Matt and I had our first ride togather last week when we went out with Dave (my brother-in-law) on a 'chain gang' ride. I say chain gang, however, there was only 4 of us!
Dave had mentioned that its a 23mile circuit and it takes an hour. Therefore an average speed of 23mph. When we got going I looked at the speedo and noticed we where doing 25mph and I was finding it a challenge! Apparnetly, I had joined on to the fast group and was leaving the other group behind, so after a little rest I had joined the right group and we were on our way.
I found it hard to keep up with Dave and Matt was finding it hard to keep up with us both until he had found his rythem and joined in the chain.
Another ride I have done is 45 miles which took me 2 hours 26 mins, it was quite a hilly route and a little windy. I used 1646 calories, Max Heart Rate 163, Averge HR 138 & min HR 51 (before I set off). This was a good ride and on my own, I also realise that doing 150 miles, 7 days in a row is going to be a challenge, however, there is another 6 weeks training and prepareing to do as we will be ready, I am sure.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Doncaster/Humber bridge/Doncaster
I jumped at the chance when I was invited out for a cycle ride with my brother in-law, Dave, last week, to ride to the Humber bridge and back to Doncaster.
It was a great ride which I really enjoyed and gained some insight to what it is going to be like doing long rides.
So far, I have only ridden a small number of 25 mile rides and was looking forward to testing myself on a longer ride.
There was a group of approximately 30 riders, a big group for me, who usually rides on my own! I rode around the mid-pack mark because I know that riding in the slip stream of another rider saves me around 30% of energy. I felt very comfortable riding around the 20/21 mph mark and realised after a couple of hours that when Matt and myself are doing long rides there is going to be no other riders to hide behind and that what I was experiencing is likely to have no resemblance to our ride!
Riding a group is ace, for a number of reasons;
1. Seeing the riders around me riding close together and keeping less than a meter gap between my front wheel and the next riders back wheel.
2. Having brief chats with different riders as we swap around in the group and listening to the chains running around the gears and the tyres humming on the tarmac.
3. The feeling of being close to other riders when keeping it tight to reduce wind drag and the actions of my legs, ankles and feet when turning the pedals.
When we got to the Humber bridge the group stopped for a snack that had been kindly brought by a couple of people who where acting as a back up support team. I found that eating often helped me keep strong and maintain good energy levels.
After around 60 miles I spent around 10 minutes at the front, which felt great. There was 2 of us side by side and we were riding at 21/22 mph, up hill. The reason why I wanted to ride at the front was to get a feel for what it is like to save 30% energy and Wow what a difference.
I felt like I had good power in my legs and I wanted to keep going, however, after a while the guys behind took over the front position as I started dropping back to have a rest tucked away in the middle of the pack. At this point, a warning sign started to come up as my legs felt very tired!! After a tough 5-10minutes and a banana my legs felt like normal and I was off again, feeling good and ready to ride for as long as I wanted.
I had a couple of draw backs on the ride. When you ride in a group it is courtesy to point out holes in the road, cars coming and parked cars which you have to pull out for, however, there at times when you don't see what is lying on the ground when you are so close to other riders.
For me it was when I hit a hole, so hard that not only did I get a puncture I cracked the wheel rim and then roughly 15 miles from home I ran over a large stone and punctured BOTH tubes, unbelievable.
When I have been going out on rides I ride without taking a spare tube and pump because I have a belief that by leaving them at home I also leave punctures there too. From now on, I will take a tube and pump as there are other factors that can happen which I need to be prepared for.
The journey took 5 hours 44 mins, with a 20 min food break. The distance was 91 miles, max speed was 39 mph, max heart rate was 167 and average heart rate was 128.
Good stats for my first ride over 25 miles!!
It was a great ride which I really enjoyed and gained some insight to what it is going to be like doing long rides.
So far, I have only ridden a small number of 25 mile rides and was looking forward to testing myself on a longer ride.
