The New Year: 2019
Happy New Year to you , and your loved ones. I am so excited to bring in the New Year. As I am excited to bring in a new day. I am so grateful for every opportunity I am given. For each and every client I work with, have worked with, and will work with in the future. It’s folks like you who make Zoefitness. I am so grateful for all of Zoefitness partners, past partners, current partners, and future partners. I am grateful for all of my mentors, my friends, my family. I am grateful for my health, and the ability to do what I love, and share my gifts with the world. I am grateful for all of my governing bodies, American College of Sports Medicine, USA Cycling, USA Triathlon, Muscle Activation Techniques, United States Master Swimming, and all my past certs. I am grateful for the University of New Mexico, all of my professors, and teachers, for instilling my yearning of knowledge and love into my in the field of Exercise Science. I am grateful for my home, and all that it contains. I am most grateful for my Great Adventure Buddy, and, of course, my Bike(s)
The weather in Albuquerque this year has been more winter than I have every known. We’ve been travelling to get dirt. One weekend, we went to Palo Duro Canyon, where Marathon National Championships will be the next two years, and the following weekend, we headed over to the Franklin Mountains. This weekend is the El Paso Puzzler. 2019 is about the Short, and the Fast. I will use that term fast, loosely, as there will always be someone faster than me, and slower than me. 2019 is about my short game, and getting as fast as I am able in the time that I have.
I’m very excited about racing in the Franklin Mountains. The majority of the course is very technical. Technical is not my strongest suit. I’m more suited for Palo Duro Canyon trails. However, it’s important that we challenge ourselves, and embrace the things we deem as hard. Challenging ourselves, in our athletics as well as our daily lives, is what makes us successful. Gives us the ability to adapt and grow, and become the best version of ourselves.
I am so grateful for 2019 and Zoefitness Partners:
ESI GRIPS
The best grips for your road and mountain bikes, and silicon tape to keep your bike safe from scratches.
Rudy Project
Best Eye wear and Helmets on the Market
Madduck Cyclery
Boutique Bike Shop in Dallas, best customer service, and bike selection!
eNRG Performance
Nutrition Periodization concepts, and Metabolic Efficiency
Maxxis Tires
Road, OFF Road, Car, or Truck. Hands down the best rubber out there.
Fit to Win Cycling
Do you want to buy a bike, and make it fit, or buy a bike that fits. Trust our partners right here in Albuquerque, New Mexico, find the bike that fits.
Speegle Sport and Spine
Keeps me up and running. Dr Speegle knows his stuff, and practices the best modalities available. I do NOT trust my body to everyone, Dr Speegle, he’s the guy, so whether or not you’re fixing an owie, or doing preventative care, call Dr Speegle.
Salt Stick Tab
Salt Stick Tabs are the best electrolyte out there. I use the ones in the blue bottle. And the ones with the green label when I need a little energy boost. Whether I’m in the pool, running, or riding, I trust my electrolyte balance to the best.
Zia Rides
Fun times on bikes. Zia Rides, has one of the most comprehensive race series out there. From Half Marathon Trail runs, they have 6, 12, and 24 hour races. Races in Colorado, New Mexico, and Arizona. They’re the ones you want to race with.
2019 is all about upping my short game. I have gotten so good at the long stuff. My goals are different this year. I am very excited about it.
For my 50th, thanks to a dear friends idea, I decided I wanted to go back to Xterra World Championship. I came off a too slow of a Breck 100, into a croc run at 10k, to 6 weeks later, pre-riding the Ogden Course, which is the National/Pan Am Championships. I did NOT have the best performance, as I received a bee sting on my rear end where my hamstring and glute come together, 5 miles into the bike. And although, my bike performance was only mildly affected, I could not extend my leg on the run. I did not expect any miracles in performance, I had only trained 4 weeks, I did however, expect to finish, run 12 minute miles, and take the knowledge back for this upcoming year.
I know, if you’ve known me for years, you have watched my athletic endeavors now officially come full circle. Zia Rides Albuquerque Dirt Festival was my 2nd FAST post Ultra-endurance mountain biking. It’s U.G.L.Y:
There are a lot of Triathlons, and Xterra’s on my schedule this year. I will be doing running races, Open Water Swims, and XC Mountain Bike Races. This year at the El Paso Puzzler, I am only doing the 35. As FAST as I am ABLE. I have 3 goals:
- Have Fun
- No Copter Rides
- Don’t ruin my season.
I’m most looking forward to seeing my friends, my El Paso Peeps, my Dallas Peeps, a few of my clients, and hopefully meeting a few more.
I appreciate you checking in, and seeing what I am to. One of my goals is to be updating my site more. So please keep checking back.
Here is to the most AWEsomeEST of years, 2019:
As I always say:
Be Your Ultimate Potential.
-Coach Zoe