Author: Michael
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What to Eat Between Workouts
I spent several posts talking about nutrition before, during and after workouts, but what about the rest of the time? Here I will break down how weight watchers has worked for me. Like with anything, your results may vary but this system works for me better than many things I’ve tried and has so far…
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Weekly Review: Getting Back on Track
Last week was all about getting back into rhythm after a busy NASCAR weekend. Coming off a lighter week, the goal was simple: return to my normal training schedule and complete the workouts I had planned. For the most part, that’s exactly what happened.
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Cycling, Community, and a Breakfast Burrito
This weekend I participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Poker Ride organized by Global Bikes. It turned out to be a fantastic community event and a great early-season challenge. The ride covered about 43 miles across the East Valley, stopping at each of the four other Global Bikes locations along the way. At every shop…
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Training While Sick; Adjust, Don’t Force
Towards the end of my trip to Illinois, I started to feel congested. They’ve had some illnesses going around the shop and unfortunately it’s hard not to share them, especially when you’re traveling and in a climate you’re not used to. I think I ended up picking up something there which slowed down, but didn’t…
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Weekly Review: NASCAR Week, Missed Workouts, and One Really Good Ride
Last week didn’t go exactly as planned. Between NASCAR events, a packed schedule, and a lot of time away from home, workouts were limited. But a strong bike ride and some perspective on endurance reminded me that progress often comes from simply getting out there and moving.