February Hangover

Twice in the same day, I hear an athlete talk about the February hangover.  It happens to all of us; Athletes and every day Joes.  Let's get to the point; What is happening?  Lets talk basics:

January Pump:

1. You set goals for the year, long term goals not short term, e.i. day to day, week by week.
2. A new year and your still Fat not Phat, you put weight on for the Holidays, wait, and last year, this does not help you go fast, loss weight, or be fit.
3. Fresh start or new team, you need to train or concentrate on your health 24/7.
4. New gear, either got it for Christmas or your new team gear, it always fun to give the new gear a fresh run.
5. Everybody is doing it, getting in shape for the new year, puke.

February Hangover:

1. Man, the days are short, I need some sun.
2. I can't get rid of Mom's pumpkin pie that is sitting on my ass or is that the stuffing? Gravy?  Oh hell it's all of it.
3. Very little gains, the 4 lbs you lost in January, you put back on in February.
4.  The new equipment is getting old.
5.  The trainer, double puke.

February Fix:

1. Reset you goals, and put down the fork.  Yep, that right, put the fork down and get outside.
2. Buy a new pair of shoes, or something to get you excited to play.  New music on your player?
3. Stop looking backward, focus on the future, try something new.
4. Stop saying I'll do it tomorrow, fyi it's tomorrow.
5. Do it for you, it is your time

Let me know if I forgot anything.  Get busy living and be great.  Step up to the top of the podium.

Team

Team

Cashcall Mortgage training camp was great.  We won our first road race, got close and personal, measured each other, threw a couple of jabs, hurt some feelings and each other, but came out of the week ready to take on our next challenge.

Last week was the second time our team came together.  First was mini camp, where we rode a little and spent some time together off the bike.  This camp, the rubber was going to meet the road, 6 days of riding, a road race, and a crit.  I came into the week pretty tired from training at home, but wanted to finish off a block of hard training before resting and getting ready for 2013 race season.  Goals were simple:  Get use to my new equipment, ride hard, and start bringing the guys together as we form what will be Cashcall Mortgage Cycling Team 2013.

Our new KHS bikes, Jakroo Kits, Shimano shoes,  Kenda tires, Rudy Projects all performed great, which made for an easy transition from last year's gear.  I love putting my gear to the test and see how it preforms, it is a great way for us and our sponsor to meet, exchange information, and make improvements for the future.  Thank you in advance, for producing stuff I can and can't break.

The team, my favorite part.  As far back as I can remember, I have been a part of a team.  From soccer to cycling, I love team.  It is trust and friendship, leading and learning, growing and groaning, take it or leave it.  When you build a team everyone needs to be on the same page, react without thinking, trust without building.  When you have these type of things, you will win.  Super stars are just that, but a team wins with its supporting cast.  Everyone was there role to play, play it and be great, or watch as your team falls.

2013 will be great, engage and enjoy the ride.

trainhard4life, Mike