...
... everyone knows to be at the corner at 815.
He uses MapMyRide.
Sometimes I look at it.
Most times I don't.
I don't know the roads well enough for it to matter.
He does.
That's why he can make the map...
... you can't make a map if you don't know the territory.
I was thinking about that today while coaching LL through my 10 week program. For him, the territory is all new and he's having these amazing breakthroughs. For me, I know it like the back of my gloved hand...
... that's why I can provide an excellent map for him to get ready.
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163
7
18 Pull Ups + 6 Power PushUps + 6 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
WHY DO PEOPLE LIVE SINGLE SPEED?
Feb 17, 2022
by TODD BROWN
SINGLESPEEDING IS A LOT OF FUN. I rode religiously for a while. It's simple, quiet...
... and a heck of a work out.
Your entire body is involved, it takes a lot to keep moving in the same gear. Plus, you develop all kinds of pedal cadences...
... slow grinding to completely spun out.
It's fun, but it's not efficient.
It's not faster.
I was thinking about that today, because today we took a big leap forward in the business.
It wasn't easy.
I resisted it.
A shift.
We'd long outgrown our little warehouse and capacity to ship. It didn't happen in a flash. Over time, we went from our first few online orders per week to per day to per hour...
... to the point of overwhelm.
Now, we've outsourced all shipping to a larger facility. On the one hand, it's a little scary. On the other, it's extremely liberating.
Why do we stay stuck in the same gear sometimes,
when we could easily shift and be much more efficient?
Because in life there is no guarantee that change will be successful. So, we stay stuck...
... slowly grinding, completely spun out.
Is it time to shift gears?
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164.7 (late dinner with trophy wife)
7
5 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 20 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
50 minutes reading + Journaling
YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THIS
Feb 16, 2022
by TODD BROWN
SOMETIMES WE FORGET HOW FAR WE'VE COME, until we casually mention what we did over the weekend...
... not bragging, just saying.
Oh, I rode my bike.
How far?
I dunno, 50-60 miles.
What?!
It's not weird that we can easily ride 50 miles,
no weirder than a runner can click off 10,
or a swimmer 3.
What's weird is that most people can't.
That ain't right.
Everybody should be RaceDay Ready™.
Always.
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This morning was chilly, low 40s and high humidity, the kinda thing that goes right into your bones.
Which is why I wore the KOM jacket to the start...
... then stuffed it in my back pocket before we got rockin'.
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162.5
7.5
15 Pull Ups + 18 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 25 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
40 minutes reading + Journaling
THE WONDERS OF A PAIN CAVE
Feb 15, 2022
by TODD BROWN
EVERY NOW AND AGAIN I'm legit jealous of my snowed in comrades. I reminisce back to the earliest of times when I lived in cold country, trainer set up by the TV...
... roommates occasionally mocking me.
There's just something about being inside,
spinning the legs,
spinning the stories,
spinning the reasons,
and knowing one day Spring will arrive and these beautiful, sinewy muscles shall unleash the glorious power that was fashioned over the winter.
Those are the wondrous results of a physical pain cave, which translate to the ability to endure suffering and inflict anguish on others.
Repeatedly.
We can all train and race year round now,
the only question...
... is are you ready for the pain cave?
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Riding from the sand, across gravel, through a concrete jungle, with some single track thrown in, to the slopes of our local ski resort.
120ish miles, 15,000'ish vert.
And, some of us might even ride back the next day.
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163.5
8.2
20 Pull Ups + 24 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 35 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
90 minutes reading + Journaling
THE 9 MOST TERRIFYING WORDS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Feb 14, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE ARE 9 WORDS YOU NEVER WANT TO HEAR A FRIEND SAY, and they aren't what uncle Ronnie uttered way 30+ gears ago...
... because these will come from a friend.
Just last week I heard them.
The horror.
I had to bust out all my Cialdini persuasion techniques. Time was of the essence. Could I save this soul before it was to late?
I think I'm going to buy a hybrid bike.
No.
No?
