All sorts of PBMC athletes killing it on the race course!!
Alex McDonald wins Mooseman AGAIN!
Blake Becker wins Rockman HIM!
Mike Caiazzo comes off the couch to get 5th at Eagleman 70.3
Jessica Broderick gets a bronze medal at AG Worlds!
I mean really, this just scratches the surfaces...everybody is coming into great form. The work is paying off and the results will come!
Train with joy!
Monday, June 09, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Bye, Bye.
to my form that is:-)
Since the Belgie trip I have been pretty lax in my training as I knew these 2 would be here at the start of the race season.
I look at it as a new frontier, and a temporary set back.
They are both lovely little things, and should bring more joy than I can comprehend.
I hope I dont get too fat:-)
Train well.
KP
Saturday, April 19, 2008
Friday, April 18, 2008
2 wheeler dealer
Carter is getting his Like A bike dialed and making a few "hot laps" down the neighbors driveway.
I captured a few Thursday, but missed some of the full rides.
With his swim lessons and his god given running ability...the kid is a natural.
I captured a few Thursday, but missed some of the full rides.
With his swim lessons and his god given running ability...the kid is a natural.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
feeling it...
my age that is.
37 today. so I had to do a 3700 yard set in the pool this AM, then a 3.7 mile run, then 3 x 7min @ FTP today...
I just found out I share a birthday with the Pope (he is a bit older and wears those cool robes and stuff).
37 today. so I had to do a 3700 yard set in the pool this AM, then a 3.7 mile run, then 3 x 7min @ FTP today...
I just found out I share a birthday with the Pope (he is a bit older and wears those cool robes and stuff).
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
PRO = early Christmas
My boy AK at SAC sent me some of the PRO parts...these things are super nice, and very popular in Europe.I plan to use the bars/stem/post on my cross rigs for 2008, but for now these bad boys are going on the TT bike....yummy.
Future Form Killers in route...
any form I might have, will be gone when the 2 little princesses in here arrive in 2 weeks:
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Swimming!
I took a solid swim break this winter (I dont recomend it...) but have been back solid for 3-4 weeks now. Shooting for 12-15K per week in 4-5 sessions.
Nothing earth shattering as far as workouts, just solid sessions near 3500scy. I usually mix in a short day (150-50y) and two moderate days (200-800y).
The pace is coming quick, but this weekend I might get together with super swimmer Larissa B. to get some tech pointers (I think my spine is a bit curved, thus pushing my feet down a bit).
From here on out, I will try to be better about posting my training updates : I will tell you this, it won't be huge stuff as I will soon have 3 kids in my pocession, but it will be consistent!
Get in the pool gang.
Kurt
Nothing earth shattering as far as workouts, just solid sessions near 3500scy. I usually mix in a short day (150-50y) and two moderate days (200-800y).
The pace is coming quick, but this weekend I might get together with super swimmer Larissa B. to get some tech pointers (I think my spine is a bit curved, thus pushing my feet down a bit).
From here on out, I will try to be better about posting my training updates : I will tell you this, it won't be huge stuff as I will soon have 3 kids in my pocession, but it will be consistent!
Get in the pool gang.
Kurt
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Coach Jorge rambling...
a long write up here on "base" : I have not read it all, but skimmed it and it looks cool.
http://www.jorgepbmcoaching.blogspot.com/
It might make you think...
KP
http://www.jorgepbmcoaching.blogspot.com/
It might make you think...
KP
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Back in the States : Winter Multisport
So the crew made it back to the USA without a hitch. Our bikes flew free, I had an empty seat next me, and 3 movies I had not seen! It was esp. nice to get home and see my little guy before bed that night, he was so excited.
It took me 4-5 solid days to get back to east coast time, I would wake at 4Am and be exhausted by 7pm, but I would hang tough till 9pm to try to expedite the process.
After being home for 4 days, I was back into race mode at the www.channelmultisport.com Fast Splits Winter Triathlon @ Weston MA. This would serve as a qualifier for WInter Tri Worlds in Germany in Feb.
The events were : 5K run, 8K bike, 6K XC ski.
I was a little suspect of my form for the running and skiing as I had not been doing much of either in the last 3 weeks. There also happened to be some good athletes at the race (nearly 60 racers), including Stephen Judice from ME, John Spinney from VT and Jon Arne Erveldson from VT.
