1. I didn’t show power or heart rate on my bike computer, just time and miles. Most people would say this is a big no no, but after racing for 10 years I’m very aware of what my body is capable of, and seeing power and heart rate numbers can make it easy tog et in your head.
2. I lived up at a cabin at Alta which sits at 9500 feet for two weeks so that I could adapt to ethe elevation. This was key! My power essentially didn’t drop with elevation unlike everyone else. As we climbed up Columbine and out of the trees everyone seemed to struggle and slow down as I seemingly floated right past dozens of pros.
3. I tested EVERYTHING meticulously so that on race day I had zero question marks. I knew my fueling plan exactly. I was confident with my bike set up and it was dialed. (I went back and forth for MONTHS prior about what bike to ride and how to set it up).
4. I drove to Leadville with a couple of friends three weeks before the race and pre-rode the whole course. We didn’t know where we were going to camp and by the time we had finished dinner it was already late and dark, so we went into a campground and found and open spot (that was closed?), so we woke up in the morning and were asked to leave haha. But we only stayed one night so it worked out.
5. I tracked my macros for the first time in my life, and dropped 7 pounds in the months leading into the race so that I could have a stronger w/kg.
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1. I had a birthday party at my house for me and one of my friends, and I went to bed at around 10 pm while the majority of the people were still at the party, because I knew I needed to get good sleep in order to perform well at the region race the next day which would impact starting position at State Championships.
2. I would try to win EVERYTHING I did that year. If we were playing a sport in P.E. I would win. Card game? I’d win. Chill backyard volleyball? I’d win. While excessive and probably not necessary, my mindset was to get really good at winning, and then I’d be more likely to win State.
3. I would write in my journal over and over and over again:
Varsity State Champion 2018.
Varsity State Champion 2018.
Varsity State Champion 2018.
At the end of the day I didn’t win, despite being obsessed with this goal and deeply committed to it. I did however win the region and place 3rd at State, which is still respectable.
And I don’t know if any of these things contributed to performing well at the time, but they are signs of how badly I wanted to win that race, which definitely did impact my performance.
What’s the most unhinged thing you’ve done to perform well at something?
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Jumped into the @utahgravelseries Wild Horse race and had a blast!
Got into an early break with @josiah_wildman and @gmeaster91 early on at around mile 25 that got us away from everyone before I got dropped at around mile 45. I was able to stay present and rode clean only getting passed by @marcspratt and rolled in for 4th! Stoked!
Also thank you @kris_braun for these epic shots 🙏
If you don’t PR in 60 days, we’ll give your money back. No questions asked.
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We’ll be at the @utahgravelseries Wild Horse Gravel Race this Saturday. Come stop by and get one so you can experience your best.
PR in 60 days or your money back.
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Question for endurance cyclists:
When was the last time you actually felt muscle burn?
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