There was a group of approximately 30 riders, a big group for me, who usually rides on my own! I rode around the mid-pack mark because I know that riding in the slip stream of another rider saves me around 30% of energy. I felt very comfortable riding around the 20/21 mph mark and realised after a couple of hours that when Matt and myself are doing long rides there is going to be no other riders to hide behind and that what I was experiencing is likely to have no resemblance to our ride!
Riding a group is ace, for a number of reasons;
1. Seeing the riders around me riding close together and keeping less than a meter gap between my front wheel and the next riders back wheel.
2. Having brief chats with different riders as we swap around in the group and listening to the chains running around the gears and the tyres humming on the tarmac.
3. The feeling of being close to other riders when keeping it tight to reduce wind drag and the actions of my legs, ankles and feet when turning the pedals.
When we got to the Humber bridge the group stopped for a snack that had been kindly brought by a couple of people who where acting as a back up support team. I found that eating often helped me keep strong and maintain good energy levels.
After around 60 miles I spent around 10 minutes at the front, which felt great. There was 2 of us side by side and we were riding at 21/22 mph, up hill. The reason why I wanted to ride at the front was to get a feel for what it is like to save 30% energy and Wow what a difference.
I felt like I had good power in my legs and I wanted to keep going, however, after a while the guys behind took over the front position as I started dropping back to have a rest tucked away in the middle of the pack. At this point, a warning sign started to come up as my legs felt very tired!! After a tough 5-10minutes and a banana my legs felt like normal and I was off again, feeling good and ready to ride for as long as I wanted.
I had a couple of draw backs on the ride. When you ride in a group it is courtesy to point out holes in the road, cars coming and parked cars which you have to pull out for, however, there at times when you don't see what is lying on the ground when you are so close to other riders.
For me it was when I hit a hole, so hard that not only did I get a puncture I cracked the wheel rim and then roughly 15 miles from home I ran over a large stone and punctured BOTH tubes, unbelievable.
When I have been going out on rides I ride without taking a spare tube and pump because I have a belief that by leaving them at home I also leave punctures there too. From now on, I will take a tube and pump as there are other factors that can happen which I need to be prepared for.
The journey took 5 hours 44 mins, with a 20 min food break. The distance was 91 miles, max speed was 39 mph, max heart rate was 167 and average heart rate was 128.
Good stats for my first ride over 25 miles!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Balancing the wheels!!
Full of exuberance and totally motivated for our ride to John O'Grotes, I started cycling, whilst carrying on with my swimming and at the same time was busting out some long hours at work.
A little too much, so my body gave me a cold sore, and began to give me the feeling of being run down. As soon as I could feel the cold sore, I stopped training because I know my body is saying 'you have to stop, rest and pay attention to what you are doing!'
What did I need to pay attention to? Balancing the wheel. Being more specific about my training.
I now swim Tuesday, Friday, Sunday and cycle Monday to Friday.
Swimming involves technique and speed on Tuesday and Friday and we do a training session on Sunday, which is awesome fun.
Cycling involves completing a 25 mile ride at a steady pace for one more week and then I will be doing different sessions which include longer distances and interval work (I love doing interval work :-)).
I feel like I am getting to kill two birds with one stone at the moment. The reason why I swim is so that I can be fit enough to jump on my motocross bike and ride with good fitness straight away. Now with the inclusion of cycling, my fitness is improving even more and I think that by the time we have finished the ride, I will be ready to race again.
If I continue training and start practicing on my motocross bike, I imagine that I will be feeling competitive come the new season of 2010. Oooh, now there's a thought that makes me lick my lips :-)
For now though, I'll look after the seeds I have sown :-)
A little too much, so my body gave me a cold sore, and began to give me the feeling of being run down. As soon as I could feel the cold sore, I stopped training because I know my body is saying 'you have to stop, rest and pay attention to what you are doing!'
What did I need to pay attention to? Balancing the wheel. Being more specific about my training.
I now swim Tuesday, Friday, Sunday and cycle Monday to Friday.
Swimming involves technique and speed on Tuesday and Friday and we do a training session on Sunday, which is awesome fun.
Cycling involves completing a 25 mile ride at a steady pace for one more week and then I will be doing different sessions which include longer distances and interval work (I love doing interval work :-)).