Luckily JA and Stephen took the run out at a nice steady pace, and I found my legs pretty quick. I hit T1 in 3rd, about 5sec back, nailed the transition and lead out onto the bike. I threw down a hard tempo to get a gap and was able to ride all the snow sections throughout the race, by the time I hit T2, I think I had 2.5 minutes on Brian Hughes and the rest...
The ski was tough for me, the lack of snow time showed and I skied like a bafoon for most of it, trying to use the 95% rule to ski w/good form and not worry about speed. My calves were cramping throughout and I could hardly V2 because of it...but even w/JA chasing, 2.5 minutes over 6K would be tough to make up...
I held on to win by ~1min and was glad it was over.
Now I need to decide if I am gonna try to go to Germany for Worlds. I might see if I can go as a coach/wax tech/athlete and get some help from USAT.
So for those of you reading this who ride/run/ski...make sure to get out and try a Winter Tri asap!
Train well,
KP
It took me 4-5 solid days to get back to east coast time, I would wake at 4Am and be exhausted by 7pm, but I would hang tough till 9pm to try to expedite the process.
After being home for 4 days, I was back into race mode at the www.channelmultisport.com Fast Splits Winter Triathlon @ Weston MA. This would serve as a qualifier for WInter Tri Worlds in Germany in Feb.
The events were : 5K run, 8K bike, 6K XC ski.
I was a little suspect of my form for the running and skiing as I had not been doing much of either in the last 3 weeks. There also happened to be some good athletes at the race (nearly 60 racers), including Stephen Judice from ME, John Spinney from VT and Jon Arne Erveldson from VT.
Luckily JA and Stephen took the run out at a nice steady pace, and I found my legs pretty quick. I hit T1 in 3rd, about 5sec back, nailed the transition and lead out onto the bike. I threw down a hard tempo to get a gap and was able to ride all the snow sections throughout the race, by the time I hit T2, I think I had 2.5 minutes on Brian Hughes and the rest...
The ski was tough for me, the lack of snow time showed and I skied like a bafoon for most of it, trying to use the 95% rule to ski w/good form and not worry about speed. My calves were cramping throughout and I could hardly V2 because of it...but even w/JA chasing, 2.5 minutes over 6K would be tough to make up...
I held on to win by ~1min and was glad it was over.
Now I need to decide if I am gonna try to go to Germany for Worlds. I might see if I can go as a coach/wax tech/athlete and get some help from USAT.
So for those of you reading this who ride/run/ski...make sure to get out and try a Winter Tri asap!
Train well,
KP
Friday, January 18, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Mixed days
AFter 2 races back to back, with a full day travel before, it was nice to sleep in and be lazy for Mon, Tues, Wed.
Monday we drove down to south of Brussels to ride with a friend, Michal. He took us on a SWEET tour of the Wallone region on a COLD and WINDY day. We saw century old churches and castles (one dating back to the 12th century) and through narrow, cobbled streets.
Tues we took the day off the bike, and drove to Amsterdam. We did the tourist thing, walked a lot (ina driving rain....) and checked out the Red Light District.
Wed we did a group cross simulation day at the Tangerlo Abby, then laid low most of the day. It was nice to be lazy, clean the bikes, do laundry...etc.
Today, Thursday it was back to the tourist route. An easy hour spin on a cool Belgium Bike path in the AM, then into Leuvin and Brussels. We ate fresh waffles, and chocolate, had a beer in a pub in Leuvin and saw some incredible old churches and buildings.
Tomorrow we are back to bike racers, heading to Mol to pre-ride, check tires, and "open" up for Masters Worlds on Sat.
I will try to check back in tomorrow PM.
Be well,
KP
Monday we drove down to south of Brussels to ride with a friend, Michal. He took us on a SWEET tour of the Wallone region on a COLD and WINDY day. We saw century old churches and castles (one dating back to the 12th century) and through narrow, cobbled streets.
Tues we took the day off the bike, and drove to Amsterdam. We did the tourist thing, walked a lot (ina driving rain....) and checked out the Red Light District.
Wed we did a group cross simulation day at the Tangerlo Abby, then laid low most of the day. It was nice to be lazy, clean the bikes, do laundry...etc.
