Something strange happens here in MN when the temperature climbs into the 40’s. All of a sudden, people come out of hibernation and are EVERYWHERE outside. Whereas we didn’t see anyone outside for most of the winter, all of a sudden the streets and paths are full of people cycling, walking, running and anything else [...]
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I competed in the American Birkebeiner cross country ski race this past weekend (http://www.birkie.com/). This is one of the truly great events in the country, with a record 10,000 participants this year. It’s been 13 years since I’ve raced the Birkie, and it felt somewhat like a homecoming to me. While the race has been changed (and improved) [...] The 3 key rides to get in each and every week include: Shorter, intense intervals (VO2 Max level or higher) We cyclists rarely have trouble putting in the hard intervals. However, the long endurance level ride continues to be the most important ride, week in and week out. Cycling is [...] Indoor training is a great way to build your strength and fitness over the winter in preparation for the outdoor season’s beginning in spring. The primary training focus is to strengthen those energy systems key to cycling success. An added bonus of all the indoor training is improving your mental toughness. Let’s face it, there’s no [...] 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 [...] |
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