I feel like I am getting to kill two birds with one stone at the moment. The reason why I swim is so that I can be fit enough to jump on my motocross bike and ride with good fitness straight away. Now with the inclusion of cycling, my fitness is improving even more and I think that by the time we have finished the ride, I will be ready to race again.
If I continue training and start practicing on my motocross bike, I imagine that I will be feeling competitive come the new season of 2010. Oooh, now there's a thought that makes me lick my lips :-)
For now though, I'll look after the seeds I have sown :-)
CT Scan
I have been to the hospital to have a CT scan on my wrist to check that the scaphoid bone, which was operated on, is heal correctly. My visit to the doctor last week was fun. My appointment was supposed to be 3 months after the opperation, this appointment was 15 months afterwards!!
My first visit with the doctor, he mentioned that there was about 40% success rate with the operation and that I would have restricted movement.
Before I went in to have my operation, I wrote on my hand which was to be operated on 'anything is possible' and 'everyone is amazing', I wanted him to do a good job for me :-)
We decided (the doctor and I) after the operation to have my lower arm in a cast to stop me doing daft things, such as ride Kates motorbike and cut my pot off so I could drive the hire car on holiday in America (well I only rode fairly slowly and it was nearly time to have the cast removed when we where on holiday!).
The cast was removed and I was to take it easy for 9 months. In 2 months from this time I was racing in Iceland and won the championship!
My plan for the visit to the doctors was to find out how good the bone is and then own up! The bone has healed well and I have very nearly full movement of my wrist and nearly full power grip, compared to my right hand!
The doctor was really chuffed so I told how soon I was riding, then racing and winning. It was great to watch his face as he smiled, listening to my tales :-)
I'll be signed off after we have the results of the CT scan.
All is good!
My first visit with the doctor, he mentioned that there was about 40% success rate with the operation and that I would have restricted movement.
Before I went in to have my operation, I wrote on my hand which was to be operated on 'anything is possible' and 'everyone is amazing', I wanted him to do a good job for me :-)
We decided (the doctor and I) after the operation to have my lower arm in a cast to stop me doing daft things, such as ride Kates motorbike and cut my pot off so I could drive the hire car on holiday in America (well I only rode fairly slowly and it was nearly time to have the cast removed when we where on holiday!).
The cast was removed and I was to take it easy for 9 months. In 2 months from this time I was racing in Iceland and won the championship!
My plan for the visit to the doctors was to find out how good the bone is and then own up! The bone has healed well and I have very nearly full movement of my wrist and nearly full power grip, compared to my right hand!
The doctor was really chuffed so I told how soon I was riding, then racing and winning. It was great to watch his face as he smiled, listening to my tales :-)
I'll be signed off after we have the results of the CT scan.
All is good!
Thursday, June 04, 2009
What is involved with cycling from Land's end to John O'Grotes
The reason why I am doing this ride is because it's something that I have dreamed of doing for many years and this is a great opportunity for me to raise money for the Bluebell wood appeal, our local children's hospice who I like to donate money to when we do any fund raising.
I have already received a donation (thank you Karen) which is great because I am now totally committed to successfully completing the ride.
I have 2 great reasons to do the ride which are providing me with plenty of motivation. Now it's time to consider what is involved with cycling from Lands End to John O'Grotes.
1, Planning the route - We need to choose a route that is direct and yet misses the major roads (including motorways!). The trip will be just short of 1000 miles.
2, Accommodation - We are planning on doing the trip in 7 days. As our daily distance is likely to vairy the use of a motor home will be ideal. This way we can stop when we want without having to find B&B's.
3, Finance - Fuel for the motor home, food, bike equipment.....
4, Equipment - The bike, shoes, clothing, speedo & mileometer, GPS (map/route planning), drinks & nutrition, laptop (for blogging, recording heart data, downloading photos and sending e-mail) and most importantly bike conditioning.
5, Planning - scheduling the training so that I am ready in time for the ride, whilst maintaining a well balanced work, relationships, family, spirituality relationship that will work alongside my health & fitness and personal development which I am working on which come with achieving the trip.
