Local Legends - Episode 19 with Susie Murphy
In this interview, we discuss:
Her journey with biking, racing (cross country and Super D), and raising a family
Being a native San Diegan - Growing up in La Mesa, attending Monte Vista HS and San Diego State University
Events and projects that SDMBA achievements and current projects - such as Archipelago Ride, Mt. Laguna Trail Fest, new Bike Park, new trails in Laguna, Penasquitos Canyon, and Black Mountain
SDMBA mission - improve trail access for mountain bikers since 1994 with 1850 members and counting
Her vision of mountain biking with new trails
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Tips to making the most of your training during the winter season
As far as training goes, winter, especially the holidays, can put some kinks into your training. Here are some coaching insights to get your training in and make the most of your training.
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Cross Training for Cyclists
Off season is a great way to get curious about cross training with no critical races on the schedule. Once you adopt a new activity, it is then easier to weave it into your pre-season training plan. If one or more of the benefits below resonate with you, give yourself permission to investigate something that you can explore more. Remember, being new is okay and actually a great place to be.
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Breck Epic - Gear Check!
Being prepared for an endurance HIGH Altitude mountain bike race is VITAL to performance as well as survival. You need to have the right equipment (e.g. bike) for the job with suspension, gearing, brakes. You need to have the right clothing - not too hot, not too cold. You need to have to the right fuel and water. As a mountain biker, you get this and you fine tune your strategy each race, each year to fine tune it to you, the elements, and your goals.
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Climbing Mt. Whitney with my daughter
On July 28th Serena and I set off to do Whitney. It was indeed a sole and soulful experience. Below outlines the series of events that led to a beautiful experience for us both - Serena submitting and me (mom) learning to trust and let go.
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Recovery practice - breath work
Breath work is a great way to recover and reset after a long, endurance event.
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Pre-race Report
One key component I like to work with my clients is a Pre-Race Report. There’s something about writing it out and seeing your planning on paper that can be powerful for race day.
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working on your skills
Importance of working on your skills and some tips to get the most of it.
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On the bright side!
I have been on a bit of a roller coaster ride with the onsite of COVID-19 and its impact on society, my local sphere of friends and family, my own personal family, and my own mental grasp. With the pictures on social media of food-less shelves and lack of toilet paper, makes my head reel and if I’m not careful, leaves me a little panicky.
I still don’t know the exact extent of this as I read and hear medical experts admit that THEY don’t even know the whole impact. But here’s one thing, most of us are about to be home more and with it comes a bright side.
Here are some ways to embrace this COVID-19 temporary lock-down.
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Soccer State/National Cup are here -Preparing your daughter for performance
Depending on a girls age, State Cup starts as early as January and for older girls (14-18), they start closer to May. Girls have trained over nine months, most since May of the previous year. Not to mention the time, financial commitment, and energy that goes into practice, games, tournaments, and showcases. I know this all too well with two of my own daughters 100% committed and from my own experience playing soccer throughout my childhood and into college.
Here are a few tips leading up to competition..
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