Comments on: Change

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:26:32 +0000

Yes, good luck with your move Shannon. Looking forward to seeing you before 2010 is over.

Darryl

By: Darryl

Darryl — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 01:15:42 +0000

Thanks Pamela…..I’m looking forward to hooking up with you and Eric very soon. We can talk and reminisce about our days in the Caribbean and the beauty of Texas.

Darryl

By: Pamela Hutchins

Pamela Hutchins — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 20:17:40 +0000

Welcome to Texas
Change can be good.
We moved to Texas 3.5 years ago from St. Croix, and it opened up a whole new world for us form a bicycling perspective. Have bike carrier, will drive. Before, we were stuck on the rock. Austin is biking mecca. I went to school there, and I would love to live there. I hope your family feels the same, and that you enjoy the changes in your cycling as well.

By: Shannon Dawkins

Shannon Dawkins — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 13:29:05 +0000

Change is a wonderful opportunity for growth and new possibilities. As I too embark on a huge move I see that I am blessed to have two incomes, one which is not affected by even a move. As far as cycling, intervals are so important to taking you to another level. Many people train too often at the same pace. The body adapts to what you do so if you do not make changes it will not grow. The Friel book is great for a reference. Plus all out VO2 max sprints are so much fun!
Safe travels buddy and we hope to see you soon!

By: Clive Chapman

Clive Chapman — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:46:14 +0000

I was thinking the same myself this week too. Maybe dial in some interval training on my commute. My weakness all through my life isn’t endurance, it’s always been a lack of pace, rugby, army, cycling you name it.

I guess I’m built for comfort not speed!

By: Bryan

Bryan — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:35:17 +0000

I’m in the same boat as you and have been thinking about this for a little bit. Since returning riding back July I’ve built up a good base but need to start changing things up in order to keep making progress. I did this last year when I followed a century training program and it worked great. Now I’m thinking I need to get into another training program so my workouts serve purpose besides building base miles.

I know some folks build their own plans using Joe Friel’s book. There also plans available online through some of the coaching websites. There’s also Victor over at Bicycle Lab who can put one together.

Good luck with the move too. I think that’s a huge change that will make a big difference in your cycling.