I heard this definition of play. It’s the voluntary overcoming of unnecessary obstacles, and it never left me. That’s not my definition. I heard somebody else say it, like Jane McGonigal or something. The voluntary overcoming of unnecessary obstacles. It […]
Coach’s Corner
The Beauty Of Endurance
Another beauty of endurance is that it is happening at all times. It is everywhere we look. To see someone, anyone, in this world is to witness someone engaged in a feat of endurance. It’s been good to see […]
Tempo Kits, Fat Oxidation, and More
“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” Dwayne Johnson Huh, I thought this quote was actually from LeBron James. I wonder if Dwayne Johnson will end up running for president. […]

A really long Road Trip With Bikes
I’ve been wanting to visit Big Bend National Park for several years now, and when I came across this route in Bikepacking.com it was the perfect excuse to plan a trip with my buddy Justin. I slowly put together […]
“Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs”
― Henry Ford Process goals, achievable goals. Stacking bricks, putting in the work. Focusing on the controllable thats right in front of you. That’s my language of success. Athletes! Here is How to Stay Hydrated this Year – 35% […]
“An expert is someone who, over many years, manages to remain confident enough to keep trying and humble enough to keep learning.”
I loved the above quote, I could apply it to parenting(on my second round of kids), athletic endeavors( how can I navigate the inevitable changes of aging) and coaching( i’ve been chasing improvement since 2005 and in the last year […]
“Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility. “
“Life rarely changes in a positive way without an increase in responsibility. That can mean taking ownership of your health or committing to a relationship or starting a business. Whatever it is, if you want the trajectory to […]
Hard Work Found Here
Success is the product of daily habits-not once-in-a-lifetime transformations. – James Clear, Atomic Habits Hello, As the cyclocross season winds down, I wanted to give a big kudos to Matt Christiansen for his successful weekend in Chicago at Cyclocross […]
What’s In Your Sphere Of Control?
Winning is like being rich. It’s nice, but it’s not something in your control, day to day. What is in your control is showing up, giving maximum effort, following your training, sticking to your principles, pursuing your calling. If that […]
The Difference Between A Hero And A Coward
Cus D’amato, the legendary boxing trainer of Mike Tyson and other top fighters, on courage: “I tell my kids, what is the difference between a hero and a coward? What is the difference between being [cowardly] and being brave? […]