Importance of working on your skills and some tips to get the most of it.
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I have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride with the onsite of COVID-19 and its impact on society, my local sphere of friends and family, my own personal family, and my own mental grasp. With the pictures on social media of food-less shelves and lack of toilet paper, makes my head reel and if I’m not careful, leaves me a little panicky.
I still don’t know the exact extent of this as I read and hear medical experts admit that THEY don’t even know the whole impact. But here’s one thing, most of us are about to be home more and with it comes a bright side.
Here are some ways to embrace this COVID-19 temporary lock-down.
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Depending on a girls age, State Cup starts as early as January and for older girls (14-18), they start closer to May. Girls have trained over nine months, most since May of the previous year. Not to mention the time, financial commitment, and energy that goes into practice, games, tournaments, and showcases. I know this all too well with two of my own daughters 100% committed and from my own experience playing soccer throughout my childhood and into college.
Here are a few tips leading up to competition..
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You might be asking yourself, can I ride Belgian Waffle Ride on a mountain bike? The answer is yes, and we’re going to show you how.
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Which bike is the best bike for a gravel endurance event?
Deciding on the right bike for you is a big part of the training puzzle. Play to your strengths and weigh out the pros and cons is important and a very individualized answer. I asked three experienced riders which bike they recommend (and why) and other factors to consider.
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Why do gravel cyclists need upper body strength? Well, picture yourself heading down a descent on your gravel bicycle. You maneuver up and over little bumps, rocks, roots and through ruts. This happens dozens of times over the course of many hours.
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With gravel growing and races get spicier (longer, harder, more elevation) each year, it’s important to start the season strong and focused.
Here are 3 Training Tips for a Strong Season (especially in your first ‘block’ of training) .
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Core Xmas was created as a fun approach to adding core into your day without having to buy equipment or even change your clothes. The goal for core is to create a strong base and support for your body to work from; solid platform to launch off of.
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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.
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Can’t quite get my head wrapped around the death of a friend, a fellow teammate.. who embodied all that I love in mountain biking and racing - he was fast..very fast. He was cool.. very cool. And he loved riding. Can’t quite get my head wrapped around the death of a friend, a fellow teammate.. who embodied all that I love in mountain biking and racing - he was fast..very fast. He was cool.. very cool. And he loved riding.
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