My mentor/coach & I got into quite a heated argument yesterday. However, It is always constructive as I know he only genuinely wants the best for me & does believe in me.
The reality is that I have not been in the "zone" at any time in 2010 or in fact my athletic career up to this point.
At first I had a defense mechanism up preventing me from actually listening to his feedback. Then I started to realize that I am really half assing my god given ambition & confidence.
My schedule hasn't been consistent neither has my routine. I have been beating myself up with stronger riders hoping that in turn I will be stronger in a faster period of time.
I was trying to increase my raw power but I haven't established a "prolonged power"
Yes I have had some reasonable results but my progression can be much more efficient If I focus properly.
What it really boils down to is I have yet to find a training "zone" as an athlete.
I don't mean training at a certain heart rate & wattage for a specific period of time.
I mean the zone that allows Simon Whitfield to win a gold medal, or Lance Armstrong to win the Tour de France. The zone that is going to allow my friend Jon Bird do great things with his athletic career in the near future.
As an aspiring athlete It is my goal to find my "zone" of training.
I need to get stronger, leaner, & more disciplined & not worry about who is stronger than me.
It is my highest priority to create the most ideal lifestyle possible that allows me to chase down my athletic dreams.
I have to adapt, I have to learn to sacrifice.
I want to do it & I'm going to do it.
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