At this moment in time, I think that this is all that is involved with the trip, there could well be additions!
As training develops I will blog about how I am going to achieve each of these areas that's involved and finally I will consider what else I can do with my new experiences that I can use in the future.
In the meantime, I'll keep on pedalling.
I have already received a donation (thank you Karen) which is great because I am now totally committed to successfully completing the ride.
I have 2 great reasons to do the ride which are providing me with plenty of motivation. Now it's time to consider what is involved with cycling from Lands End to John O'Grotes.
1, Planning the route - We need to choose a route that is direct and yet misses the major roads (including motorways!). The trip will be just short of 1000 miles.
2, Accommodation - We are planning on doing the trip in 7 days. As our daily distance is likely to vairy the use of a motor home will be ideal. This way we can stop when we want without having to find B&B's.
3, Finance - Fuel for the motor home, food, bike equipment.....
4, Equipment - The bike, shoes, clothing, speedo & mileometer, GPS (map/route planning), drinks & nutrition, laptop (for blogging, recording heart data, downloading photos and sending e-mail) and most importantly bike conditioning.
5, Planning - scheduling the training so that I am ready in time for the ride, whilst maintaining a well balanced work, relationships, family, spirituality relationship that will work alongside my health & fitness and personal development which I am working on which come with achieving the trip.
At this moment in time, I think that this is all that is involved with the trip, there could well be additions!
As training develops I will blog about how I am going to achieve each of these areas that's involved and finally I will consider what else I can do with my new experiences that I can use in the future.
In the meantime, I'll keep on pedalling.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Lands End to John O'Groats
My friend Matt Coles has invited me to join him cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats in 12 weeks time.
This is something that I have thought about doing in the past and it will be a real achievement for me and I will be very proud to be able to say that I have done this ride.
I now look at the weather map in a new light when I imagine our 2 little bikes riding up the map from the bottom left corner upto the top right corner.
I am really looking forward to being at John O'Groats having my photo taken with Matt with the sea in the back ground at the most northern point of the UK.
The cycle training begins now :-)
This is something that I have thought about doing in the past and it will be a real achievement for me and I will be very proud to be able to say that I have done this ride.
I now look at the weather map in a new light when I imagine our 2 little bikes riding up the map from the bottom left corner upto the top right corner.
I am really looking forward to being at John O'Groats having my photo taken with Matt with the sea in the back ground at the most northern point of the UK.
The cycle training begins now :-)
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
Time
It's been a while since I last posted!!!
I won in Iceland which was alot of fun :-) and have now stopped competing. I am loving swimming for training, DMP is working great with lots of new things going on and coaching is a total blast. So for now, as expected, all is good :-)
I'll add some more posts soon!
I won in Iceland which was alot of fun :-) and have now stopped competing. I am loving swimming for training, DMP is working great with lots of new things going on and coaching is a total blast. So for now, as expected, all is good :-)
I'll add some more posts soon!
Friday, April 18, 2008
Strength work
Unfortunately on Tuesday the piston broke on my bike (only a crack) which meant that I was unable to ride Tuesday and Wednesday this week. After riding today it became apparent that missing out on riding and gym work makes a noticeable difference (for me) in my strength.
Today has been long motos, tomorrow is short and fast. It will be interesting to find out if my strength has altered much for these types of sessions, regardless, it is important for me to keep doing my strength training, even when I come against bike problems. Lesson learned!
The track today was soft and rutted, awesome, I love riding when there are long ruts, whether they be on straights or corners, especially when doing the longer motos where speed is less important and therefore is easier to be smooth.
I am sooo looking forward to riding tomorrow, even more so if it rains over night!
Have fun :-)
Today has been long motos, tomorrow is short and fast. It will be interesting to find out if my strength has altered much for these types of sessions, regardless, it is important for me to keep doing my strength training, even when I come against bike problems. Lesson learned!
The track today was soft and rutted, awesome, I love riding when there are long ruts, whether they be on straights or corners, especially when doing the longer motos where speed is less important and therefore is easier to be smooth.
I am sooo looking forward to riding tomorrow, even more so if it rains over night!
