January 1st, 2002
Weather:
This winter is still a tough one. It snowed on Christmas day about 4-5 inches and its finally melted
away. Why does this effect training? Two MAJOR aspects of snow on the ground - ROAD SALT and RUN
OFF. Try riding in 38 degree weather and having to go through snow run off puddles. You get all wet
and well its sucks. We had a extra warm day here yesterday and I was happy to get a good training
ride in with the 48 degree weather. Too bad Flatted twice on the ride!
Training:
Still pretty much on track. I missed some hours in my "big" week last week due to the weather. Its
damn hard to put it 21 hours in the winter time.
Started Base 2 training this week. Time for tempo intervals. I setup my TT bike position and went
out for a spin yesterday. (see above about flats, ugh) I plan on doing some serious training on the
TT rig. We will see how that goes. Check back in 2 months. Fitness is increasing and starting to
spend some time in higher HR and power zones while out on the weekend coached group rides.
Looks like Mallorca is not going to happen. The plane tickets are much higher this year. I cant
afford to go with the new rates. Bummer. It looks like I will be staying here for the duration
of the winter. Maybe Valley of the Sun but it may also be too expensive for the value of the
time spent.
Will start a diligent nutritional regime this week. My weight is still very high. I know I am
carrying extra muscle from the gym but not 7 pounds!
Gym Workouts:
Why do I list these? Well this is my first "real" year of following a program at the gym. Started
Explosive Power phase this week. These exercises actually hurt more than Maximum Strength phase.
Still sticking like glue to the schedule and I am still fat. 145 lbs.
Coaching:
I have reached my maximum limit of riders I can handle. With 11 guys, and myself, its tough give the
attention to quality that I want to provide.Some of the guys are starting to "stray" from their
schedules. Maybe its the holidays, increased work load (or actually work load for some), structure
or whatever. Hopefully they will get back on track. If not there is only 1 month left in their
initial 3 month schedules and they may get dropped since its a waste of my time and their money.
I will raise my rates for the next 3 month schedule. With some thought I have decided not to accept
riders unless they have previous race experience. Cat 5's need to have fun, ride for enjoyment and
make new friends. Starting new riders out with my program is kind of cruel. Way too structured and
intense. I have found that I am spending time just teaching guys how to ride their bikes in a
straight line, rotate, drink, shift and blow their nose! These are aspects of Skills Development
classes not personal coaching.
Looks like Shane can get back to riding his bike after the "injury." Yea..
Life:
I can VERY happily say that I have paid off one of my charge cards. Becoming Debt free is my single
major personal goal for 2003. Other than that things are about as boring as they can get.
Work - For the record I officially booked $44,000 less this year than last.
THAT IS A 40% DECREASE. Bad news. The "economy" is about as bad as I can ever remember. What does
all this mean? Well I don't buy anything "extra" anymore that's for sure.
Chickie - Kristy stayed over the Xmas holiday for a few days. While at my place she, at my figs,
rode the Computrainer allot and stole the covers. A productive visit!
Car - Nada, nothing saved. Maybe this wont happen.. maybe. I MUST buy a car this year for racing.
With the "economy" so bad it will be hard. I am planning on using the funds from my coaching service
to purchase a car. Time will tell.
Maurice, living the $44,000 less than last year dream Freiburg
David Sommerville wrote:
>Just maybe Maurice De Meur is -
>
>Raymond Newton from the "Land of 6 peoples" (whatever the **** that means) Guyana. (Think Poison
>Kool Aid.)
>
>Maybe............ just maybe. Otherwise, our favorite boy Raymond, is a true master of disguise.
>Time to fess up piggy!
>
>I would also like to use the great words of a fellow RBR poster, DeezNuts.
>
>"Who the **** Cares"
>
>But maybe DeezNuts can do better, or Ronde Champ.
>
>Hey Ronde, have you been riding your bike or should we call you Rounder Rump now?
>
>--
>David Sommerville
http://davidsommerville.com [email protected]
