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FasCat Training Camp

FasCat Training Camp

Quickie Post with a few pics for those who still come here……Do people still read this in the day of Facebook photos/twitter posts?   If you do I’ll keep posting…. Rolling out on 36 on Day 1 The gang groups up on the Peak to Peak Highway above Ward, there are mountains back there! We [...]

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Go Long-New Article at Singletrack.com

I’ve written a new training tip on getting fit for going long! You can check out the article and the intricate details over on Singletrack.com. Some good power based info on how to help you better prepare yourself for Endurance racing (and really any type of racing) Also, Here’s some links to a few other [...]

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Hit the Road Jack- Joining Minerva Design Cycling

It’s official, for next season I’ll be splitting up my time between road and dirt. On the road side I’ll be linking up with Minerva Design Cycling (official announcement here). I’m super excited to be racing with a great new up and coming Rochester based road team for 2010. I’ll also be helping the fellas [...]

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More Interbike photos

Day 2 was all about checking out power meters… I’m waay too tired right now to type so enjoy the pictures. More tomorrow

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Taste of my own medicine

Taste of my own medicine

So, I’ve been handing out lots of Sweet Spot and Tempo Bursts to my athletes, today made for a good day to does myself up with a few good efforts of my my own prescription. On tap was 4×9 min Sweet Spot wattage efforts with 15 sec ‘bursts’ > 400 watts. Wasn’t sure how the [...]

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Tempo Bursts

Tempo Bursts

Headed out for some Tempo Bursts this afternoon. One of my favorite workouts. Seems to make the intervals go by so much quicker when you do a little sprint a few times during the efforts. I’m the worst at doing long intervals, not bad when you can do them on a climb, but always loathe [...]

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SST’s

SST’s

Weather is blowing in here on the front range, temps have come down a bit compared to last week. But being an Upstate New Yorker, it’s still great weather for me to train in. Yesterday was a rest day, which meant today was time to grab the bike and head out for some time. With [...]

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Tempo to Carter Lake

Tempo to Carter Lake

Today called for a bit of the tempo; 4×12′s to be exact. It was a nice sunshine day here so I decided to add some xtra time to my workout and head up towards Carter Lake. As mentioned yesterday, I made some changes to my road setup. Boy, what a difference. The bike felt great, [...]

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Loading up on the Sweets

Loading up on the Sweets

Sweet Spot intervals that is… Today was a time to dig in and tap out some intervals. 2 sets of 3×8 on 8 off. No issue with the first 2 intervals of each set, but seemed like both times never could get through the third. Not due to power dropping off, but the 3rd interval [...]

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Goodbye 2008

Goodbye 2008

2008 is coming to a close: I figured I would list the 5 best things about 2008 and hopefully; 2009 will bring even better 1. I’m an Uncle! My Brothers son: Peyton Thomas Hilimire was born in June. Little buddha is the cutest guy around, always happy and always smiling 2. I’m getting married! Bridget [...]

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