Have fun :-)
Friday, April 11, 2008
Iceland '08
My first race this year is June 5th, racing with the Kawasaki team, competing in Iceland is loads of fun and a certain challenge to be fully bike fit and at a fast race pace, in a matter of approx 6 weeks.
As with healing my wrist (which feels fine when riding) I will continue to practice visualising racing in Iceland and getting the results I want.
Here's to look to the future :-)
As with healing my wrist (which feels fine when riding) I will continue to practice visualising racing in Iceland and getting the results I want.
Here's to look to the future :-)
KISS
Amazingly, riding is going really well (and I've only ridden twice!!).
As I have blogged about before, when setting goals, use the anagram of SMARTER. Here is another anagram KISS - Kept It Simply Simple, here, I am referring to eating whilst riding.
With help from the 'edmaster nutritionist my calorie intake is really simple. Also, my beliefs regarding carbohydrate loading and taking extra care to be hydrated the day before a race, are well and truely blown out of the water, becuase training takes place so often, it's required to be hydrated everyday (even if there is no physical exercise at all) and supplying the body with fuel (as in carbo loading) is something done on a daily basis rather than just for the weekend.
I have gained great benifits from this support.
The next thing I am keeping simple is my motocross bike training program. Using my heart rate monitor whilst I am riding is providing me with specific information whilst riding and afterwards for analysis as well.
I have been off the bike for 12 months and I have done 20 and 30 minute motos at a good pace already, I am really pleased with these results.
Riding is so much fun and I am totally loving it, I am so looking forward to riding next time.
Have fun.
As I have blogged about before, when setting goals, use the anagram of SMARTER. Here is another anagram KISS - Kept It Simply Simple, here, I am referring to eating whilst riding.
With help from the 'edmaster nutritionist my calorie intake is really simple. Also, my beliefs regarding carbohydrate loading and taking extra care to be hydrated the day before a race, are well and truely blown out of the water, becuase training takes place so often, it's required to be hydrated everyday (even if there is no physical exercise at all) and supplying the body with fuel (as in carbo loading) is something done on a daily basis rather than just for the weekend.
I have gained great benifits from this support.
The next thing I am keeping simple is my motocross bike training program. Using my heart rate monitor whilst I am riding is providing me with specific information whilst riding and afterwards for analysis as well.
I have been off the bike for 12 months and I have done 20 and 30 minute motos at a good pace already, I am really pleased with these results.
Riding is so much fun and I am totally loving it, I am so looking forward to riding next time.
Have fun.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
'EDMASTER Performance Coaching
Damn! After blogging about the Law of attraction, I walked into an illness which has lasted just over a week. So I ask myself 'for what purpose have I given myself the illness? and what should I be concentrating on, of which, I am currently not?'
Now, our kids have had a bug and I'm usually the only person in the household who avoids been ill, only this time I picked it up. So what was the reason for me attracting the bug?
It turns out that after training extra hard during the week my immune system was running low and allowed the bug to enter my body and there is a reason for this.
The answer to my question 'what should I be concentrating on, of which, I am currently not?' is that I am over due to see my nutritionist. During the consultation she pointed out (the nutritionist) what was going on. I am now in a position to make adjustments to my food intake to keep my immune system up to it's highest level whilst training hard.
This is great news and I am so happy to be working with her, not only for myself but for all our customers who want to make the most of their bodies performance whilst competing.
Check out our website and make the most of our services 'EDMASTER Performance Coaching
Circuit training is held at the Keep Moat Stadium in Doncaster on their Athletic track. Contrary to what the website says the circuit training entails alot of running among other strength exercise. This will take place on Tuesday morning and Doncaster Moto Parc is open for practice from 11am.
I have created this training so that I can have the best days training possible as I am now in a rush to be ready for my first race in June. Please come along and train with me and we make improvements together.
Now, our kids have had a bug and I'm usually the only person in the household who avoids been ill, only this time I picked it up. So what was the reason for me attracting the bug?
It turns out that after training extra hard during the week my immune system was running low and allowed the bug to enter my body and there is a reason for this.
