The 2010 racing season has now come and gone. While being over 5 months long, the season sure seemed to fly by. While some established goals were met, others fell slightly short. Those shortfalls though only lead to new goals to be achieved next year.
The fall has arrived and the cool chill of the air now forces us all to throw on the arm and leg warmers. Long and moderately paced rides have replaced the strenuous race preparing rides previously scheduled week in and week out. The long rides provide for a great opportunity to reflect on this year’s achievements and allows for the development of realistic and attainable goals for the 2011 season.
Maintenance and cross-training become top of time, but one cannot forget about rest. The frequency of rides decrease allowing for the body and mind to rest and recharge the batteries from the weeks and months of torture. This has to be the best part of what we would call “The Off-Season”.
For now we dream about what could have been if we made different choices during the racing season and learn from the mistakes we’ve made. Everyone will strive to be better than the other, that’s the cyclist’s way. A selfish motive it is, but it’s one that drives the best out of each and leads to higher levels of competition. Dedication to goals, structured and disciplined training and support are the key ingredients to a successful season. Take even one of those elements out and the attainment of goals quickly become out of reach. Maintain, cross-train moderately, rest and recharge... next year will be another tough and grueling season. Start off on the right path with during the “Off-Season”.
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