ATHLETE HIGHLIGHT: Shelly

Check out Shelly's incredible journey - Balancing a demanding work schedule, family time, and her passion for endurance events and bike packing, Shelly exemplifies dedication and determination.

What sets Shelly apart is her clarity of purpose and her ability to thrive under pressure, mirroring her professional prowess. Central to her success is a sustainable base activity level, meticulously honed over time. By mastering the basics, she ensures a smooth transition when intensifying her training for bike packing events.

Shelly's magic recipe for success is a testament to her commitment to excellence. From packing nutritious lunches for work (sourced from her own chickens!) to weekly rides averaging 8-10 hours and 500 TSS on the bike, she prioritizes her physical well-being.

By maintaining this solid foundation, Shelly can ramp up her training without risking overexertion, showcasing her mastery of consistency and perseverance.

Read more for about her training and to see what goes into an elite athletes lunch.

Rock on and way to go Shelly!!

PREPARING FOR AN ENDURANCE TRAINING RIDE

Endurance training rides are a vital component of any cyclist's journey to improved performance and overall fitness. Whether you're gearing up for a long-distance event or simply aiming to boost your stamina, proper preparation is the key to a successful training ride. In this excerpt, we'll explore the top ten tips that will help cyclists like you maximize their training experience and conquer those demanding miles with confidence.

Gravel cycling, Mountain BikingCynthia PlankenAugust 8, 2023trainingComment

Understanding Training Zones

It’s hard not to train without talking about Training Zones. Training Zones allows you to know how ‘hard’ or ‘easy’ to train. Although the concept is relatively straight forward, there are often more questions than answers when learning about them.

Cynthia PlankenMarch 9, 2023training

working on your skills

Importance of working on your skills and some tips to get the most of it.

Cynthia PlankenJuly 10, 2020mountain biking, skills, training

Flex!

While you can do a lot with nothing, it is also fun to have a few toys on hand to add some fun and challenge to your exercises. I don’t think you need to join a gym to start strength training. Think simple.

Cynthia PlankenDecember 18, 2019training, strength, core, performance

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