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Tabata Intervals: Boosting VO2max the “easy” way:

Well, I made it… To the end of another fun and successful road racing season. Many of my goal were met and exceeded, and I came up short on one or two, but looking at the big picture, this was a way better season than I could have ever hoped for. That said (and hopefully [...]

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Green Mountain Stage Race GMSR Race Report – View from the 4s

After having a mediocre spring, I was looking for a little redemption building up to GMSR. I was feeling good during late July/August and was able to stick to a pretty regular training schedule (thanks to Bake for the help with the plan). Racing in the 4s this year has been humbling. Battenkill, Turtle Pond, [...]

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The Weekly Twitter

This morning – cross practice. Tomorrow – find the bruises. # last year’s quad was my first cx race- this year is looking to be just as muddy -s # too earrrrrlllyyy -s # whew. cross is hard. very fun, but hard. -s #

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Special Thanks.

During stage 3 of the Green Mountain Stage Race, our very own Jason W was involved in a crash just shortly after cresting Brandon Gap. He is currently doing well in his hospital bed, but he wanted me to post a quick blog to give a special thanks to: The man that first arrived to [...]

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The Weekly Twitter

Hmmm washer fell out of my rockymounts pitchfork while puttin the bike on. Probably not good! -s # rockymounts cust service is top notch- sending me replacement part quickly from email description of problem-s # Best of luck to the guys racing #gmsr – keep us updated! -s # threshold @ GMSR…gorgeous day for some [...]

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2009 Green Mountain Stage Race – Day 1 update

For those of us who weren’t fortunate enough to make it up to the Green Mountain Stage Race this year, Randall provided us with a quick update of the opening Time Trial placings via email. For the CAT 3′s: Leader at 14:34 Cory Johannessen – 16:26:22  (41st) Leo Desforges – 16:26:66  (44th) Matt D’Alessio – [...]

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3 Village Tour Road Race – Cat 4

Made the solo trip down to CT this weekend to race in the monsoon. And it was awesome racing in the rain! So here’s my recap… 3, 10 mile loops with 1 good climb about 4 miles into each loop. Some solid rollers and punchy stuff along the way; winding maybe 500-600m punchy climb to [...]

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The Weekly Twitter

Two Michelin Mud 2′s – from Ebay with love # Took me a while this morning to remember how to put on my knee warmers. This is my type of weather! -m # RT @Yield2Life has been able to reach over 500 people thanks to your help! Please keep up the great work and, THANK [...]

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Peak time, baby!!

status: Tapering rocks!! Form and fitness are rockin. Fatigue fading, legs strong like Jens. Monday was recovery, Tuesday was 75′ of z1 with Sari. Today: Did another 10:20″ TT this morning, set a new CP 10′ @ 427w. It was 25′ warm up, TT, 15′ cooldown. That’s it. Felt solid the whole way through and [...]

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last endurance ride before GMSR: EPIC

Epic Ride: After a 14’ race pace TT yesterday, the plan for today was to test out my endurance, race day nutrition and mental fortitude with 100+ mile day on the bike, starting with a GR, finishing with a 32 mile crit (Wells Ave, baby). Here’s how one of my longest days on a bike [...]

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