What can the stock market teach us about training?

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What can the stock market teach us about training?

Some of you may have seen a commercial on television from an investment company that poses a question like “….what can a hula hoop teach us about investing…”. I want to take a page out their book and ask a similar question, “What can the stock market teach us about cycling training and competition?” One answer, of course is to make a fortune on Wall Street, quit your job, retire, and train all the time. Unfortunately, although that may be the answer for some, it is not feasible for most of us.

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Overcoming your fears

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Overcoming your fears

I am frequently asked, “What is the most common observation in athletes that needs improvement?” Well, I am no psychologist (although I do have an excellent recommendation), but the answer is very simple, most athletes just need to learn how to RELAX both physically and mentally; to chill, to let it go, to have more fun, to kick it!

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Live long and prosper

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Live long and prosper

“Live Long and Prosper.” This quote has become part of our modern day lexicon. Who can forget the spread fingers and parting salutations from one of the most recognizable characters in TV and movie history – Mr. Spock. Spock, being a Vulcan, was cerebral and calculating, always deferring to logic in situations that required a decision or action. “That is logical.” He was the antithesis of Captain Kirk, who in his emotions and instincts was a natural leader and risk taker, gambling the fate of the federation on a hunch.

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Italy was made for riding your bike!

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Italy was made for riding your bike!

Every time we take a group to Italy, it never ceases to amaze me how cycling and Italy seems to have been made for each other. There are endless roads through vineyards, small towns, and the mountains that make each day on the bike an adventure. The locals are friendly, relaxed, and there is always someone that proclaims, “It would be great to move here!”

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