NO!
Why?
Look at any suburban garage. What do you see?
A bunch of...
Not that, you see 2 hybrid bikes. Looking like they've never been ridden.
Should I buy used then?
No, no, no, no, no.
Well...
Well, schmell... wash your mouth out with soap, and try again... I want to get a bike, what should I get?
I want to get a bike, what should I get?
A gravel bike.
What's that?
It's like a hybrid bike but faster, funner, more capable... just the most goto bike you'll ever own, and it will never, ever be collecting dust in the garage.
Which gravel bike should I get?
At that point I knew I could rest. My mission on Earth was complete. I'd saved another soul from the hybrid wasteland.
Do I really believe that? Yeah, I do. My gravel bike gets the most time.
Even though I don't race gravel? That's the point, gravel bikes are for adventure and meandering and just riding where the wind blows...
... they are made for base miles, the zone 2 stuff.
Nothing better.
Which one should you get? Doesn't really matter. I wouldn't spend a ton. An old cross bike would do, or an entry level gravel bike.
Tomorrow it's supposed to rain.
Do you think I'm taking my race bikes out in that? Hellno. But, the gravel bike...
... loves that kinda stuff.
Plus, if you have one then you can do crazy stuff with me.
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120ish miles, 15,000'ish vert.
And, some of us might even ride back the next day.
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163.5
7.7
10 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 50 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
TO FACE THE HORRIC FACT...
Feb 13, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I FOUND AN AMAZING DOCUMENT THIS MORNING. The rare, pure autobiographical journey of how Van Der Poel broke 2 World Records and earned 2 Olympic Gold Medals...
... not Mathieu, Nils.
His approach seems novel, logical, doable...
... healthy.
This statement drew me in to this champion's fantastic campaign:
I believe that it was the value I created outside of the sport,
and not the success within it,
that made it worthwhile to live in this manner;
to face the horrific fact that only one of us will win the competition and all the others will lose;
that injury or sickness can sabotage four years of work.
It was not my success that justified my sacrifices,
it was my friends,
and I owed it to them to try to live up to my full potential.
Is it relevant to bike racing? Hellyeah, he's just smashed the Olympic speed skating world.
From his 5 days on, 2 days off method to his thoughts on race specific training, stretching, weights, food, rest, sleep, heart rate, power meters, travel.
It's very applicable to what we are up to over here...
... and so much more, read it for yourself.
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The hood Nils wears in his skin suit reminded me of the hood on our changing poncho...
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163.5
7
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
180 minutes reading + Journaling
TWO DAMNITS DO MAKE A RIDE
Feb 12, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I GOT DONE WITH THE RIDE. Stopped the timer. Hit upload. Grabbed the recovery mix from the fridge...
... and waited.
Soon I'd have feedback on just how fast we'd gone, and more importantly...
... if I'd flown as quick as it felt.
Of course, there would be a million badges. It was only my second time on the route.
Would they be 1s or 2s?
Kicking the doors of routine down ain't easy.
Easy is waking up and doing the same thing. Same ride. Same cats. Driving a bit and joining some unknown quantities on their route, that they know...
... more challenging, more fun.
It pays to be a bit cautious.
Not knowing all the players, the turns, or the kick in the bibs climbs, can find ya shot out the back quicker than an e-tap.
I clung like an insecure lover up the first climb. It's longish, 20 mins. I wasn't too surprised to make it with the leaders because there was a solid headwind taming the front...
... it felt good to be there.
Later was where I was focused.
The wall that had thrown me out the back three weeks prior loomed ahead.
It isn't straight up. It curves. It's not insanely steep. Nor too long. The problem is...
... it comes late, and hard.
When we hit it today, and the eagles flew on and up...
... a minute from the top, they were over.
I wasn't.
There was only one way back, and I had to make it back, because...
... where the hell was I?
That's the motivation that comes from doing new rides.
I pressed hard over the top and charged down, carving every single turn.
Which brings me to the one thing I can bank on, and which often works out, I'm pretty damn aero, and the goodLord blessed me with great vision.