The answer to my question 'what should I be concentrating on, of which, I am currently not?' is that I am over due to see my nutritionist. During the consultation she pointed out (the nutritionist) what was going on. I am now in a position to make adjustments to my food intake to keep my immune system up to it's highest level whilst training hard.
This is great news and I am so happy to be working with her, not only for myself but for all our customers who want to make the most of their bodies performance whilst competing.
Check out our website and make the most of our services 'EDMASTER Performance Coaching
Circuit training is held at the Keep Moat Stadium in Doncaster on their Athletic track. Contrary to what the website says the circuit training entails alot of running among other strength exercise. This will take place on Tuesday morning and Doncaster Moto Parc is open for practice from 11am.
I have created this training so that I can have the best days training possible as I am now in a rush to be ready for my first race in June. Please come along and train with me and we make improvements together.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Law of attraction
How about this......Last week I was beginning to feel happy with how my training is going and I began to think about how training would be even better if I had some people to train with so that, pushing myself to the next level of fitness is easy.
This mornings swimming session there were 3 swimmers who were a little faster than me and 3 or 4 who were slower (compared to the 1 or 2 swimmers in previous weeks). There was certainly no place to hide! The lane was like a conveyor belt and once I was on it, 100% effort was required until it was time for the recovery period.
Interval training today was intense and so much fun.
It is amazing how the law of attraction works, think about what you want, believe that it will happen and then be greatful when it does.
Here is the important thing, the law of attraction pays no attention to positive or negative thoughts, just your own thoughts what ever they may be, therefore, we attract everything into our own world through our thoughts, wheather we consider it as being good or bad!
Think about this, think about your thoughts. What are your thoughts saying, are they good or bad, productive or destructive.
Learning to control your thoughts is as easy as you want it to be and changing thought processes is possible.
If you can change destructive to productive, how much more can you achieve than you already are doing.
Think about it.
This mornings swimming session there were 3 swimmers who were a little faster than me and 3 or 4 who were slower (compared to the 1 or 2 swimmers in previous weeks). There was certainly no place to hide! The lane was like a conveyor belt and once I was on it, 100% effort was required until it was time for the recovery period.
Interval training today was intense and so much fun.
It is amazing how the law of attraction works, think about what you want, believe that it will happen and then be greatful when it does.
Here is the important thing, the law of attraction pays no attention to positive or negative thoughts, just your own thoughts what ever they may be, therefore, we attract everything into our own world through our thoughts, wheather we consider it as being good or bad!
Think about this, think about your thoughts. What are your thoughts saying, are they good or bad, productive or destructive.
Learning to control your thoughts is as easy as you want it to be and changing thought processes is possible.
If you can change destructive to productive, how much more can you achieve than you already are doing.
Think about it.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Time to beat!
On Wednesday, riders practicing at DMP had the chance to practice with KTM factory rider Tommy Searl.
The track was in great condition and as the ground was soft, there were lots of long ruts around the turns and quite good size breaking bumps. So next time your riding at DMP and the track is in this kind of condition, use your stop watch and see if you can get any where near 1:34 lap times :-)
This was Tommy's fastest time which was recorded.
The track was in great condition and as the ground was soft, there were lots of long ruts around the turns and quite good size breaking bumps. So next time your riding at DMP and the track is in this kind of condition, use your stop watch and see if you can get any where near 1:34 lap times :-)
This was Tommy's fastest time which was recorded.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Mixing it up.
Fantastic, I started swimming 3 weeks ago, after doing very little exercise since the middle of October (5 months). Today I swam with a girl who I consider fast, from the last time when I was swimming and today we were the same speed.
So, I'm back up to speed in a very short time (as long as the girl was swimming as quick as she was doing when I was swimming last time!!).
Interval sessions is what I started off with and these sessions have only being lasting 40 mins, including the warm up and cool down. I've noticed very quick results with this type of training, however, I have been aware of needing to do more of an aerobic workout to improve stamina. After doing a swimming session which lasted 1 hour 15 mins, including warm up and cool down, I am happy that I have found a routine that will satisfy stamina training.
