Greetings!
Before you know it, the first month of 2009 will be over, and the spring event season will be here. In preparation for the upcoming races, Wenzel Coaching has two great articles this month by two of our coaches who use their experience and creativity to help you go faster. Check it out!
Also see below for a special on sharpening your mental game. We're offering free, introductory consultations with our sports psychologist and mental training specialist.
We have our usual features in the newsletter: the Resource of the Month, Quote of the Month and Client Successes. And you can now find Wenzel Coaching on Facebook!
Help us make this newsletter most meaningful to you. Please send your comments, article ideas, race stories, and questions to newsletter@wenzelcoaching.com or call 503-233-4346.
~ Kendra Wenzel, Scott Saifer, and the Staff of Wenzel Coaching |
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Tech Article: Build Your Own Aero Helmet
by Coach Nitish Nag
 Everybody knows that professional teams and riders spend thousands of dollars on aerodynamic equipment for time trials and track events, and for wind tunnel testing time. This money is well spent for these riders, as aerodynamic resistance is the biggest limiter at speeds above 15 miles per hour (Burke 2003).
For the cyclist with only a road bike entering a time trial race, the options are limited. Clip-on bars save about 30 watts of power at 40kph (25 mph), and an aero-helmet can save about an additional 10 watts at 40 kph. (Cyclingnews 2008). But what happens when you are a broke college student or neo-pro living in the back of your van? That's when you take Poorman's Aerodynamics 241.
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Mental Training Special
Now is the time to mentally prepare for the season ahead. Wenzel Coaching would like to extend an offer for a complimentary 20 minute consultation with one of our Mental Health Experts (K.C. Wilder and Patrick Wilder). You can discuss race goals, performance or other issues or concerns you may have. Please contact us at info@wenzelcoaching.com for more information. |
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Quote of the Month
"Cycling is a balance between making things happen and letting them happen."
~Jamie Paolinetti, Former Professional Cyclist and Filmmaker
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Winter Training Tip
When you train in very cold and/or wet conditions, there's a decent
chance you'll come home cold. Then you may face several unpleasant
hours trying to get warm again, or you can try this trick: When you get
home, strip off wet clothing and jump on the trainer, without a fan
this time. In 10 or 15 minutes on the trainer you can generate far more
heat than you could ever absorb from hours of hot showers or beverages.
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Resource of the Month: Wenzel Coaching on Facebook
 Now you can become a "fan" of Wenzel Coaching on Facebook. By simply signing up you can connect with your coach and keep updated on all the Wenzel Coaching events and announcements.
The
websites found in the "Resource of the Month" are in no way associated
with Wenzel Coaching and we are not responsible for any information
they contain.
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Featured Article: MTB Course Inspection
by Coach Aaron Oakes
 Whether the mountain bike season starts this weekend or is still several months away for you, it is never too early to start planning for successful races. A thorough course inspection can make a big difference in mountain bike racing success. Courses are often marked a day before race day; check with the promoter to see if and when pre-riding is allowed.
The main sections to look for during your inspection of the course are: places to eat and drink, places to pass, and places to attack. Let's look at the criteria that define these places so you will be able to find them during your course inspection.
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Client Successes
Mac Carey takes 1st place at the Mt San Bruno Hill Climb, Open Men 55+
Wendel Woodford takes 1st place overall at the SoCal CX Series, Men Cat 4 and 1st place overall at the Urban CX Series, Open Men 35+
Beate Heckner takes 2nd place at the San Bruno Hill Climb, Cat 4 Women
Joan Case upgrades to Women Cat 3
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