How Great Athletes Think, Train, & Thrive, The Champion's Mind Book Review Part 3: BWC Podcast EP238/16/2019 "The ultimate is not to win, but to reach within the depths of your capabilities and compete against yourself to the greatest extent possible. When you do that you can walk about with pride, no matter what place you finished." -Billy Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist
Endurance sports are arguably the most grueling and demanding physical endeavors Athletes can undertake. Whether it is an MTB race, gravel event, cyclocross race, criterium, or Gran Fondo, defining success solely through wins and losses would undermine the sacrifice required to tackle these great events. That is why the words of Olympian Billy Mills and the mindset it suggests are pertinent to Athletes everywhere! In the closing chapters of The Champion's Mind: How Great Athletes Think, Train, And Thrive, we get a deeper understanding of what it means to achieve our very best and compete against ourselves. Check out Part 3 of our Podcast review of The Champion's Mind, in which, Coaches Brian and Brady cover the final chapters and the most important skills to develop a Champion's Mind! Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/AChampionsMindPt3BWCEP23 Did you miss Part 1 and 2 of our book review? Check them out here: -Part 1: http://bit.ly/AChampionsMindPt1BWCEP19 -Part 2: http://bit.ly/OlympicQualityMinsetBWCEP20 Want some cool BWC Swag like socks, hats, or a race day bag? Of course you do! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. Are you wanting to target a fun fall cycling event? How about hit a new ‘Personal Best’ time on a 50 mile ride? Or simply have a more enjoyable time while on the bike? I have a training plan just for you!
I am excited to be partnered with Bike The Coast cycling event, which will be held the first weekend of November in beautiful San Diego, CA. With minimal elevation gain and a straight-forward route, this is an excellent introduction to organized events as well as a fun ride to put on the calendar year after year. I have created custom training plans through Big Wheel Coaching for the 25, 50, and 100 mile routes. These plans are tailored towards the working athlete aiming to have a great performance in the distance of their choice. These plans are a great introduction to riding with a purpose and focus on building endurance with time in the saddle, as well as tackling different levels of output from short sprints to threshold work. You will find that training for an event with a training plan along with the support of a coach and community of riders striving for the same goal and going through the training together can be very empowering, and enjoyable! You can purchase the plans directly through Bike The Coast when you check-out from their online store. There are two options for the training plans and you can see the differences outlined below. The Packages will include: Option 1: Coaching Plan Basic $69.99 9 Week Coaching Plan Specific for BTC, beginning September 1st. *25 mile plan: 6 hours a week *50 mile plan: 6-10 hours a week *100 mile plan: 8-12 hours a week *Option to add on Coach Consultation for $25.00/1 Hour *Option to begin coaching plan earlier at a discounted price *2 Coach led training rides led on portions of the BTC route *Basic TrainingPeaks.com Athlete Account Option 2: Coaching Plan Deluxe $99.99 9 Week Coaching Plan Specific for BTC, beginning September 1st. *25 mile plan: 6 hours a week *50 mile plan: 6-10 hours a week *100 mile plan: 8-12 hours a week *Option to add on Coach Consultation for $25.00/1 Hour *Option to begin coaching plan early at a discounted price *2 Coach led training rides led on portions of the BTC route *Basic TrainingPeaks.com Athlete Account PLUS: *Private FaceBook Group for coach-led discussions, Q&A, FAQ - in-depth coaching tips and more. *VIP Happy Hour at Brewery with Coach Presentation on how to have your Best Bike the Coast. *Two 15 minute phone consultation with a BWC Coach If you have questions about the training plans or coaching in general, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Email: joyonbike@gmail.com Sign up for Bike The Coast and purchase your training plan today HERE Having a great ride at your Goal Event takes focused preparation and so much more...