I expected to go faster, having previously done the descent once before.
I didn't expect this, though... a big boy cup, right behind my pal Brett.
I sent him a screen shot and a teasing Damnit.
While reveling over the silly Strava trinket, he fired back his own screenshot and Damnit.
Which is why I always say, two damnits do make a ride.
So, what are you doing this week to mix it up, slaughter the routine?
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162.5
7.8
10 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 5 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
THREE ANALOGIES FOR YOUR TRAINING
Feb 11, 2022
by TODD BROWN
ONE REASON PEOPLE QUIT, OR FAIL TO PREPARE BEFORE A BIG EVENT, is they don't truly understand how training works. I have three analogies...
... maybe they'll help someone you know.
- Training is like baking a cake. You heat the oven, mix the ingredients, put in a pan, insert into oven... and wait for the heat to do its thing.
- Training is like archery. You insert the arrow into the bow, pull back, aim... and let tension to its thing
- Training is like a bridle. While we want to do all sorts of random acts of fitness... let the bridle do its thing.
You know I can't leave you without a bonus analogy.
- Training is like a bridge. We leave where we are to get where we want to go... and let the bridge do it's thing.
None of that might make a lycra of sense to you, but this might...
... trust your training.
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162.5
7.8
10 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 5 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
WHICH LINE ARE YOU HOLDING?
Feb 10, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE IS NOTHING QUITE AS FOREIGN TO THE NEW RACER than a grizzled old cat yelling Hold your line!...
... usually spit forth in the heat of sprint or carve of turn.
The bewildered wouldbe ripper eases up, often swerving, to decipher...
... whatthehell is that cat yelling?
Which spurns yet a more tempestuous snarl...
... Hold your friggin' line!
Here's the problem. Exactly what is the line?
In this case, it means to keep riding straight and not veer all over the place.
But, there is another line I'm more interested in today.
The finish line.
Last year, or somewhere in the past, there was a clear point where a goal was achieved.
Maybe your own,
maybe someone else's.
Let go yesterday's finish line,
make it today's starting line.
Keep challenging yourself!
Break out your calendar,
hopefully it's a giant RaceDay Calendar™,
and make a bold statement to accomplish the unthinkable this year.
I'm looking for 10 people that want to accomplish something extraordinary.
If that's you, let me know.
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163.3
7.2
25 Pull Ups + 30 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 30 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
Hi Todd,
I am planning on flying to AZ next week. My everyday RaceDay (xl) bag, is in the trunk of my car. Well, my wife doesn’t use hers(reg size). So I’m going to transfer the necessary stuff for my bike trip. To hers (Pink one😀)and leave mine behind. It’ll be easier to unpack this way. Just an idea you can use to sell more RACEDAY BAGS! One for everyday , one for traveling to bike camp😀
Peace
David
TAKE NO PITY ON ME
Feb 09, 2022
by TODD BROWN
PULLING ON MY CHEST STRAP THIS MORNING I WAS STABBED BY A SHARP THORN, remnants of yesterday's digger. I'd gone down on a slippery piece of single track...
... early in the ride, there was now way I was stopping.
I took stock, straightened my bars, and rode on.
Thorns covered my left side and the right wrist hurt pretty good...
... blood oozed into my sock for bonus points.
That was a nice follow up to Saturday's unsealable flat, where I could only keep just enough PSI to soft pedal the last 5 or so miles. Airing up, then borrowing pumps along the way.
It was also a solid hint of today's complete shattering.
We'd managed to ride south to the bottom of the first hill before the boys from down that way hit it...
... that was the plan.
Also in the plan, was to hit that hill hard.
But, when 2 kids from LEGION and a handful of champs snuck off the front...
... well, they were gone.
So much for that.
3 days, 3 unexpected detours.
One could weep, Wo is me...
... but, that ain't what we do here.
We recover and plan for more exceptional days.
Before you go, let me point out the not so obvious...
... these are the kinds of things that happen at the end of a big training block.
