Tip #9: Do you have to change your diet?

If you are a former high school/college/post-college athlete who has been on the couch for the past 20-30+ years, this series of twice-monthly posts will show you how to resume an athlete’s…



Completed First Week of New Training Plan

PREPARATION 1.1 REPORT (09/28 – 10/04)

HIGHLIGHTS: As discussed in last week’s post, I selected a 40-week training plan designed by a veteran British cycling coach…



2nd of 2 Recovery Weeks Off The Trike

RECOVERY 1.2 REPORT (09/21 – 09/27)

HIGHLIGHTS: One of the features of the TrainingPeaks website is the extensive variety of coach-created training plans of various lengths,…



1st of 2 Recovery Weeks Off The Trike

RECOVERY 1.1 REPORT (09/14 – 09/20)

HIGHLIGHTS: As noted last week, I’m taking a two week break from training. The last time I took such a…



Tip #8: How much sleep do you need?

If you are a former high school/college/post-college athlete who has been on the couch for the past 20-30+ years, this series of twice-monthly posts will…