Today, Thursday it was back to the tourist route. An easy hour spin on a cool Belgium Bike path in the AM, then into Leuvin and Brussels. We ate fresh waffles, and chocolate, had a beer in a pub in Leuvin and saw some incredible old churches and buildings.
Tomorrow we are back to bike racers, heading to Mol to pre-ride, check tires, and "open" up for Masters Worlds on Sat.
I will try to check back in tomorrow PM.
Be well,
KP
Monday, January 14, 2008
Props
Just wanted to give some props to my guys at Cycle-Smart back in the US.
Adam and the crew has always supported Cross in a big way and I also do some coaching for them.
Adam has many years of experience racing in Europe and esp. racing CX in northern Europe.
I am rocking the kits over here and the baby blue and white are pretty "PRO" so I fit in just fine.
KP
Adam and the crew has always supported Cross in a big way and I also do some coaching for them.
Adam has many years of experience racing in Europe and esp. racing CX in northern Europe.
I am rocking the kits over here and the baby blue and white are pretty "PRO" so I fit in just fine.
KP
Sunday, January 13, 2008
the way cross should be.
small dutch town (google Bakel Holland), and the whole town is out to watch.
INCREDIBLE course, so much fun. A bit of everything. Grass, pavement, single track, 2 sand sections including a brutal run up.
The sign up process is simple. Turn in your UCI license, get a number for 5euro, go get warmed up. I get a few laps in, but wish I had 1-2 more as it is tricky. Finish w/ a few hard efforts on the road and head to the start. Today we race with the amateurs as there is no 35+ masters in Holland. There are some fast dudes...you can just tell.
My start sucked again, not sure why. This time on a long straight road, into the woods in about 25th or so. I stay patient, pick off a few dudes, and catch Greg at the end of lap 1 on the pavement. I make a hard dig and tell him to jump on..
After that I am sort of in no mans land chasing a guy who I think is 15th place. W/2 to go I have about 10 sec gap from him and plan to make up 3-5 sec that lap then drill it the last lap. Except I make 2-3 mistakes in the tight twisty's and loose a few seconds. DAMN. So I get the bell lap and DRILL it, its only 10 min of hurting right? The guy is coming back and after the BIG sand run up I am ~3-4 seconds back...I have his bullseye in my sights.
I chase like mad till we hit the pavement, he looks back, sees me, and punches it....good for 16th place and another 5 euro pay day.
With perfect weather, a GREAT course and friendly dutch folks (who almost all spoke english) it was a GREAT cross day. If I come back to this area someday, I will do this race for sure.
Train well, be well.
Kurt
INCREDIBLE course, so much fun. A bit of everything. Grass, pavement, single track, 2 sand sections including a brutal run up.
The sign up process is simple. Turn in your UCI license, get a number for 5euro, go get warmed up. I get a few laps in, but wish I had 1-2 more as it is tricky. Finish w/ a few hard efforts on the road and head to the start. Today we race with the amateurs as there is no 35+ masters in Holland. There are some fast dudes...you can just tell.
My start sucked again, not sure why. This time on a long straight road, into the woods in about 25th or so. I stay patient, pick off a few dudes, and catch Greg at the end of lap 1 on the pavement. I make a hard dig and tell him to jump on..
After that I am sort of in no mans land chasing a guy who I think is 15th place. W/2 to go I have about 10 sec gap from him and plan to make up 3-5 sec that lap then drill it the last lap. Except I make 2-3 mistakes in the tight twisty's and loose a few seconds. DAMN. So I get the bell lap and DRILL it, its only 10 min of hurting right? The guy is coming back and after the BIG sand run up I am ~3-4 seconds back...I have his bullseye in my sights.
I chase like mad till we hit the pavement, he looks back, sees me, and punches it....good for 16th place and another 5 euro pay day.
With perfect weather, a GREAT course and friendly dutch folks (who almost all spoke english) it was a GREAT cross day. If I come back to this area someday, I will do this race for sure.
Train well, be well.
Kurt
Saturday, January 12, 2008
One down...
and 6euro richer.
We raced in Schriek at a small, local race. Really, like in someones backyard...but full pro. announcer, smoky beer tent, tricky course in the woods.
There were ~35 Masters A racers, and some serious looking dudes. The course was TIGHT and twisty w/little place to pass. Start is key. So I go and slip my pedal right at the start....DOH.