Rest up, buttercup!
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It's good to see our SuperLight gloves are up to the test.
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163.7
7.5
15 Pull Ups + 6 Power PushUps (one set, too sore) + 30 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
WHAT'S WITH SADDLES
Feb 08, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WHILE PLAYING AROUND WITH DIFFERENT SADDLES, I got to wondering why we call 'em saddles to begin with...
... we aren't riding horses.
But, it kinda makes sense.
Because there is a whole lotta taming going on.
Our...
terrain
appetites
schedules
competitors
... to name a few.
I've come to really like the stubby saddles.
There's just something about them that I can't really put my finger on.
I think they look pretty cool on the bike...
... and it definitely looks cool when I look down see nothing buy lycra and legs.
Sometimes I scoot a little to far forward and my power drops, and I've come to like that because it keeps me in the proper position.
If you're looking for a Fizik saddle let me know...
... giddy up!
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163.9
7
20 Pull Ups + 24 Power PushUps + 20 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
70 minutes reading + Journaling
WHY JOIN A CLUB?
Feb 07, 2022
by TODD BROWN
READER MH POINTED OUT WHAT HE LIKES ABOUT STRAVA CLUBS. It wasn't the chance to communicate, or join the posted rides...
... it was for the inspiration.
Specifically, he likes to see the others' weekly accomplishments.
The leader board totals.
Some of these guys ride a lot.
Like who?
Mark C, he rides up to 300 miles a week.
Oh yeah, he's a beast!
I bet.
Of course, off the bike he's a mild-mannered scientist.
So, maybe it's more than inspiration. Because when you dig a little, and find out who these cats are before they don their lycra alter egos, you learn they're regular peeps...
... who happen to get extraordinary results.
And, yeah, that is pretty dern inspiring.
Make every day count.
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164.9
7.7
30 Pull Ups + 36 Power PushUps + 30 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
Hello,
Not sure if these come to you but I have a story I thought you'd like so sending it your way. We've met on Pendleton a couple times BTW.
I live in San Diego and was racing in Carson City with a buddy on Sunday. I went to bed thinking we were meeting at 5:45 am to carpool. Went to be early so I woke up without at 4:55 only to see a text saying "your house was dark so we left." It was supposed to be 4:45!! But no problem. My bike was ready and my RaceDay bag was packed so I jumped into my car and called my teammate. They were only 5 minutes down the road so they pulled over and we still were able to carpool together and have plenty of time for a warm up. Oh and, we raced twice and each got on the podium for one of the races (trading places as the leadout)!! All thanks to being ready with my RaceDay bag!!
Thanks, see you on pendleton again sometime.
Shane
CAN WE ALL JUST AGREE GOING TO THE GYM SUCKS?
Feb 06, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I'VE NEVER BEEN A GYM GUY. It's a time suck. Change clothes, drive over, pick up sweaty equipment, leave my sweat on equipment, drive home, shower, get dressed...
... I have things I want to get done in life.
Like ride my bike.
But, I also want to be strong.
For past the 18 months I've been refining my approach...
... it's simple,
requires less time than the drive over and back to the gym,
... and I feel amazing.
Not only that, but the last four months I've really cracked the code...
... brought it to a whole new level.
3 main exercises.
High weight.
Low reps.
At home.
If you want to know more, let me know.
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In the meantime, if you have had a life changing experience hanging out with PEDALindustries and using our products...
... check out this video:
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163.4
8
10 Pull Ups + 12 Power PushUps + 15 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
20 minutes reading + Journaling
WHY ARE THE PRO'S ARE SO UNRELATABLE.
Feb 05, 2022
by TODD BROWN
PRO ATHLETES ARE SO HARD TO RELATE TO. For example, this quote from Richie Porte regarding 2018 Tour de France-winning teammate...
... When Geraint is lean, and he's motivated, he's as good as anybody.
I mean how do you relate to that?
Is he saying it's okay to be a professional cyclist, being paid millions of euros, to race your bicycle...
