Thursday, March 25, 2010

Bike Fit at Retul!



With the season opener (Collegiate Nats) only 25 days away, I figured it was important that I get my bike position looked at. The company, Retul, was recommended to me by various triathletes here in Boulder, and I really enjoyed my experiences today. Mat Steinmatz fit me in the Boulder location of Retul (there is one in Denver, too!) and he spent two hours with me making adjustments to better my position on my TT bike. Right after the bike fit, I went out with a bunch of CU tri teammates for a two hour ride, and felt awesome! I am really excited to see how little changes in my fit transfer over into my power output and efficiency on the bike. Retul, you rock!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Racing season is here!

Hi!

Yesterday marked 40 days out from Collegiate Nationals 2010! Can't believe the racing season is here already. :)

After a very exciting 2009, I am anxious to get back to the racing scene, and see how my focuses these past few months will play out. Training has been going well, and I am loving the sunshine and warmer weather we have been getting in Boulder. Thanks to Timex, I am able to get through a long riding week without having to do any laundry! The new kits are great and I officially own my first pair of bibs- what took me so long, right?!

Collegiate Nationals is April 17th this year, and I am literally counting down the days! It will be an incredibly exciting race for me, not because of the success I had last year, but because of the enjoyment I get out of triathlon being a team event. Traveling and racing as part of a team in Lubbock last year turned out to be my greatest experience thus far in the sport. From May through September(after Nationals), 100% of my focus was on draft legal racing, and my training became very specific and individual. I really enjoy having another dimension in tri, and get this through some training with the CU Tri team , and witnessing their joys on race day when the hard work and dedication shine through.

The buffs are looking strong so watch out!

Hope training is going well for everyone and if racing is coming soon- good luck!


Jess