Now it is possible to mix up these sessions and balance out my training routine. After this I plan on starting to ride my bike and hone in my training program for that, of which, I have a good idea of how it will go.
I am sooo looking forward to getting back on a bike :-)
Have fun.
So, I'm back up to speed in a very short time (as long as the girl was swimming as quick as she was doing when I was swimming last time!!).
Interval sessions is what I started off with and these sessions have only being lasting 40 mins, including the warm up and cool down. I've noticed very quick results with this type of training, however, I have been aware of needing to do more of an aerobic workout to improve stamina. After doing a swimming session which lasted 1 hour 15 mins, including warm up and cool down, I am happy that I have found a routine that will satisfy stamina training.
Now it is possible to mix up these sessions and balance out my training routine. After this I plan on starting to ride my bike and hone in my training program for that, of which, I have a good idea of how it will go.
I am sooo looking forward to getting back on a bike :-)
Have fun.
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Weired?
I have mentioned previously, how to set a goal in a way that is achievable and ecological.
Here's the best thing....when you have set it, let it go, completely. By letting go of it, paradoxically it will come back. Weired, yes. Effective, definitely :-)
Have fun.
Here's the best thing....when you have set it, let it go, completely. By letting go of it, paradoxically it will come back. Weired, yes. Effective, definitely :-)
Have fun.
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Last week I saw the doctor regarding my progress with the scaphiod. All is healling well and the next stage of recovery is now in place.
Training has recommenced, which means I can start swimming again. I love swimming its a great part of my training routine. So that it's easier for me to get even better results in the pool I purchased a heart rate monitor which I can use in the water (a monitor which requires no watch). After downloading my first session, it is easy to realise the benefit of having such data.
My HR was running as high as 180 bpm (my max being 186) and dropping only as low as 160 bpm for the duration of a 40 mins training session!
So, there are two things to take into consideration: 1, My current fitness level is may be only average, and 2, Inactive recovery is required during the training sessions to help lower the HR training zone.
Only having this HR data is it possible to know how to alter my training to get the best improvements. The next thing to do is to organise a maximal fitness test to find out exactly where I'm at now and then develop a programme that will allow me to be in great shape by the 1st June this year.
Enjoy training :-)
Training has recommenced, which means I can start swimming again. I love swimming its a great part of my training routine. So that it's easier for me to get even better results in the pool I purchased a heart rate monitor which I can use in the water (a monitor which requires no watch). After downloading my first session, it is easy to realise the benefit of having such data.
My HR was running as high as 180 bpm (my max being 186) and dropping only as low as 160 bpm for the duration of a 40 mins training session!
So, there are two things to take into consideration: 1, My current fitness level is may be only average, and 2, Inactive recovery is required during the training sessions to help lower the HR training zone.
Only having this HR data is it possible to know how to alter my training to get the best improvements. The next thing to do is to organise a maximal fitness test to find out exactly where I'm at now and then develop a programme that will allow me to be in great shape by the 1st June this year.
Enjoy training :-)
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
New training programme
I have recently carried out a new training programme, which works with 12 riders, and got great results with it too.
I find coaching really enjoyable, espcially now as I can use a bit of magic, to get even better results than before. I even did a class of Auto riders, the first in a long time. Impressed with how quick some of the riders are and how quick the improvers can improve, I will probably have more training for auto riders in the future.
I have also carried out some 1:1 coaching with amazing and instant results, this is already very popular with the riders.
So, dare I say, the 'EDMASTER performance coaching' website is nearly ready to go live. I say dare because I've mentioned the new DMP website a number of times and it is still in the waiting.
I find coaching really enjoyable, espcially now as I can use a bit of magic, to get even better results than before. I even did a class of Auto riders, the first in a long time. Impressed with how quick some of the riders are and how quick the improvers can improve, I will probably have more training for auto riders in the future.
I have also carried out some 1:1 coaching with amazing and instant results, this is already very popular with the riders.
So, dare I say, the 'EDMASTER performance coaching' website is nearly ready to go live. I say dare because I've mentioned the new DMP website a number of times and it is still in the waiting.