... and not be lean and motivated. every. single. time. you. race?
Really?
Shift.
Pay me that kinda cash and I'll be motivated as hell, fit as a fiddle.
Which highlights the difference between us and the pro's...
... we love this sport so much we do all that for free.
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You know what else I'll do for free?
Invite you the adventure of a lifetime.
Riding from the shores of Dana Point to the slopes of Snow Summit.
If you're in...
... please let m know here: https://pedalindustries.com/products/surf-n-summit
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162
7
0 Pull Ups + 0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
30 minutes reading + Journaling
WHY DON'T MASTERS EVER ARRIVE?
Feb 04, 2022
by TODD BROWN
MASTERY, IT'S THE ULTIMATE STATUS. You can't buy it, can't rush it, can't receive it, can't steal it...
... it's the best goal.
Sure a shiny bike, a fancy kit, a slick helmet look cool.
Hell, they look awesome...
... unless adorning a slovenly, mistreated body, on a painfully wandering and clunking attempt to ride.
A true master looks great no matter what...
... smooth pedal stroke,
taught muscles,
buttery position...
... and the keen confidence of man-eater.
Amateurs come and go.
Masters never arrive...
... constantly improving, exploring, challenging themselves and everyone else...
... to be better today than yesterday.
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163.1
7.5
25 Pull Ups + 18 Power PushUps + 5 Heavy Squats
20 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
CRAZY QUAD FATIGUE
Feb 03, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I WAS ON ONE OF THOSE ZOOMIE CALLS and we started talking about what we do. The facilitator told about a time he came out to visit me and brought his bike...
... and had the thrill of a lifetime.
He'd never ridden on the ragged edge of a hard charging posse. Apparently, I was quite vocal about pulling through and whatnot...
... not the kind of riding he did in his little farm town.
Well, one of the cats on the call DM'd me for some advice because as he said...
... I have crazy quad fatigue.
Like a good doctor, I probed.
How long you been riding?
A bit last summer, a friend gave me a bike.
Hmmm, and this "crazy quad fatigue".
Yeah, I started riding the indoor bike this month and I just can't do it.
What happens?
I can only last about 20 minutes.
Hmmm, does it have a heart rate monitor?
As a matter of fact, it does.
What did it show?
About 160 beats a minute.
Hmmm...
Look, I used to have strong quads. I could squat four times my body weight.
I'm doing all the calculations. From what I can tell, he's struggling to push more than 300 watts for more than 20 minutes...
... which is a massive effort.
Well, I think I know what's ailing you?
Great!
Yeah, ride easier.
That went about as well as it goes for most people...
... they just can't wrap their helmets around the idea of building a base.
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1634.5
7.7
30 Pull Ups + 30 Power PushUps + 10 Heavy Squats
10 minutes recovery
60minutes reading + Journaling
WHAT KIND OF SUFFERING DO YOU PREFER?
Feb 02, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF SUFFERING. The obvious suffering is when we sign up for a race, or join the posse for some ripping around...
... then there is needless suffering.
I was thinking about that today as we PRd a 10 mile segment I've ridden many, many times...
... and yes, I was pulling through like a mofo.
The pace was vicious. 8-10 rotating, 20ish hanging on, and another 10-20 shot out the back...
... I'm still hacking an occasional cough.
That's what I mean by suffering by choice. We all agree to it...
... for the experience is unmatched.
We learn so much from these experiences and wouldn't trade them for the world.
Then, there is needless suffering...
... the kind we do through our own poor choices.
Like, poor:
- Bike maintenance
- Diet choice
- Sleep habits
- Recovery
- Bike fit
- Core work
- Handling skills
- etc
So, if you're down for suffering by choice and avoiding needless suffering on mixed surfaces...
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... on May 14-15th, we have an opportunity to address both types of suffering.
On Friday, we're doing a mini mixed-surface training camp.
On Saturday, we're riding from the shores of Dana Point to the slopes of Snow Summit.
Roughly 110 miles, 13,000 of elevation gain.
