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I just met with trainer James Wilson, and he opened my eyes to a new way of training, especially for gravity events. I’ll keep you posted as my training progresses, but here’s a quick rundown — and a special discount on his program.
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Hi Lee!
I have a training question for you. Is it possible to train for triathlon and cross country mountain biking in the same season? I’m a beginner mountain biker, and am racing cross country this season. My main goals for cross country are to gain fitness and endurance during the season and maybe move from the bottom of the pack to somewhere in the middle. I also like to do triathlon (which I’ve done before), and am going to do a sprint distance in May and an Olympic distance in August.
Any suggestions on how to train for both or if it’s even possible? Each time I mention swimming, or bring out the running shoes my mountain biking boyfriend gets a pained look on his face.
Thanks!
Elizabeth
With our trails covered in snow and the 2007 season looming, pro rider Lisa Myklak and I have been working on the essentials.
Last Sunday The Fix dudes and I did our first training session. We have six sessions scheduled before the Mountain States Cup, and we’re off to a fun start.
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Hey Lee,
I’ve been doing freeride type riding for years now, and am fairly competent at jumping. I hit 35′ gaps and launch doubles like it’s nothing, but I cannot table to save my life! I have your book, but something just doesn’t feel right. I’ve tried them on straight out gaps, hips and a lot more, but no matter what I do, it seems to want to either stay level and just turn the bars or flatten out but my body does too!
Is there something I’m missing?
Trevor
Last Spring I coached a good fellow named Roger Mooney in Reno, NV. Roger is a dedicated rider, but he’s even more dedicated to his family. Sometimes he gets to combine his loves. Here’s an essay by 10-year-old Joshua.
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Hi Lee, great site and book.
Thanks to your tips my cornering has improved but I’m still not sure what to do with my arms, should they be relaxed, semi flexed or pulling upwards?
Thanks, Vito
Yesterday I joined local stud Jon Watt for a 2.5-hour road ride. It was all about watts — in more way than one.
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Sunday we gathered the monkeys for a little riding. Stage 1: Gate starts at Clay’s shop. Stage 2: Woodward Skate Park in Lakewood, CO.
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Hey Lee,
I was just wondering if you could help me out with the term pedalling circles? I get the general concept but would like a few exercises to help me learn this technique. Also if it means anything I ride flats and mostly DH.
Brendan F.
Oh yeah, you gotta see it to believe it.
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Lee,
I recently volunteered to coach a MTB XC team, and the head coach is requiring all riders to be using clipless pedals by the start of the race season as he feels that it is “safer.” His thought is that by being clipped in, a rider will not be bounced off the pedals when he/she hits a bump or rock. This concept is being pushed by the league as well.
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