2XU: Official Sponsor of Team Classic/Zoefitness
2XU USA; Official Sponsor of Team Classic/Zoefitness. I've never used a product that I haven't loved. Here's some of my favorite products and why. 2XU Cycling Glove: Just enough padding, not too much, no crimping of fabric, blisters or 'relocation' of gel pads. 2XU Winter Cycling Glove: Wow, those things keep your hands warm, nice wind stopper material, nice velcro closure at the top, great for running, too. 2XU Running Visor: Adjustable, washable, practical and functional. 2XU Compression Calf: Easy to carry in your jersey pocket to throw on when your legs begin to fall
The Best Way to Treat a Saddle Sore
Is prevention. There are some simple steps that you can take to help prevent saddles sores. 1) Good Personal Hygiene. Keeping the body clean prior to riding will help tremendously. If you are not able to bathe immediately after a ride, you can use alcohol wipes to disinfect the area prone to saddle sores or keep bottom wipes with witch hazel with your riding clothes. 2) Wear shorts or pants to the trail, or bike ride. This will keep your bottom away from your cycling shorts and chamois for a longer period of
Today I learned a 2 a day is much more painful than One long one
I've been very busy. Busy with Annual Training Plans, new athlete's, welcome Kyle Martinez to Team Zoefitness and Zoefitness trained athletes'. Kyle just took his Cat IV upgrade, 2nd race since I started coaching him 2nd place over the weekend. Texas March rain's kept some people at bay for racing. Bummer, lots of indoor rides, trainers and spin bikes. I ran 9 miles this morning: 1.5 hour. Was going to run with hubby tonight, 1 hour. Unfortunately had to run it alone. All I could do was think about how painful the run was. I
I Really Questioned my Sanity
With my run this morning, especially when I saw bear tracks about 20 minutes in. They looked to belong to a bear 60 to 80 pounds in size. I would rather meet a black bear than a Verile hog, any day. I'm glad I stayed out there, and yes, even got hot. 55 mph wind gusts, snow, 41 degrees. It was slow, but I ran the whole trail, about 13 miles. Total time 2:15 I didn't care how slow I was, I was just glad to be out there, and I'm even more glad that
Zoefitness 6 hour Eating Plan CHO/Protein/Fat
I’ve put together my eating plan for a 6 hour. Of course, I always have back up food. I carry a gel, I have a citrus C in transition. At Leadville or other point to point, eat fruit at the stops…and sometimes M and M’s. (Always) :) Total Calories: 1349 Protein 202 kcal Fat 183 kcal CHO 964 Calories/ Hour 225 kcal CHO/Hr 41 g I’m sure I make up the CHO in undocumented, on hand food that sounds good to me at the time. I have plenty of options with me. I carry a Lara Bar for