One of the best ways to test your preparation and see if you are on track, as well as uncover any weak links, is by doing "mock races" or Lead-Up events. These events or training sessions simulate the speed, intensity, duration, distance, climbing, or workload that you expect to face at your Goal Event (Note: hopefully as many of the items from that list as possible!). In our preparation for the Mammoth Gran Fondo this September we helped a number of Athletes prepare for, and execute, their best strategy at last weekends Tour de Big Bear. It was their very own dress rehearsal for Mammoth and a perfect "Lead Up" event. After the event we put together this weeks podcast to share the planning, execution, and debrief process we use with our Athletes that is so helpful for riders of all levels trying to stretch their limits and improve. The discussion between Coaches Joy and Brian, as well as the topics covered, are not unique to Gran Fondo riding and can be adapted to cyclocross, road racing, endurance MTB events, gravel adventures, and more! Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/LeadUpEventsDecomposedBWCEP22 Would you like some BWC swag? Check out the BWC edition Race Day Bag from Pedal Industries! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. Endurance Athletes everywhere have felt the drag of doing a hard workout after a restless night in bed...and almost as powerful is the feeling of invincibility on a day when you could ride as hard as you want for as long as you want.
Most of us experience far to many days like the former, while dreaming of more like the later. Interestingly, both experiences are tied, in large part, to sleep quality. Getting high-quality/restful sleep is one of the most powerful ways to maximize performance. In his article The Whole Picture: Recovery Through Sleep, author and Biomedical Engineer Simon Wegerif outlines the importance of sleep, specifically that of Deep Sleep and REM sleep, as well as how to improve your sleep cycles to get restorative sleep. This article, Mr. Wegerif's research, and our experience both as Athletes and Coaches is the "jump off" point for a discussion about sleeps impact on an Athlete's ability to achieve their goals. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/SleepQualityBWCEP21 To read the training article referenced in this weeks BWC Podcast, please follow this link: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach-blog/the-whole-picture-recovery-through-sleep/ Would you like some BWC swag? Check out the BWC edition Race Day Bag from Pedal Industries! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. Mindset Tips Honed By Olympic Experience, The Champions Mind Book Review Part 2: BWC Podcast EP207/19/2019 Do you have a Champion's Mind?
As Athletes we spend nearly all of our time addressing our physical preparation, through interval work, endurance training, and pedaling dynamics... Rarely do we devote time and energy to developing a 'gold-medal' mindset that is a absolutely necessary for us to perform our very best. In Part 2 of our Podcast review of The Champion's Mind, How Great Athletes Think, Train, and Thrive, Coaches Brian and Brady cover the middle chapters of the book outlining lessons learned from Olympic-Level competition that can be easily applied to help you achieve your goals! Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/OlympicQualityMinsetBWCEP20 Want some cool BWC Swag like socks, hats, or a race day bag? Of course you do! https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. There is far more to being a successful cyclist than pushing the pedals hard, but you already know that! Although being 'fit' is very important, focusing only on this aspect of performance would leave so much of your potential untapped.
Developing an Athletes' Mindset, and what author Jim Afremow calls The Champion's Mind, is one of the most important components of performance that has nothing to do with fitness. That is why we are breaking into one of our favorite topics, Mental Skills Training and covering the book The Champion's Mind, How Great Athletes Think, Train, & Thrive in a multi-part podcast. In Part 1 Coaches Brian and Brady cover the opening chapters of the book, Afremow's "Gold Medal Performance" concept and 10 Mental Skills to help you maximize your training. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/AChampionsMindPt1BWCEP19 Want some cool BWC Swag like cycling kits, socks, hats, or a race day bag? Of course you do! Order your VR7 BWC 1st Edition cycling kit before 7/15/19: https://vr7.com/shop?olsPage=t%2Fbig-wheel-coaching -Note: Use the code BWCVIPto get 33% off your purchase! To order our BWC edition Pedal Industries Race Day Bag, a hat or socks? https://pedalindustries.com/collections/big-wheel-coaching We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. Being an Endurance Athlete takes a lot "sport-specific" training in order to be competitive, meaning that it takes a lot of saddle time to maintain your best fitness.