Mixed surfaces, 40% paved and 60% dirt.
Details are here...
... and yes, you can choose from just coming to the mixed-surface training session to starting out with us to doing the whole insane challenge.
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163.2
7.7hrs
35 Pull Ups + 54 Power PushUps + 35 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
45 minutes reading + Journaling
WHAT SHOULD WE MAKE OF PRs?
Feb 01, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I RATTLED OFF MORE THAN A FEW PRs TODAY. That's always satisfying, until you dig a little deeper and realize...
... maybe it wasn't all the legit, after all?
For example, right now the trails could not be better.
The ruts are filled in.
Moon dust is gone.
Berms are rebuilt.
The grass is low...
... and the bright green against the brown dirt provides excellent contrast.
In a few months, the grass will be so tall it will block a lot of the site lines.
The berms will be blown out.
The moon dust back, and treacherous.
The ruts will appear, deepen, and swallow wheels.
Right out the gate, I disregarded all of today's downhill PRs. Well, mostly disregarded. Because the fact of the matter is, my upper body and core have never been stronger.
Which leaves the climbs.
The traction was exceptional today, and that certainly aids the effort...
... but, I wasn't pinning it.
I was simply riding tempo.
Barely breathing.
While the PRs are suspect, due to exceptional trail conditions, the fitness is coming along just fine.
Maybe PRs would be better thought of as...
... Pretty Rad vs Personal Record.
Speaking of rad, this is going to be insane.
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We're riding from the shores of Dana Point to the slopes of Snow Summit.
Roughly 110 miles, 13,000 of elevation gain.
Mixed surfaces, 40% paved and 60% dirt.
Details are here...
... and yes, you can choose from just coming to the mixed-surface training session to starting out with us to doing the whole insane challenge.
https://pedalindustries.com/products/surf-n-summit
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163.4
7hrs (not enough!!)
30 Pull Ups + 48 Power PushUps + 30 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
60minutes reading + Journaling
THE REAL PAYOFF OF A BIG RIDE OR RACE
Jan 31, 2022
by TODD BROWN
I HIT A GOAL TODAY. At the beginning of the month, it seemed nigh impossible. Too much. Too big. As the days passed, I thought...
... maybe.
But, that's it.
So I kept grinding, day by day.
Looking at the goal.
Grinding.
That's payoff from planning to finish big races and rides. You get in the habit of doing hard things, and start applying it to everything.
100+ miles.
10,000+ of vert.
We keep grinding, pedal stroke by pedal stroke.
Looking at the finish line.
Pedaling.
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Now, if you like big, gnarly rides...
... and you ain't of afraid of the impossible.
Well, then maybe you're up for the SURFnSUMMIT
Riding from Dana Point to Big Bear.
Details are here...
... and yes, you can choose from just coming to the mixed-surface training session to starting out with us to doing the whole insane challenge.
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163.5
7hrs
25 Pull Ups + 40 Power PushUps + 25 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
60minutes reading + Journaling
HOW MUCH VOLUME IS ENOUGH?
Jan 30, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE'S A FINE LINE BETWEEN NOT ENOUGH TRAINING, just enough, and way too much. We question how much our bodies can handle, our families, our careers, etc...
... but too few question the quality of the volume.
The quality makes all the difference, whether we are time-crunched of time-wealthy.
Put a different way...
... the quantity of me is fixed, the quality is malleable.
Progressing or regressing.
Forever.
We're riding the long ride here. We know the real payoffs take months, even years.
Set the time aside. Honor it...
... with quality training.
(Hint: we are always training.)
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If hall of famer Reggie Miller thinks it's important to have giant calendars for his entire team...
... maybe you might consider the same.
As if right now, we still have some in stock. Soon we'll be making them on demand, which will take about 2 weeks.
Also, shipping free at the moment.
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163?
