Meet The Team: Robin Cline
Coach Patrick talks to Robin about her work, the proactive EN community, her curent training and how she feels about watching what she eats (hint, not good!).
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Archive for December, 2009
Measuring Progress in the OutSeason
On December - 24 - 2009
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Using metrics to measure your fitness is a double-edged sword. No more is this true than in the OutSeason, when the fitness you have right now is competing with the fitness you had during the season. Don’t be depressed by the disparity; instead find a deeper meaning in what the numbers are telling you.
Using metrics to measure your fitness is a double-edged sword. No more is this true than in the OutSeason, when the fitness you have right now is competing with the fitness you had during the season. Don’t be depressed by the disparity; instead find a deeper meaning in what the numbers are telling you.
Let’s say I have a “friend” whose FTP was 325 last season. He’s a big doode, so it’s actually not that impressive. For 9 months he thought of himself as Mr 325; that’s what he tested, that’s what he rode…it was just a huge part of his being. Enter the OutSeason. After a few weeks off, my “friend” starts training again only now indoors. The first test is a debacle; so hard it’s a slap to the face…the net outcome is 305 watts. It’s humble pie, it’s a bit of a knock-down, some might even say a step back.
But my friend isn’t phased one bit.
After all, it’s the OutSeason and while he hoped for higher numbers, he didn’t expect to see them after not training for a solid month. Instead, he’s excited about his results!
- First off, he survived the test and has added another layer of toughness to his mental six-pack.
- He now has a new target for his immediate training, one that’s “just” challenging enough instead of making him over-reach.
- He has a “gap” goal, or a target to attain last season’s fitness — he can strive to be as fit as last year before this next season even starts!
Our mutual friends knows that taking a step back is an important part of being able to leap forward. It’s not easy eating some humble pie, but learning to do so, developing the ability to effectively self-assess, is a really important part of achieving your potential as an athlete. Learn more about the OutSeason and how you can improve in our FREE Virtual Seminar by clicking here.
Do yourself a favor and put last season away. Live in the now. Do the test. Get the numbers. Own them. Be them. Get fitter and beat them.
Next season won’t know what hit it when you emerge from the pain cave.
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Meet Team Endurance Nation — Mike Graffeo
On December - 21 - 2009
Meet The Team: Mike Graffeo
Coach Patrick sits down with fellow New England Sleeper Cell member Mike Graffeo. They discuss triathlon, medical devices, beer, and of course, fellow EN athlete Chris Gleason. Approximately 15 minutes in duration.
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Meet Team Endurance Nation — Matt Ancona
On December - 14 - 2009
Meet The Team: Matt Ancona
Coach Patrick talks to Matt about his epic season, including Kona qualification and the impending birth of a his first kid…it’s game over baby!!!
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Meet Team Endurance Nation — Mike Hedman
On December - 7 - 2009
Meet The Team: Mike Hedman
Coach Patrick talks to Mike about the NorCal sleeper cell, about Western States and other various elements that Mike brings to the Team.
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