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Author: Paul Radcliffe
July 28, 2014
Adjusting Training Plan to Reality
I had a great plan for training hard during this phase of my Jack Daniels’ Inspired Training Program. Reality ensues as usual and I didn’t get all the miles I expected in the last few weeks. I feel like I was slacking, but I think my body also appreciated the rest. So, I’ve revised the plan. It shows what was actually done for the last two weeks. More importantly, I adjusted the weekly mileages so that I have a proper ramp to the maximum mileage week.
July 26, 2014
Valuable Bike Infographic
I have mused openly a couple of times about how I need a bike. I found this infographic on Tumblr which I found really helpful: I’ll probably buy in the fall at the Toronto Bicycle Fall Blowout Sale. I guess an entry-level road or hybrid bike would be a good start for me. Any books or other sources I should research? Any other recommendations or advice?
July 21, 2014
Different Motivation…
I don’t follow professional cycling at all. But a former classmate and facebook friend does. He posted this article about Lawson Craddock and Chad Haga were doing well at the UCI WorldTour. I know nothing about these athletes, but something in the accompanying photo caught my eye. Do you see it? Let me zoom in a bit. The podium Girls left a mark! Maybe I should buy a bike. I guess I’m in the wrong sport… 😉 On a serious note, I see that many fellow running bloggers Nicole, Henry, Mari, Lisa, Irina, Sam, Emma, Nadiya, Alice, Hong, and even Patty are active[…continue reading]
