Tag Archives: biking

My Ultra-Endurance Countdown

Posted on May 12, 2014 by aa

There’s only six weeks until the Wilmington-Whiteface 50k mountain bike race. I like where my fitness is right now, but it is time to pick up the pace and start training for success in this race. I like this race … Continue reading →

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3 Random Things

Posted on May 4, 2014 by aa

Sometimes I just like to tell people about some of the things that interest me and some things that I like. So, why not write about those things here. Hopefully, I can stick to my plan of  a “3 Random … Continue reading →

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Hammer Nutrition Endurance News Issue #89

Posted on April 4, 2014 by aa

Being a Hammer Nutrition sponsored athlete has many perks. But this has to be the coolest one…being featured in print and online advertisements. Hammer Nutrition’s Endurance News #89 (http://www.hammernutrition.com/downloads/ENews/ENissue89.pdf) has been shipped and here is the inside back cover…pretty cool, … Continue reading →

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Video: More Winter Training

Posted on March 12, 2014 by aa

…And another video from my winter training. This video being 13 minutes long is more of a “movie short”. The snow is slowly melting, and unfortunately, more is on the way. So, I’m enjoying riding my new Cannondale Salpel 4 … Continue reading →

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Working Out at Night Won’t Affect Your Sleep

Posted on March 7, 2014 by aa

Good news for the busy fit man (or bad news if all you want to do is sink in a couch and zone out at the end of a hard day), a new study says that gut-busting workouts late in … Continue reading →

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Video: Winter Training

Posted on March 5, 2014 by aa

While my trails are still unrideable with 12+ inches of snow cover, I do have miles and miles of dirt road. http://youtu.be/lF7xMF0Z1M8

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Yeah…It’s Cold, But I Have to Ride

Posted on March 4, 2014 by aa

I just couldn’t stand to be on the trainer again today. I started a treadmill running program that didn’t last as long as the plan said it should. I’m not a runner. But I’m trying. I want to race one … Continue reading →

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New Sponsor: AXO Sports

Posted on March 4, 2014 by aa

I signed on with AXO Sports for sponsorship to wear their cycling shoes and gloves. For the 2014 season, I will be wearing the AXO SX Gloves and Berm Shoes. I’m excited about riding for AXO…many years ago, when I … Continue reading →

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Nothing compares to Recoverite | Hammer Nutrition

Posted on February 28, 2014 by aa

I’ve been saying this for a long time. Sure, chocolate milk for recovery may be better than nothing, but do yourself a favor and recover properly. I’m not a medical expert…I’m not a scientist…but I know what works for me…Hammer … Continue reading →

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Essential Mountain Biking Skills

Posted on February 25, 2014 by aa

This is a very good video to help you learn or improve your mountain biking skills. Even if you think, ” oh, I know how to do that” or “I don’t need this”, take the time to watch. Use  it … Continue reading →

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