this is a pretty funny commercial.
12/7 Missouri State Champs @ St. Vincent. Masters, 1 OA.
10 months ago
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Saturday, August 08, 2009
the road season
So i've decided to just do a road season recap before gateway cup, since it's always a let down anyway for 99% of local dudes. I have learned a few things this year.
#1. like I said after the first time I glanced over the training program we were supposed to do this year. It's way too much. I never followed it, and I am very glad I didn't. Look at Matt Pence, who would tell you himself that he has been overtrained. He fucking smashed the early season, winning everything, being the guy to beat at every race. Then, when it came to the races that really counted, the ones to get him on the national team, his legs just didnt have it. I feel bad for him, because this plan was supposed to have him peaking for these races, not riding at his absolute worst this season. Who has time to ride 3 hours on a wednesday in the spring, after spinning for 45 minutes in the morning, while going to school. It's too much. We have jobs and school and lives. We aren't pros. I just don't see how more people didnt see this before.
#2. I can't buss tables and race. My last good result is Hellbender, I got 5th. On the way home I called McGurks and set up work for the next week. I dnf'd that tuesday night crit, and from there on never really got going. I had a few good races at superweek, when I wasn't working, but came home and felt the absolute worst i have ever felt in a race at the state crit. I don't care how much you work a week, or how much harder your job is. I have worked in a bike shop. This is harder. I'm in the heat, walking and carrying plates, ice and buckets full of plates and ice. all day. And then coming home to train at 3:30 or 4, the motivation is dwindling, so not only does walking around for 5 hours a day and carrying stuff take a toll on my legs, but trying to train after doesnt make the training super effective.
#3. I have horrible self discipline. I need a training plan, and I need to follow it better. end of story.
#4. I think i'm catting up for gateway. I'm not going to do anything in the 3's most likely, so I'd rather race in the big show. And, I want to race 1/2's next year, so I might as well get in a little experience this year.
#1. like I said after the first time I glanced over the training program we were supposed to do this year. It's way too much. I never followed it, and I am very glad I didn't. Look at Matt Pence, who would tell you himself that he has been overtrained. He fucking smashed the early season, winning everything, being the guy to beat at every race. Then, when it came to the races that really counted, the ones to get him on the national team, his legs just didnt have it. I feel bad for him, because this plan was supposed to have him peaking for these races, not riding at his absolute worst this season. Who has time to ride 3 hours on a wednesday in the spring, after spinning for 45 minutes in the morning, while going to school. It's too much. We have jobs and school and lives. We aren't pros. I just don't see how more people didnt see this before.
#2. I can't buss tables and race. My last good result is Hellbender, I got 5th. On the way home I called McGurks and set up work for the next week. I dnf'd that tuesday night crit, and from there on never really got going. I had a few good races at superweek, when I wasn't working, but came home and felt the absolute worst i have ever felt in a race at the state crit. I don't care how much you work a week, or how much harder your job is. I have worked in a bike shop. This is harder. I'm in the heat, walking and carrying plates, ice and buckets full of plates and ice. all day. And then coming home to train at 3:30 or 4, the motivation is dwindling, so not only does walking around for 5 hours a day and carrying stuff take a toll on my legs, but trying to train after doesnt make the training super effective.
#3. I have horrible self discipline. I need a training plan, and I need to follow it better. end of story.
#4. I think i'm catting up for gateway. I'm not going to do anything in the 3's most likely, so I'd rather race in the big show. And, I want to race 1/2's next year, so I might as well get in a little experience this year.
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