This past Monday, I worked with the Rio Strada Women’s cycling team providing race tactics session for the upcoming Victory Velo circuit race at Sierra de Montserrat. (What an exciting, Euro-style course, lots of opportunities to for tactical racing, not too mention a series of short taxing power climbs for the added-attrition factor.) Tactics make cycling exhilarating. […]
The o2fitness Auburn women’s cycling girl, fondly referred to as the She-Women, escaped the foothill heat and headed to the hills for their workout. We trained on Old Hwy 40 from Cisco to Soda Springs in shade, cool temps and light Sierra air. We warmed up, riding from Soda Springs down to Cisco which included […]
In the second installment on Western States fueling strategies we interview Matt Keyes (MK) and Jamie Frink (JF), two WS veterans and race ringers, to determine if life follows fact. Jamie’s resume includes three sub-24 hour WS finishes – 2009 8th, 2010 16th and 2011 14th. Matt has completed five WS races, with the most […]
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Daniela Gauvin – member of the o2fitness Truckee Women’s Cycling Training Group – making it happen. No babysitter, no problem. Pictured here, Baby Romey Gauvin provides extra resistance for single leg pedaling drills and high cadence pedaling intervals, during a recent group workout. Its our version of Rocky-style, back to basic training. Watch out world […]
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First installment in a two part series covering Western States Endurance Run fueling strategies. A friend once said that an ultra running aid station under any other circumstance would be a dream buffet – complete with cornucopia of candy, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made to order, cookies of every make and model, potato chips […]
Dr. Pasternak and I have had a fantastic few days on the meet and greet circuit. Kicking off on Thursday night with the final Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay 101 – helping participants fine tune their final weeks of training, recovery and nutritional strategies before shoving off on their Odysseys. Friday night we enjoyed the casual setting […]
I learned the benefits of massage for recovery and injury prevention, firsthand as a professional/US National Team cyclist specializing in European stage races. These races take place over a rigorous consecutive 14 days, averaging 150k/day, punctuated by intense competition and epic courses. Needless to say, efficient time management and effective recovery is paramount. And for […]
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Endurance activities are repetitive, linear and utilize a limited range of motion. These ingredients are a recipe for excessive stress on specific muscles, joints and bones. As a result our bodies teeter toward imbalance and manifest asymmetries – common culprits of injury. Yoga (speaking generally rather than specifically about particular disciplines) provides a range […]
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A common issue amongst endurance athletes is pain resulting from postural weakness. This weak link in our body’s kinetic chain inhibits performance, leads to imbalances and potential injury. Does this sound familiar… While cycling, have you experienced lower back pain as a result of rounding at the lower back, due to fatigue from duration, intensity […]
This winter I attended the SPECIALIZED BODY GEOMETRY FIT BIKE FITTING CERTIFICATION – what a blast and invalauble educational and professional opportunity. The Body Geometry FIT program is the most comprehensive bike fit education in the industry. Working with Dr. Andy Pruitt and his team at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, the BGFIT process […]
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I recently completed Athletes’ Performance Educational Mentorship affording a unique opportunity to learn a highly successful methodology and integrated system. This experience has provided an effective system of tools to train the avid recreationalist to the elite athlete alike. The comprehensive five day Athletes’ Performance Mentorship instructed methodology through cohesive theoretical and applied learning. This […]
Injury Prevention Strategies for Endurance Athletes For this first article in a series on injury prevention strategies I interviewed two rehabilitation and conditioning professionals – Laura Snow, physical therapist and co-owner at American River Rehabilitation; and Darcy Norman, a licensed physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist with Athletes’ Performance. Before […]
Race with Abandon
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettThis past Monday, I worked with the Rio Strada Women’s cycling team providing race tactics session for the upcoming Victory Velo circuit race at Sierra de Montserrat. (What an exciting, Euro-style course, lots of opportunities to for tactical racing, not too mention a series of short taxing power climbs for the added-attrition factor.) Tactics make cycling exhilarating. […]
