SK, fair enough, but too vauge for me to incorporate into training. What specifically can I do training wise to increase my mtb speed? Remember, I'm confined to my hybrid bike on the trainer until my hand heals, and running. I want to increase my average from 8 to 11 and I have one year to do that.

The first thing I have on my list is to drop 15-20 pounds. That ought to make my bike lighter, lol. I ride a specialized rockhopper hardtail.

Renee, I was on the mad forcs website. Let me know when registration opens next year for the dirt retreat.