Ironman Preparation – Step 1 – Training

Hey there.  Are you getting nervous because you registered for the MN Ironman and it’s now only a few weeks away?  It comes up quickly, doesn’t it?  You may have trained a bit over the winter, or you may not have.  Regardless of your fitness level right now, RAMP IT UP! 

Let’s face it, in 3 weeks [...]

3 Planning Steps for the MN Ironman (or any upcoming event)

The MN Ironman Bike Ride (http://ironmanbikeride.org/) is fast approaching.  Sunday, April 25 is only 4 weeks from this weekend.  The winter in MN drags on for what seems to be an eternity, then all of a sudden Spring appears and the Ironman is right around the corner.  What will you do to prepare for the [...]

4 Steps to a Great Event

OK, you’ve finally firmed up your event schedule for the year.  Great.  Now what do you do?  How do you take the leap from paying the entry fee and getting confirmed to actually being prepared for the event?

These 4 steps will give you a great starting point and will help keep your eyes focused on your big goal:

What [...]

New Year’s Resolution for the Cyclist

Everybody is offering suggestions for New Year’s Resolutions.  You can’t turn on the TV or radio without hearing someone talk about how to make them and how to not break them, as most people do.  You can’t open your email or browse the internet without reading the same from some expert.

So I’ll give you some [...]

Do this for your best cycling season ever!

The end of one season is also the beginning of another.  Your training and racing this past season has taught you a great deal about your strengths and weaknesses, about your mind and body.  While the lessons are still fresh in your mind, use them to create an actionable plan for an even better season [...]