Online cycling coaches - Carmichael, et al.

[Kano]

Hey, Sarah, something I've been wondering -- while you can't ride, can you coach/mentor other riders in your area??? I know that kind of thing isn't for everyone, but maybe it's almost as good, this watching "your kids" get better at this sport? Y'know, sort of biking vicariously....


Karen in Boise

[maillotpois]

Hey Karen -

Thanks for the nice thought. You know I could, but part of what we/I do is on the bike skills coaching and riding with a small group while we train them for their event. So leaving my Death Ride kiddos after the long ride to cheer them on instead of riding was fine - I gave them all the training and knowledge I had over the months that we were riding together before the event - and before I wasn;t supposed to ride anymore. But to start with a new group just wouldn't feel right, because I wouldn't be able to ride with them, coach on the bike, and do all the things I usually do.

I'll be back. And I'll be on the bike.

Oh - but I am going to help with SAG for our TNT Honolulu team. So that will be fun. Support in another way. Now you got me thinking - maybe I could do a clinic for them, too. Hmm.

Well, thanks!! Someday I will quit this silly day job and finish my silly USAC certification and just be a real coach.

[cusepack]

Thank you so much for your input. I will absolutely consider your recommendations.

Although I've met smaller goals, I feel as though with a coach, I can attain some of the larger goals I have. I'm fortunate in that I work from home, so am able to adhere to a set training schedule. Strike that!!! I CAN follow a schedule, but I also have to monitor the Miami heat!!!!

[Nanci]

I thought it was supposed to be so cool down there, compared to up here!! (95 today...)

Nanci

[cusepack]

Aah Nanci, you're too funny

It's rained this morning so the temp has gone down a bit, but the humidity has skyrocketed. Normally, I'm okay in the heat, but this year, for some reason, it's bothering me more - it's probably just age!!!