Tag: competing later in life

Increasing Leg Speed & Efficiency

PREPARATION 1.3 REPORT (10/12 – 10/18)

HIGHLIGHTS: Four of the six workouts weekly over the past three weeks (of the six-week preparation phase) have been focused…



Tip #10: What’s the right balance of carbs, fats, and proteins?

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…



A “Tweak” to My New Training Plan

PREPARATION 1.2 REPORT (10/05 – 10/11)

HIGHLIGHTS: I learned very early in my cycling career that no training plan is set in stone. Things happen, such…



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…



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…