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Aug 12, 2014
Tough Love Advice for Leadville 100 Training and Racing
Read more →In yesterday's blog I gave a race recap from the 2014 race and mentioned I would follow-up with a frank discussion about training and racing the Leadville 100. Before starting into training and racing points, it's worth mentioning that in a previous blog, I listed training resources available for the Leadville 100, including a course description, key training elements, an interview with Dave Wiens, and a few other links to help you on your training and racing journey. I will say that in the resource blog, I did omit two columns: Altitude Training for Athletic Success: Part 1 and Part...
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Aug 11, 2014
Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race and the 1,000 Mile Buckle
Read more →This year marked my 10th Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. My priority goals for the race were: Ride safe, stay upright and finish. Finish under 12 hours. Finish under 10 hours. You might read the list and have questions. For example, people would hear goal number one and say, "Of course you'll finish!" No. That's not a given. For this year, 2014, I had fitness equal to or slightly better than last year. My best time was last year at 10:01:19. Fitness on race morning, check. On Thursday prior to the race, I'm aware of one racer that overcooked a...
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Jul 30, 2014
Last Minute Tips for First Time Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Racers
Read more →If all goes well, I will complete my 10th Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race this year. In the last 15 years, I've coached and helped several racers successfully complete the race and others have achieved PRs (personal records). All of this experience can help you too. If you are racing this year or plan to race the event in the future, here are a few last minute tips that might help: Altitude. If you are arriving shortly before the race, one of the first things you will notice is that your breathing is labored and any small effort – like...
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Jul 10, 2014
Choose a Cycling Training Program that is Perfect for you!
Read more →Are you ready to make a goal, stick with the plan, and achieve the goal you’ve set? If so, you have come to the right place to get started! At Gale Bernhardt Consulting, you will be able to find the training programs you need to keep you on track and be ready for the competition. We have all different types of training programs available including triathlon training plans and cycling training programs. Whatever your vice is, we know that with Gale Bernhardt training plans, you’ll be able to accomplish anything! Are you ready to win the gold? If you are...
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Jun 19, 2014
Sleep is essential if you’re an athlete. Here’s one trick to help improve sleep quality.
Read more →A couple of my athletes have had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. When this problem is present the night before the race or the night after the race, I don’t worry too much about it. It’s a common problem. I get more worried if athletes cannot get quality sleep over the long haul. One very simple thing that has helped numerous athletes improve sleep quality is keeping a daily journal. One or two hours before bedtime I have them write down all the things that worry them. I don’t care how they do it – list form or paragraph...
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May 19, 2014
Triathlon Training Plans for a Triathlon Guru
Read more →Have you made any goals for this summer yet? If you haven’t and you have been thinking long and hard about what you want to achieve, think about doing your first triathlon! Triathlons, if you aren’t aware, have three legs; you will swim, you will bike, and you will run. Many folks love the feeling of defeating a triathlon. If you think that this sounds like something you want to set your heart to, you have come to the right place. Gale Bernhardt Consulting can supply you with triathlon training plans that actually work! Not only can our triathlon training...
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May 15, 2014
I finished the Austin Rattler, can you predict my Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race time?
Read more →A rider finished the Austin Rattler a few weeks back and scored a spot at the prestigious Leadville 100 Mountain Bike Race. The rider asked what his time might be given a particular time at Austin. Good question. I sampled the 2013 Austin race and cross-referenced names to the Leadville 100 event. Below is the sample: Before I head into discussion, the disclaimer is I don't know any of the athletes in the list and I don't know what long list of variables affected each person's training or their races. That written, here are some interesting things to note: Ten...
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Apr 22, 2014
Gale Bernhardt Training Plans for Any Level Athlete
Read more →A you looking for a challenge for your body? With the help of Gale Bernhardt Consulting we know that you will be able to achieve just that. With the guidance from our very own Gale Bernhardt we know that you will be able to push past plateaus and boost vitality that much more! Gale Bernhardt training plans are well known and can give just what you need to increase your endurance, concentration and overall fitness. Are you searching for the perfect Triathlon training plans to get you started or to advance yourself to the next fitness level you know you...
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Mar 28, 2014
Tailored Cycling Training Programs Work The Best!
Read more →Are you ready to start an amazing cycle training program? One of the great things about our cycle training programs, is that they are online training programs. This way, our clients can access them from anywhere, at any time. These state-of-the-art online training systems have been proven to be successful time and time again, which is why we are so proud of the work we do. Over a multitude of weeks, you will engage in an online platform of specific training workouts that will be customized to your individual needs. Everything is designed to help you succeed and find that...
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Mar 21, 2014
Swim Options for an Olympic Distance Triathlon Plan
Read more →During a consulting session, an athlete using my Olympic Distance Triathlon Beginner Plan asked about doing some longer swims for the Saturday sessions. I told him I would post some alternative main set workouts here in the blog. For those of you using my book, Triathlon Training Basics, these swims can be used for the plan in Chapter 7, Fit Beginner Plan for an Olympic Distance Triathlon. On Saturday swim workouts, there is a repeating pattern of 4-8 x 200s. The intention is that as you gain fitness, you can bump the number of 200s that you do up -...