8hrs
0 Pull Ups +0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
10 minutes reading + Journaling
CHASING A POTATO CHIP AND OTHER DRAMA AT THE RACES
Jan 29, 2022
by TODD BROWN
WE MANAGED TO GET 15 LAPS IN during the 8-hour race today. Not bad. Got us up on the podium. The thing about 2-man teams…
… it’s real obvious who’s the slowest.
That would be me.
Each of my legs, my laps got faster. With the last lap always the fastest. But, never as fast as the tat's fastest.
On my last lap of the first leg, I could see the tat’s kid charging hard after me. There was no way I was going to make it easy on him. We had a full drag race into the finish area…
… he got me.
The next time out, I could see this potato chip closing. Imaging a jersey, hanging on a giant potato chip, with toothpicks sticking out, flopping in the wind. That’s the size of the little kid chasing me. This little punk, I barely held off.
The final leg, my 6th and 7th laps were the funnest. The potato chip and I were each waiting for our guy to come in.
I left first.
He tacked on wisely, letting me deal with the wind.
Then he made a clean pass, but too early, because the old diesel carries a lot of momentum across the ridge. Finally…
… he opened a solid gap on me.
Meanwhile, some other cat is locked on to my wheel going up the windy false flat. I don’t care…
… then I do care.
Dude has the nuts to jump me right before the single track. Normally, it wouldn't bother me too much. But it was late in the day…
… and he’s a slug downhill and won’t let me by.
Even when I asked nice…
… which meant it was time for a block pass.
Sometimes, ya just gotta do it.
Then, of course, I had to make my pass stick.
First race of the year, got a long way to go…
… but we’ll get there.
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163?
8hrs
0 Pull Ups +0 Power PushUps + 0 Heavy Squats
0 minutes recovery
10 minutes reading + Journaling
8 HRS OF RACING?!
Jan 28, 2022
by TODD BROWN
ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING is it’s generally in the mountains. Or, at least somewhat, to very, remote. Which is great…
… if you plan ahead.
You can really settle in and enjoy the wildness.
And, potential solitude.
But, it wouldn't be a quite one tonight.
Pulling in there were plenty of fires burning in pits. Racers up late, having a good time. Hottin' and hollerin'...
... this isn't your normal race.
It's an 8 hour race, and 8 hour racers like to party.
Some are going solo, me and the tat going duo...
... our main objective is noble and carries grave consequences should we lose..
We must beat his son's high school team duo.
So forget PRs over KOMs, and doing your best and all that stuff I normally stand for...
... the kids are going down!
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... definitely going with the red glove, red sock combo
We have lots and lots of colors
Right now, it's buy the amazing gloves and get the badass socks for free.
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162.9
8.3 hrs
30 Pull Ups +50 Power PushUps + 10 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
70 minutes reading + Journaling
DO YOU KNOW HOW TO BUILD A SUCCESSFUL RACING PYRAMID?
Jan 27, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE IS A HIDDEN BENEFIT TO RACING OFTEN. It ain't fitness, ain't knowing your competition, ain't skill improvement, ain't none of that. You'll see it...
... as soon as I say it.
At least you will if you race a lot. If you don't race a lot, it's invisible to you...
... you also see it, but you don't know what it is.
Those who race a lot are anxious, but not like those who don't.
Those who don't race a lot have all kinds of anxiety. They are at a huge disadvantage because their emotional energy is leaking, spouting out all over the place...
... and they haven't even crossed the start line.
Racers use a pyramid strategy to avoid all the above.
Think of the A race on top.
Two B races below.
Three C races at the base.
Got it?
I don't taper for my C races. They are just part of the year, with the added benefit of going through the raceday rituals. I have no stress, no need to accomplish X. These are a great place to try different tactics.
B races, I'll taper a bit for those. And I'll have definite tactics to implement and do all I can do to see if they work.
With the base of many C's and some B's I arrive at my A races...
... calm, a sense of serenity.
I've been here before, I know what to do, I'm anxious to execute my plan...
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... and just like every other race I pull on the best gloves and socks in the world.
I like the red, to match my helmet and pull the red accents of my race kit.
