by simpleendurance | Dec 18, 2021 | Breath Work, Cyclocross, Endurance Training, Mental Training
Here are six things I learned about expectations from one race: Readjusting my attitude to be more positive is a daily activity. Likewise, learning new breathing patterns requires daily practice. The process of training is everything. I love cyclocross. Get the...
by simpleendurance | Dec 6, 2021 | Breath Work, Cyclocross, Endurance Training, Mental Training
Three Reasons Why I'm Excited About Cyclocross Nationals This Week I’m starting to breathe better with practice, using protocols and exercises from Forest Coaching and Patrick McKeown. My legs are feeling great. The training I’ve been doing seems to be...
by simpleendurance | Nov 18, 2021 | Cyclocross
The 2021 Wisconsin state cyclocross season winds up Saturday at the championship race in Waterloo with championship jerseys on the line. I’ve been announcing at most of the races this year, getting a front row seat to the overall competition as well as getting a...
by simpleendurance | Nov 3, 2021 | Cyclists Over 50, Cyclocross, Strength Training, Yoga
Three Things To Know About Cross Back Work on loosening your hip flexors through lunges Strengthen your glutes and core Use a foam roller regularly on your hip flexors, quads, glutes, and back. How to prevent and treat “cross back” Click To Tweet Cyclocross racers...
by simpleendurance | Oct 20, 2021 | Cycling, Cyclocross, Endurance Training, HIIT
Three Positive Things About Training and Racing This Cyclocross Season I’ve finished every race! I haven’t had to DNF due to breathing problems. I had a great result at Red Granite Grinder to show my threshold capacity training is right on target. I’m doing alright...
by simpleendurance | Sep 8, 2021 | Cyclocross, Endurance Training, HIIT
Three Reasons I’m Excited About Cyclocross in 2021 1. I have a shiny new optimistic attitude, ready to race hard and have fun. 2. I’ve done a lot of training, a lot of strength work, and a lot of yoga. 3. My breathing and asthma have improved a lot, and shouldn’t be a...
