Podium Training

I never realized how much energy and worrying I did in regards to training. When I missed a workout, or had a bad day on the machine, I went back to the drawing board, spending countless hours revamping the plan. Well, no more. To quote the wise and omnipotent Dr. Humphry, "I don't waste energy worrying about the unknown."

For three months now, I have been working with a coach and elite racer, Tommy Nelson owner of Podium Training. Last year was spent overtraining (15-25 hrs on the bike) with results that were, not up to snuff.
I had a certain criteria for a coach and tommy fit the mold, beautifully (he is an ex model, you know). Below is what I needed to justify a coach for my athletic pursuits:

1. A Coach had to be faster than me. I did not want someone that was some chump in a recliner with a little personal training background telling me what to do.

2. A Coach had to have a background in exercise science, preferably a b.s. or m.s. in the field. I personally, have a undergraduate degree in exercise science, and know how valuable this is in terms of coaching.

3. A Coach had to have an intricate knowledge of training and racing with power. A very critical component in making micro-advances in training.

4. A Coach had to be ACCESSIBLE. Often, coaches can only be contacted 1 X per week, or something silly like that. I think this notion is utterly rediculous. How can one accurately and effectively advise and coach a pupal without knowing his/her day to day progress and trials and tribulations? Tommy has UNLIMITED access.

Other than dedicating a large portion of my free time to cycling, getting Podium Training on the case helping me train effectively and efficiently has been the best investment I have made in my biking career.

Below is a picture of my coach, Tommy, spanking Ben Day from Flying V, Austrailia cycling team earlier in the year.