RAAM2CC©

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  • And Now I Go For 200 Miles In A Week

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    Well that is the plan anyway. With May rapidly approaching the RAAM2CC ride is now less than ten months away. Meaning I need to start getting my backside used to some long days in the saddle.  It sounds simple on paper yet stringing four consecutive days to achieve 200 to 225 miles is not as…

  • Short- and long-term effects of caffeine on health and performance

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    Oh this is perfect! As many of you know we cyclists enjoy our coffee. I find them almost medicinal for a mid-ride refueling pick-me-up. I should point out that I do avoid caffeinated GUs and other sports food / beverages. Nothing beats a good cup of coffee, time permitting during a break. However on longer…

  • Certified NICA Level 1 Coach

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    Yay, very happy to report that I completed all of my in-field, extra-credit, and online training to become a NICA Level 1 Coach. Perfect timing as we start recruiting for the new Trabuco Hills Mountain Bike Team next week at the local (Irvine Lake) Over-the-Hump series. I am really looking forward to help getting more…

  • VO2 Max: The Staggering Difference Between Average and Great

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    Although we have covered this topic in the past I recently was browsing YouTube for bicycle race results when I saw this video with the above name from a very engaging lady who goes by Century Ride. So I had to check it out. Very well done! Of course once she introduces content from none…

  • New Calorie Burn- Rate PR

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    This morning I am doing some 5 x 5-minute power intervals trying to hold 200 – 225 watts for the 5 then cruise / recover for 5 at zone 2 heart rate. Well the outbound leg went great. Reached my Starbucks refueling spot in record time. Saw I burned 640 calories in 1:10New PR of…

  • It Is Called Recreation For A Reason

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    Ok full disclosure, all too often I ride my bicycle with a few set objectives for the day. Usually a minimum distance along with certain amounts of time in various heart rate zones and/or power zones. Although I always enjoy my time on the bike (VO2 Max intervals not withstanding) I don’t always take the…

  • Somedays You Just Need To Take A Break

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    Nothing like unwinding with good friends to reset your mind, body, and spirits. For me, it was time! Stay safe, keep your head clear.

  • Research Match – Why You Should Care to Participate

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    If you are reading this you are already an excellent candidate for Research Match, you are alive. Alright, jokes aside let me tell you a bit about my experience with Research Match and why I was driven to participate. For years I have been a keen student of physical fitness, sport, and sports medicine. It probably…

  • One More Trip Around The Sun

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    Funny how we make a big deal about birthdays. I know I have certainly been a great example of that kid who can hardly wait for their birthday. A bundle of nervous energy waiting to pounce on anything that looks like a card in the mail, a gift, and oh anyone coming to a birthday…

  • More Big Data From The Real World

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    Nothing like having access to tons of data while you are exercising and especially afterwards. It is far more than miles, average speed, average heart rate, and elevation gain.  Averages don’t tell you a lot as an average HR of 112 beats a minute could mean I spent three hours riding we a very comfortable…