We have lots and lots of colors
Right now, it's buy the amazing gloves and get the badass socks for free.
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162.9
8.3 hrs
30 Pull Ups +50 Power PushUps + 10 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
70 minutes reading + Journaling
PROOF WE ARE LUCKIER THAN MOST
Jan 26, 2022
by TODD BROWN
ON MY LUNCH RIDE TODAY I CAME ACROSS A GIANT STUFFED ANIMAL in the middle of nowhere. Some joker hauled it out there...
... and ya just gotta laugh at that.
It's the kinda thing that is proof our wheeled-band is extremely lucky.
Here's what I mean...
... society does its best to beat the childlike wonder of life out us.
Rigid schedules, rigid curriculum, rigid pace, slowly stamping out happy little cogs to go in world's big, massive wheel.
Along the way, we are constantly told to grow up.
Kids today call this adulting, like it's derogatory. They are figuring it out.
Which is why I say you and I are so lucky.
We get to work, and create...
... and ride our bikes!
We are the survivors.
The lucky ones...
... we are still kidding, while doing a damn fine job adulting.
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163
8.3 hrs
25 Pull Ups +40 Power PushUps + 25 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
HOW TO MAXIMIZE THE RACE CALENDAR
Jan 25, 2022
by TODD BROWN
YEAH, IT TAKES MAJOR GUTS TO FILL IN YOUR RACEDAY CALENDAR™. To say I want to do X on this day means...
... you're saying yes to X, and no to everything else.
No cheat days?
None.
No skipping workouts?
Nope.
Can I start in a week?
You started when you woke up this morning, get going.
So, let me give you some ideas on how to fill in the calendar.
- Lead with you 1 or 2, maybe 3, events you really want to crush. Put those in first.
- Block out vacations.
- Block out work trips.
- Add the B and C races, those you want to test yourself and probe your competition.
I know you know how the work trips are going to go down. What the travel and accommodations will be like. Your roll. How to shine at what you do.
And don't tell me you can't visualize laying on the beach with your lover, or whatever you like to do on a vacation. I know y'all start scheming and dreaming early.
Now, work through the month leading up to your A race. Go through it mentally. From prepping your bike, to arriving in race town...
... see yourself on that start line,
ready,
to get what you want.
It's a helluvalot easier to say yes to X and no to everything else now, isn't it?
That's why you hang that calendar when you can see it,
every day,
of every week,
all month long!
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164.5
7 hrs
25 Pull Ups + 30 Power PushUps + 25 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
20 minutes reading + Journaling
REGISTRATION CLOSED.
Jan 24, 2022
by TODD BROWN
THERE AIN'T MUCH WORSE THAN PLANNING TO HIT A BIG RACE, delaying signing up, and finding out registration is closed. Except, of course...
... waiting until the last moment, paying extra, then paying dearly.
By paying dearly, I mean getting your lycra cradled buns handed to you.
A wise old diesel once said...
... Until you have registered for the event you are nothing.
Kinda harsh.
But, totally true.
That's the first line in his book, and the very words my handsome and kind cousin regurgitated to me Saturday.
Todd, I had an amazing experience.
Yeah?
Yeah, I've been playing tennis for 30 years and I've had the same weak volley all along. I decided to find a coach and change it, even if it took me 10,000 hours.
Wow cous'!
Yeah, but it's like that book says... magic happens once we commit.
How so?
Well, I found the coach. Spent an hour with him. Revolutionized my net play on the spot.
That's freakin' awesome!
That's the power of registering.
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So, you can imagine my joy today when one of my padawans responded with the following when I asked if he was registered for his A race.
Sure am... check this from the race promoter.
If you're into making the most of RaceDay, then ya outta check out what we're doing.
We take this seriously.
Not because winning a bike race is serious business, it's fun...
... because being prepared to win on a moment's notice is straight up bad to the bone.
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163.9
8.5 hrs
25 Pull Ups + 24 Power PushUps + 25 Heavy Squats
30 minutes recovery
60 minutes reading + Journaling
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