The Training Continues

As my first race in Phoenix gets closer, my training gets more strategic.  I got 40 miles of hills in last Friday and I continue to push my 2 a days spinning.  It will be a little too cold the next couple days to ride outside, but should warm up enough to ride Thursday and Friday.  A few days spinning and lifting inside - some nice rides on the road later this week - just a couple tough days at the first of next week - a couple easy days and I am there.  I should be in good shape for next weeks first race!  Have I mentioned I am so excited!?!

First Up - Valley of the Sun Stage Race

With less then 3 weeks until my first race - I am getting so excited!  I have 2 weeks of intense training and I hope the weather continues to remain pleasant, as long as it is dry I will be out on the road.  I have some great cycling classes, but they just are not the same as the road.  I continue to ride, lift, eat, sleep, and repeat.  Well OK - I do get to be a mom in there somewhere too and I do have to work to pay the bills, so as you can imagine life is a little busy and crazy.  Good thing the gym is open at crazy hours.

2011 Outlook Projection

With the assistance of sponsorship dollars my 2011 race calendar will include road races, time trials and stage races.  Some of those races will include:

• Valley of the Sun – Phoenix, AZ
• Callville Bay Classic - Las Vegas, NV
• Tour Del Sol – St. George, UT
• Bear Lake Classic - UT
• Mt Hood Cycling Classic - OR
• High Uintahs Classic - UT
• East Canyon Road
  Race - UT
• Tour of the Depot - UT
• Tour of the Gila - NM
• Cascade Classic - Bend, OR
• Bikes for Kids - UT
• LOTOJA – UT, ID, WY

Winter Training

Winter Training is always tough.  But it gives me a chance to hit the gym and lift a little more often.  My training this winter consists of early morning spinning classes, late night weight lifting, and hoping a praying for a nice day to hit the road for a long ride.  I will ride outside as long as the temperatures are 30 or above - and the roads are not covered in snow.  There is nothing better than riding out on the road.  I have gotten a lot of good ski days in - they are great for cross training but I would still rather be on my bike.