Overcoming Challenges and Facing Your Fears
We all have fears, big or small that we need to overcome to help us progress in our athletic endeavors.
We all have fears, big or small that we need to overcome to help us progress in our athletic endeavors.
Making sure you eat, drink and replenish your body with the right fuel shortly after a ride will help you recover properly and keep you feeling strong day after day in your training.
There are several primary muscle groups used in cycling. Riding will obviously help to strengthen these muscles but, some off the bike plyometric training is great for giving these muscles additional strength and endurance.
Cross training during the off season can benefit you mentally and physically and renew your enthusiasm for training.
Your local clubs and shops really rely on the support of each and every member or customer that walks through their door and supporting them when you can does more than just keep them in business.
I honestly believe that anyone can complete a sprint triathlon without having to spend a ton of money on equipment or having to dedicate their whole life to training.
The plain and simple fact is that you need food and water in your system in order for your body to perform at its best.
I consume a lot of processed packaged energy food throughout the year while training and during races. As the season progresses I gradually start to get sick of the countless gummies, energy gels and different kinds of bars that I eat. So, I decided to do some experimenting in the kitchen to see if I could make some of my own energy food.
I dim the lights, turn on the fans and pump up the volume on the stereo. The music picks up intensity and everyone gives the resistance knob one turn up as they really start to get into the groove of the workout.
I was never an athlete. I had no great interest in competition or training or suffering. Nevertheless, eventually it seemed to take on a life of its own and I found myself wanting all of those things.