But for busy professionals that have jobs requiring regular business travel, the time away from their regular training habits can feel a lot like torture. These business trips, and sometimes even personal vacations, can cause anxiety for every Athlete as it is all to easy to worry about lost fitness. Sound crazy? It shouldn't, it is completely natural to want to preserve something you work so hard to build, especially your fitness. And that is why we put together this weeks BWC podcast episode to share our best "training during travel" tips and help you keep moving forward toward your cycling goals! Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/BusinessTravelTrainigTipsBWCEP18 To read the training article referenced in this weeks BWC Podcast, please follow this link: https://fitatmidlife.com/how-to-stay-fit-business-travel/ We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. Bike Fit 101, Why A Poor Position Is Costing You Speed, With Bosco Bike Fits: BWC Podcast EP176/28/2019 Is your bike a tool that is adapted to you, meaning you feel comfortable and ready to get the most from your body on every ride?
Or, are you struggling with upper back or neck pain, a sore lower back, possibly even numbness in your feet, hands and/or "seat-area"... Unfortunately for even the most experienced cyclists, they are more likely to fit into the later category than the first. And it doesn't need to be that way! Which is we brought on a long-time friend of BWC, and the owner of Bosco Bike Fits, Andrew Bosco for this episode of the Big Wheel Coaching Podcast. Because, in our quest to help you perform your very best, we have found that a top-notch bike fit is more than a luxury, it is an absolute necessity! Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/BikeFit101BWCEP17 We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and utilize the lessons discussed as you work toward your 2019 goals! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. "The toughest challenge I have ever faced on a bike was 3-days in the Gobi Desert when I thought I was lost and had to spend the majority of my day walking my bike through the deep sand..."
Not many competitive cyclists have a background that includes bike-packing through Mongolia, Bolivia, and the Gobi Desert, but then again, Erik Andrejko is not a conventional kind-of guy. Having started his cycling career as a young-man bike-packing through remote areas in Asia and all across Europe, Erik Andrejko has found that racing gravel events has blended his passion for adventure with his thirst for competition now that he is a father, husband, and time-crunched cyclist. Having recently completed Lost & Found, a 100-mile ruggedly grueling gravel event in Northern California, not to mention a build-up that included nearly a dozen other events to prepare him for this immense challenge, Erik is loving the balance of performance and adventure that comes with gravel racing. In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Coach Brian talks with Erik about his unusual path to racing and the build up that helped him conquer one of his season biggest goals. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/MeetErikAndrejkoEP16 We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast, can relate to Erik's journey, and utilize the lessons discussed as you work toward your 2019 goals! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. It was just two weeks ago that Big Wheel Coaching made a pilgrimage to one of the most challenging races ever-imagined...The 200-mile Dirty Kanza Gravel Race.
Although the race has earned the reputation as the "World's Premier Gravel Race", for nearly ever participant, it is as much of a vision-quest as it is a bike race. This brutal event draws thousands of people, every year, not because of a huge prize purse or first-rate SAG stops, in fact there is no prize money for the winners and the event requires riders to be entirely self-supported while out on course. It is the fact that Dirty Kanza is primarily an event where each rider is competing against themselves in a crucible-style test of strength, endurance, will, and preparation that makes this one of the most amazing events anywhere. This year Coach Brian, supported by Coach Brady, headed to Dirty Kanza to see what all the hype was about and experience what was his longest and most difficult ride ever, amongst a professional racing career that has spanned nearly ten-years. In this episode of the BWC podcast Brian and Brady discuss the entire DK experience and share "lessons learned" to help you on your next big ride. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/DKLessonsLearnedBWCEP15 And in case you missed our previous podcast episodes about Dirty Kanza, you can catch up and check them out through the links below, you will be glad you did! http://bit.ly/EP13SpecialEditionDK200 http://bit.ly/DirtyKanzaPreviewEP12 We hope you enjoy these episodes of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. |
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