She-Women Cyclist Post Workout Soak
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettThe o2fitness Auburn women’s cycling girl, fondly referred to as the She-Women, escaped the foothill heat and headed to the hills for their workout. We trained on Old Hwy 40 from Cisco to Soda Springs in shade, cool temps and light Sierra air. We warmed up, riding from Soda Springs down to Cisco which included […]
Study of Two Western Staters
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettIn the second installment on Western States fueling strategies we interview Matt Keyes (MK) and Jamie Frink (JF), two WS veterans and race ringers, to determine if life follows fact. Jamie’s resume includes three sub-24 hour WS finishes – 2009 8th, 2010 16th and 2011 14th. Matt has completed five WS races, with the most […]
Just Do It
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettDaniela Gauvin – member of the o2fitness Truckee Women’s Cycling Training Group – making it happen. No babysitter, no problem. Pictured here, Baby Romey Gauvin provides extra resistance for single leg pedaling drills and high cadence pedaling intervals, during a recent group workout. Its our version of Rocky-style, back to basic training. Watch out world […]
Western States – Movable Feast
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettFirst installment in a two part series covering Western States Endurance Run fueling strategies. A friend once said that an ultra running aid station under any other circumstance would be a dream buffet – complete with cornucopia of candy, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches made to order, cookies of every make and model, potato chips […]
On the Circuit
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettDr. Pasternak and I have had a fantastic few days on the meet and greet circuit. Kicking off on Thursday night with the final Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay 101 – helping participants fine tune their final weeks of training, recovery and nutritional strategies before shoving off on their Odysseys. Friday night we enjoyed the casual setting […]
Massage – Feels Good and Good For You
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettI learned the benefits of massage for recovery and injury prevention, firsthand as a professional/US National Team cyclist specializing in European stage races. These races take place over a rigorous consecutive 14 days, averaging 150k/day, punctuated by intense competition and epic courses. Needless to say, efficient time management and effective recovery is paramount. And for […]
Yoga is A One Stop Injury Prevention Strategy
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettEndurance activities are repetitive, linear and utilize a limited range of motion. These ingredients are a recipe for excessive stress on specific muscles, joints and bones. As a result our bodies teeter toward imbalance and manifest asymmetries – common culprits of injury. Yoga (speaking generally rather than specifically about particular disciplines) provides a range […]
Injury Prevention and Improved Performance Via Pilates
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettA common issue amongst endurance athletes is pain resulting from postural weakness. This weak link in our body’s kinetic chain inhibits performance, leads to imbalances and potential injury. Does this sound familiar… While cycling, have you experienced lower back pain as a result of rounding at the lower back, due to fatigue from duration, intensity […]
Specialized Body Geometry Bike Fit Certification
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettThis winter I attended the SPECIALIZED BODY GEOMETRY FIT BIKE FITTING CERTIFICATION – what a blast and invalauble educational and professional opportunity. The Body Geometry FIT program is the most comprehensive bike fit education in the industry. Working with Dr. Andy Pruitt and his team at the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine, the BGFIT process […]
My Athletes’ Performance Mentorship
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettI recently completed Athletes’ Performance Educational Mentorship affording a unique opportunity to learn a highly successful methodology and integrated system. This experience has provided an effective system of tools to train the avid recreationalist to the elite athlete alike. The comprehensive five day Athletes’ Performance Mentorship instructed methodology through cohesive theoretical and applied learning. This […]
Injury Prevention Strategies for Endurance Athletes
/in Fit to Be Tried- Julie's Blog /by Evelyn FassettInjury Prevention Strategies for Endurance Athletes For this first article in a series on injury prevention strategies I interviewed two rehabilitation and conditioning professionals – Laura Snow, physical therapist and co-owner at American River Rehabilitation; and Darcy Norman, a licensed physical therapist, certified athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist with Athletes’ Performance. Before […]