Monday, February 04, 2008
Sprinting
Friends from Iceland visitd me last week and joined me training. It was great fun and really good to have someone else to train with. We had a day at the athletics track which worked out really and realised how much work I have to do to get to the level of fitness that I want.
I really enjoy doing 100m sprints and in the past was quick compared to the poeple in our training group. Orsse, from Iceland, ran me into the ground beating me easily.
Motivation supplied, more track work coming up!
I really enjoy doing 100m sprints and in the past was quick compared to the poeple in our training group. Orsse, from Iceland, ran me into the ground beating me easily.
Motivation supplied, more track work coming up!
Monday, January 28, 2008
X-ray
8 weeks after the operation on my scaphiod and I have had the first x-ray. The signs are good, the bone is healing well around the screw and the gaps are filling in nicely. Fortunately, I am using a small splint now for the next 4 weeks, however, I still need to be careful with the wrist so that full recovery can be achieved.
I am grateful that I still need to be careful as it means that I am still unable to ride my racer on the road, on the turbo is ok. This is great because I will now start using the new athletics running track at the Keep Moat stadium in Doncaster for training. I have kept away from running in the past and I am looking forward to creating some new work outs to get me in shape for the next 4-6weeks.
I am grateful that I still need to be careful as it means that I am still unable to ride my racer on the road, on the turbo is ok. This is great because I will now start using the new athletics running track at the Keep Moat stadium in Doncaster for training. I have kept away from running in the past and I am looking forward to creating some new work outs to get me in shape for the next 4-6weeks.
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
How do you improve your performance?
As a Motocross rider/racer, what do you need to do/to have, to improve your performance?
For me as a racer the are 3 main areas, as an athlete, that you need to concentrate on:
Fitness, Nutrition and Coaching (both on and off the bike) of course you need outstanding bike performance which is well maintained and a good team around you all working towards your goal (and that's the riders goal only!)
I have become really curious over the last couple of years about what I would need to be doing, if I was in a fight for a World Championship title? How could I make it possible to be in this situation?
Experiencing racing with World Champions, training with Multi National and World Champions is a great way of getting this information. Whilst I was racing I was lucky enough to be in that situation, however at that time, I was unable to make the most of it.
Now, I am in a position where, after a lot of studying and research I can use it for myself and give, racers of today, the key ingredients that make up the composition of being a champion.
Services that 'EDMASTER Coaching include: Bespoke Nutrition Plans, Fitness training Plans, Motocross Coaching, Personal Sports Psychology and Circuit training.
The 'EDMASTER Circuit training will be taking place on Tuesday mornings 9.30 until 10.30 and the track will be open from 11.30 for riders who will want to ride after training to make the most of a great day. I am really looking forward to doing this type of training as it really helped me when I was doing Grand Prix.
It will be starting mid February and I will advertise it more closer to the time.
Have fun.
For me as a racer the are 3 main areas, as an athlete, that you need to concentrate on:
Fitness, Nutrition and Coaching (both on and off the bike) of course you need outstanding bike performance which is well maintained and a good team around you all working towards your goal (and that's the riders goal only!)
I have become really curious over the last couple of years about what I would need to be doing, if I was in a fight for a World Championship title? How could I make it possible to be in this situation?
Experiencing racing with World Champions, training with Multi National and World Champions is a great way of getting this information. Whilst I was racing I was lucky enough to be in that situation, however at that time, I was unable to make the most of it.
Now, I am in a position where, after a lot of studying and research I can use it for myself and give, racers of today, the key ingredients that make up the composition of being a champion.
Services that 'EDMASTER Coaching include: Bespoke Nutrition Plans, Fitness training Plans, Motocross Coaching, Personal Sports Psychology and Circuit training.
The 'EDMASTER Circuit training will be taking place on Tuesday mornings 9.30 until 10.30 and the track will be open from 11.30 for riders who will want to ride after training to make the most of a great day. I am really looking forward to doing this type of training as it really helped me when I was doing Grand Prix.
It will be starting mid February and I will advertise it more closer to the time.
Have fun.
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