Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
keeping things in prepective
9.9.08
You can't win if you don't train.
I never trained specifically for either of my track events.
Coach Tommy built a training program to improve my Time Trialing.
An event much different than the two races i just finished.
None the less, I was hoping for better. A personal best would have been
nice to see. I got off the bike disappointed that I wasn't faster.
That's where the level headed wisdom of a coach comes in.
Both team coaches, Craig and Jim reminded me that I hadn't trained
for either event. They didn't expect anything for that reason and I should
not dwell on my lack luster preformance.
I did post my third fastest kilo to date. Without any true track training
I Should be happy with that.
You can't win if you don't train.
I never trained specifically for either of my track events.
Coach Tommy built a training program to improve my Time Trialing.
An event much different than the two races i just finished.
None the less, I was hoping for better. A personal best would have been
nice to see. I got off the bike disappointed that I wasn't faster.
That's where the level headed wisdom of a coach comes in.
Both team coaches, Craig and Jim reminded me that I hadn't trained
for either event. They didn't expect anything for that reason and I should
not dwell on my lack luster preformance.
I did post my third fastest kilo to date. Without any true track training
I Should be happy with that.
Monday, September 8, 2008
The kilo!
9.9.08
In a couple of hours I'll be back on the track
ready to ride straight into a blackout state of mind.
Amazing that in just over 1 minute of riding a person can
rid themselves of all coherant thought. In a race of 4 laps
I can forget which lap I'm on, even though The most important
things to me at that moments is trying to get the damned thing
over with.
From the first pedal stroke my heartrate begins to race, legs begin
to burn and my breathing is anything but controllable.
once up to speed i try to take one quick moment to settle in
and then it's truelly go time.
My goal is to go sub 1:15:05 the WR is 1:08:00
In a couple of hours I'll be back on the track
ready to ride straight into a blackout state of mind.
Amazing that in just over 1 minute of riding a person can
rid themselves of all coherant thought. In a race of 4 laps
I can forget which lap I'm on, even though The most important
things to me at that moments is trying to get the damned thing
over with.
From the first pedal stroke my heartrate begins to race, legs begin
to burn and my breathing is anything but controllable.
once up to speed i try to take one quick moment to settle in
and then it's truelly go time.
My goal is to go sub 1:15:05 the WR is 1:08:00
day 2 Summary
9.8.08
A very easy day for me - a very golden day for the Cycling Team.
Learn more at the approved Paralympic media outlets.
www.paralympicsport.tv
www.univrsalsports.com
www.usparalympics.org
A day between races is a day to relax but stay "open"
A ride in the morning with stretching afterwards keeps the legs
from going stale. The idea is to keep the blood flowing through the muscles.
This aids the recovery process. Also it's good to keep a little tension in the
legs so that their primed to fire the following day.
After my nap I joined a couple of teammates and headed to the Water Cube to
watch some swimming. The venue is remarkable. The swimming inside was equally
impressive. Sitting in the athlete section I watched two events showcasing the
best blind breaststrokers in the world. The races were fast with one posting a WR.
Just as the bird's Nest was the Cube was packed with spectators.
Minutes after a quick wrap up meeting after dinner i was conked out.
A very easy day for me - a very golden day for the Cycling Team.
Learn more at the approved Paralympic media outlets.
www.paralympicsport.tv
www.univrsalsports.com
www.usparalympics.org
A day between races is a day to relax but stay "open"
A ride in the morning with stretching afterwards keeps the legs
from going stale. The idea is to keep the blood flowing through the muscles.
This aids the recovery process. Also it's good to keep a little tension in the
legs so that their primed to fire the following day.
After my nap I joined a couple of teammates and headed to the Water Cube to
watch some swimming. The venue is remarkable. The swimming inside was equally
impressive. Sitting in the athlete section I watched two events showcasing the
best blind breaststrokers in the world. The races were fast with one posting a WR.
Just as the bird's Nest was the Cube was packed with spectators.