I hit the single track in 12th or so.
Move up 1-2 spots in lap 1, then get caught behind a guy who is going way slow....I am patient, ya know, not rock the boat in the first race.
Once I am by him, I start to move up and reel in people. With 1 to go, I catch Greg (he nailed the start) and get buy on the grass straight away (note ZERO pavement here).
Just then the dude who has sat on me for 3 laps....punches it and drops me....good bike racer.
I hold on for 7th and some $$!
Greg gets 8th so we have has dominance for the day...but this is cross, and we race tomorrow. Could be A LOT different.
Check in tomorrow...
KP
We raced in Schriek at a small, local race. Really, like in someones backyard...but full pro. announcer, smoky beer tent, tricky course in the woods.
There were ~35 Masters A racers, and some serious looking dudes. The course was TIGHT and twisty w/little place to pass. Start is key. So I go and slip my pedal right at the start....DOH.
I hit the single track in 12th or so.
Move up 1-2 spots in lap 1, then get caught behind a guy who is going way slow....I am patient, ya know, not rock the boat in the first race.
Once I am by him, I start to move up and reel in people. With 1 to go, I catch Greg (he nailed the start) and get buy on the grass straight away (note ZERO pavement here).
Just then the dude who has sat on me for 3 laps....punches it and drops me....good bike racer.
I hold on for 7th and some $$!
Greg gets 8th so we have has dominance for the day...but this is cross, and we race tomorrow. Could be A LOT different.
Check in tomorrow...
KP
Friday, January 11, 2008
Imbedded
So we are on the ground in Belgiam, Blauberg to be exact. About 50K from Brussels.
Travel was tricky as usual. Our flight from Dulles to Brussels was cancelled early Thursday AM, so we all had to scramble. I got on a Dulles to Munich flight, then connected to Brussels. My companions, Greg and Brandon flew Denver to Philly then on to Brussels.
You know you are in the mecca when you see Johan Bruyneel (ex-Director of Discovery Channel) in the airport.
We got settled, built a bike...and went for a spin. In the rain of course.
Tomorrow we race our first race in Schriek Groot Lo.
talk soon,
Kurt
Travel was tricky as usual. Our flight from Dulles to Brussels was cancelled early Thursday AM, so we all had to scramble. I got on a Dulles to Munich flight, then connected to Brussels. My companions, Greg and Brandon flew Denver to Philly then on to Brussels.
You know you are in the mecca when you see Johan Bruyneel (ex-Director of Discovery Channel) in the airport.
We got settled, built a bike...and went for a spin. In the rain of course.
Tomorrow we race our first race in Schriek Groot Lo.
talk soon,
Kurt
Friday, January 04, 2008
T-Minus 1 week...
till we are in Belgie to ride/race in the mud and frozen cow patties! I am psyched, and glad I dont have to try to hold onto my bike form much longer!!
The 'numbers' from the old SRM are good, the kilos are low, my only concern is my tech skills, since I have not been outside since mid Dec...from all the snow. Near 4 feet "banks" in my driveway!
After that trip...home to race the Winter Tri Worlds Qualifier at Weston (www.channelmultisport.com) and ski a bunch. I hope the traditional Jan. thaw does not ruin this great snow pack!
Equipment wise for Belgie, I think I am leaving the high zoot reynolds carbon wheels home, and bringing 3 pairs of Ksyriums w/Typhoon, Rhino, Pippi's mounted. I can true these if they come out and wont be so concerned about some airline luggage dude crushing them.
I hope to update daily from the land of Frites and Chocolate...so stay posted.
KP
www.pbmcoaching.com
Authorized SRM Dealer!!
The 'numbers' from the old SRM are good, the kilos are low, my only concern is my tech skills, since I have not been outside since mid Dec...from all the snow. Near 4 feet "banks" in my driveway!
After that trip...home to race the Winter Tri Worlds Qualifier at Weston (www.channelmultisport.com) and ski a bunch. I hope the traditional Jan. thaw does not ruin this great snow pack!
Equipment wise for Belgie, I think I am leaving the high zoot reynolds carbon wheels home, and bringing 3 pairs of Ksyriums w/Typhoon, Rhino, Pippi's mounted. I can true these if they come out and wont be so concerned about some airline luggage dude crushing them.
