|
There is an old-saying that goes like this...
Question: "How do you eat an elephant?" Answer: "One bite at a time!" Signing up for a bucket-list event like Dirty Kanza, the Leadville Trail 100, Paris-Roubaix Sportive, or any other epic ride takes a whole lot of guts. At 200-miles the Dirty Kanza in Emporia Kansas is touted as "The World's Premier Gravel Grinder", and for good reason. The events popularity is such that entry is gained through a lottery system, meaning not everyone who applies will be able to take to the start or test themselves in this incredible event. And as you ca probably guess, not everyone will finish this great race. In thinking about Dirty Kanza, which takes place next week, and what it takes to complete a monumental challenge like the "DK", Coach Brian connected with 8-time DK finisher and Gravel-Guru Curt Shelman in this weeks BWC Podcast. Curt has a wealth of knowledge about these kind of events and doubles as one of the minds behind the Chamois Butt'r brand that is renowned and loved by all types of cyclists for it's ability to make the longest of rides comfortable! In the interview Curt and Coach Brian talk preparation, training, equipment, and why epic events like the Dirty Kanza are a special kind of accomplishment that every finisher can be proud of. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/DirtyKanzaPreviewEP12 We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and will be inspired enough to sign-up for a bucket-list event of your own in the future! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc.  RSS Feed
Although only one rider can cross the finish line first, bike racing is absolutely a team sport!
Successful racers are nearly always supported by strong and experienced teammates that help deliver their lead rider to the final moments of the race rested and well positioned to take victory. For Tony Rago, living in Las Vegas and racing predominantly in Southern California, he races most of the time as a "lone wolf" despite being a member of a great team. Where most racers would get discouraged or be unable to see opportunity in this reality, Tony has carved out a niche as hard-nosed competitor that is a threat in every type of race. Now Tony finds himself having won two races and been on the podium nine times in eleven weekends of racing, an absolutely astonishing ratio of success! In this Athlete Profile Podcast Coach Brian interviews his long-time Athlete Tony Rago about his recent successes and delves into what Tony has tweaked to achieve success this season. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/EP11AthleteProfileTonyRago We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast, can relate to Tony'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. Sleep hygiene and proper nutrition are most likely not the first two things an Athlete thinks of as fundamental in their preparation for a big goal, but they most certainly should be!
Both sleep and nutrition, as well as massage, ice-bath's, and compression are considered "passive" recovery techniques that help our bodies repair from training and reduce stress. And as any Athlete that has been training consistently can attest, it is the regular application of these techniques that makes the difference between being well prepared or over-trained come race-day. In part two of our series on recovery, Coaches Brian and Brady overview sleep, nutrition, and other techniques that every Athlete should prioritize in their week as much as they do their workout routine. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/PassiveRecoveryExplainedPodcastEP10 For greater insight into the topics discussed on the podcast, please read the following short articles: "Are You Sabotaging Your Training" https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/are-you-sabotaging-your-training/ "The Best Recovery Techniques For Endurance Athletes" https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/the-best-recovery-practices-for-endurance-athletes/ 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. It takes courage and "ghusto" to sign-up for an epic endurance event such as the Leadville Trail 100, Dirty Kanza, or Belgian Waffle Ride... but what should you do once you have signed up?
For many Athletes, a ride of these proportions can entail as much saddle-time in a single day as they do in a given week! That is why preparation for these endurance events is absolutely critical, not just to finish, but to finish strong! In this episode of the BWC Podcast, Coaches Joy and Brian overview Endurance Training and share tips you can implement into your routine to help you thrive at your upcoming epic endurance event. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/EpicEndurancePrepEP9 For greater insight into the topics discussed on the podcast, please read the following article: "How To Best Prepare For The Endurance MTB Racing Season" https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/how-to-best-prepare-for-the-endurance-mountain-bike-racing-season/ 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. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
September 2020
Categories |