Minutes after a quick wrap up meeting after dinner i was conked out.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
day 1 summary
9.7.08
Most of the time jitters and nerves done get to me while racing the bike.
The only moment is when I clip in at the gait waiting for the count down. Then I ride and I calm.
But this time I was racing in China at the biggest sporting event in my life!
The size of the event probably came into play when by lap four I was way hot and just
burning up my engine. I felt good and I tried to believe that holding that pace was possible.
Then the breathing catches up to the adrenaline spike and the muscle burn brings you back
to reality. In the last few laps I had enough of my coach yelling splits.
All I wanted to hear was the beautiful sound of the bell, indicating 1 lap to go.
20 seconds of pure hell to go. Getting off the bike I was dizzy, unable to stand or talk.
Michelle - my wonderful staff/friend helped me down the ramp and onto my other bike.
Regardless of my result or anyone else's - the buzz it in the air and the talk is of composition.
Here in Beijing, THE WORLD IS AT PLAY!!
Most of the time jitters and nerves done get to me while racing the bike.
The only moment is when I clip in at the gait waiting for the count down. Then I ride and I calm.
But this time I was racing in China at the biggest sporting event in my life!
The size of the event probably came into play when by lap four I was way hot and just
burning up my engine. I felt good and I tried to believe that holding that pace was possible.
Then the breathing catches up to the adrenaline spike and the muscle burn brings you back
to reality. In the last few laps I had enough of my coach yelling splits.
All I wanted to hear was the beautiful sound of the bell, indicating 1 lap to go.
20 seconds of pure hell to go. Getting off the bike I was dizzy, unable to stand or talk.
Michelle - my wonderful staff/friend helped me down the ramp and onto my other bike.
Regardless of my result or anyone else's - the buzz it in the air and the talk is of composition.
Here in Beijing, THE WORLD IS AT PLAY!!
Equiped to kick A** in China
One of the many Proud Sponsors of the US Paralympic Team is of course Nike.Here are the sneakers that we're to wear while representing over here in China.
I've been wearing the Nike Flip flops due to my causal nature. Ralph Lauren
also supplied footwear for the opening ceremonies.
Nike also provided most of the clothing and our racing kits for the games.
It's been a while since my last pair of sneaks.
Let the games begin.
9.7.08
The flag has been raised and the torch lit, now it's time to play.
unfortunately, my first event is the one I dread the most. A 3 kilometer
time Trial on the velodrome. I say this because racing 3 kms is a brutally hard
distance to pace correctly. I've been flirting with 4 minute barrier for years
and have always blown up in the last few laps trying to hold the split-times.
This morning was no different. The start was spot on (for me) and the first km was
just under my schedule. Then I unravelled.
You will have to go to www.universalsports.com to find the results. Feel free just to wait
for the next race where hopefully I can makes our country a little proud.
If you haven't seen it, the same website has the opening ceremonies available.
I'm almost last in the delegation as we walked in. I;m seated in the second row three quaters around from where we entered. The little kids in frog costumes blew everyone of the 91,000 people in attendance away!!
Time for a nap and massage.
The flag has been raised and the torch lit, now it's time to play.
unfortunately, my first event is the one I dread the most. A 3 kilometer
time Trial on the velodrome. I say this because racing 3 kms is a brutally hard
distance to pace correctly. I've been flirting with 4 minute barrier for years
and have always blown up in the last few laps trying to hold the split-times.
This morning was no different. The start was spot on (for me) and the first km was
just under my schedule. Then I unravelled.
You will have to go to www.universalsports.com to find the results. Feel free just to wait
for the next race where hopefully I can makes our country a little proud.
If you haven't seen it, the same website has the opening ceremonies available.
I'm almost last in the delegation as we walked in. I;m seated in the second row three quaters around from where we entered. The little kids in frog costumes blew everyone of the 91,000 people in attendance away!!
Time for a nap and massage.
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