I hope to update daily from the land of Frites and Chocolate...so stay posted.
KP
www.pbmcoaching.com
Authorized SRM Dealer!!
Monday, December 24, 2007
SoCal Cross
Something about "socal" and "cross" just seems odd.
Esp since it was 75 degrees and sunny for the race, Santa Cross, at Pierce College.
All the local hotshoe's were there, Prenzlow, Easter, Cruz, etc.
No call up, still had a front row start (small fields out here).
Got a good jump then pulled my foot out of the pedal...doh. Slotted into ~6th into the bumpy singletrack section. Feeling good. Short sleeve skinsuit, I can get used to this...
Up the steep climb, pass a guy or 2, make the front group. Me and one other 35+ A rider. Ok, now wait....
A small selection is made when Brent, Mike and Tony roll off the front on lap 3. No problem...I am not really racing them right? I am with the other 35+ guy (not sure of his name), and feel VERY good. I pull a bit, and then he comes around and I feel the pace slow...note to self.
Then on the next lap, on the 180 into the singletrack, I feel the back tire "washout" a bit...odd. Are they that low psi? Then up the steep climb, again I feel an off slippage. Down the fast downhill and I bottom out the rim....shit....I am flatting. I swing out a bit and drop behind the Bailey Bike dude and hope it is a slow leak. Then around the sharp turn to the run up and I feel the rim again....I hop off, up the run up and stop. Sure as shit...it's flat. I am done. 1 bike, 1 set of wheels. 15min of racing. DAMN!!!
It ended up being an old rusty safety pin stuck in the tire. True bummer.
First flat of the season, happens to come 3000+ miles from home.
I hope I can save the tire with some sealant....and have gotten the flats out of the way before Belgie.
Happy holidays y'all.
KP
Esp since it was 75 degrees and sunny for the race, Santa Cross, at Pierce College.
All the local hotshoe's were there, Prenzlow, Easter, Cruz, etc.
No call up, still had a front row start (small fields out here).
Got a good jump then pulled my foot out of the pedal...doh. Slotted into ~6th into the bumpy singletrack section. Feeling good. Short sleeve skinsuit, I can get used to this...
Up the steep climb, pass a guy or 2, make the front group. Me and one other 35+ A rider. Ok, now wait....
A small selection is made when Brent, Mike and Tony roll off the front on lap 3. No problem...I am not really racing them right? I am with the other 35+ guy (not sure of his name), and feel VERY good. I pull a bit, and then he comes around and I feel the pace slow...note to self.
Then on the next lap, on the 180 into the singletrack, I feel the back tire "washout" a bit...odd. Are they that low psi? Then up the steep climb, again I feel an off slippage. Down the fast downhill and I bottom out the rim....shit....I am flatting. I swing out a bit and drop behind the Bailey Bike dude and hope it is a slow leak. Then around the sharp turn to the run up and I feel the rim again....I hop off, up the run up and stop. Sure as shit...it's flat. I am done. 1 bike, 1 set of wheels. 15min of racing. DAMN!!!
It ended up being an old rusty safety pin stuck in the tire. True bummer.
First flat of the season, happens to come 3000+ miles from home.
I hope I can save the tire with some sealant....and have gotten the flats out of the way before Belgie.
Happy holidays y'all.
KP
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
the cruelest gift...
Thanks Stu and Chip....how do I keep my race weight till Belgium?
To everybody else, happy holidays!
I am off to Cali to see the fam (and race CX:-))
Friday, November 23, 2007
random Thanksgiving thoughts....
So I ended my run focus again on Thurs : ran 17:2x at the local 5K. Not bad...got chicked:-)
RIP to Mike Janelle : a local CO MTB pro who died of a massive heart attack today at 40 years old.
Sterling CX tomorrow : hope this soreness in my legs goes away.
Also, check http://www.channelmultisport.com/ for a little article I wrote on converting to winter multisport events.
Hug your family today.
KP
www.pbmcoaching.com
RIP to Mike Janelle : a local CO MTB pro who died of a massive heart attack today at 40 years old.
Sterling CX tomorrow : hope this soreness in my legs goes away.
Also, check http://www.channelmultisport.com/ for a little article I wrote on converting to winter multisport events.
Hug your family today.
KP
www.pbmcoaching.com
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