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How to keep motivated this winter! Whether you are a weekend mountain bike rider who just rides to get out in nature for some fresh air or a determined mountain bike racer it is tough to stay motivated to stay in shape during the off-season. He tells us that victory is fleeting and if we don't enjoy the journey on the way to achieving our goals what is the point. If we do our best everyday we will not only enjoy our lives more we will likely exceed our goals. So whether you are training for a long ride in Moab next spring or the biggest race or your life, train hard and have fun!
Check out this video of Mountain Bike World Downhill Champ Gee Atherton on his downhill bike racing World Enduro Champ David Knight down a world cup downhill track! Sick split screen action.
Thanks to all the mountain bikers who make my life fun, challenging and rewarding. Gene, I raced in the Palo Duro Marathon (Pain on the Plain) last Saturday - 46 miles - and employed everything you taught me: vision, cornering, descending, ascending. It was the best I've ever raced. JJ So thank you for what continues to be an amazing journey. I feel very fortunate to live the life I live and to meet and work with so many interesting and inspirational people. Thank you!
Now that the 2010 season is over (for most of us) and you have had a few weeks off from serious training, riding or competition it is time to prepare for next season. If you are serious about becoming the best rider or racer you can be now is the time to act. Do you keep a training and racing diary? A diary is a big help in the following exercise and though out the season for finding factors that lead to changes in performance. Step One: Assess your racing season and your riding ability. Were you confident and riding to your potential or did you find yourself racing below the level that you know you are capable of? Step Three: Act on your training program! Ride! Workout! Visualize! Constantly update your goals and training program based on improvement or lack of improvement. Remember, unwritten goals are just dreams, goals you write down you will commit to and strive to reach. Good luck next season and feel free to call or e-mail with questions, suggestions or to start a personal coaching program.
