Coaching Advisor

One of the most common issues people who train and/or race in endurance sports is they would get a  coach, but why waste the money. They already know about training science and beyond that they enjoy learning about the latest science and tracking their own training. But you can tell they don't have total confidence in what they are doing.

And how could they! Even the smartest, best coaches often have their own coach. Why? Because one of biggest benefits a coach gives you is perspective. Everyone needs someone on the outside looking in, help you make decision and giving you confidence in what the training plan says, helping you make adjustments when needed, and giving you the motivation and accountability when the training gets tough.

New Job

As some of you might have known, I started working for Alaska Airlines in late January. The airport in Pullman is pretty small, but very busy for it's size. With only one gate, and 4 flights a day it requires people working there to know how to do everything from checking in passengers to working the ground service. I won't go too much into it, but so far I'm enjoying it and it works well with my training schedule and other responsibility, but no doubt it's testing me everyday.

Tested. Trusted. True. I am PowerTap

I started out with a flight to Portland and Seattle for a week of orientation and training. The classes were fun and engaging, but did put some disruption in my training. At this moment in the season, I'm transitioning from full time in the gym to getting on the bike and building the volume. Right as I was making that transition, I had this first trip. So I had to get creative. Luckily the hotel I was in had a small gym with weights, so I was able to get the weight lifting in, but I had to move the rides around a little and substitute some runs for rides. But over all I was able to make it work. then 2 weeks of on the job training working flights. I feel comfortable with the job, and I think it will be a good fit. I do end up working funny hours, starting some shift at 4am and ending some days 1:30am. Obviously not back to back days with those two, but getting the sleep schedule to move around is tough and really can affect the training. So I'm doing everything I can to keep myself flexible while also trying to keep myself from having to work a highly variable schedule. I can do 4am, and I can 1:30am. but I can't do both without it disrupting things. After those 2 weeks, it was back to Portland for more classroom training and now I'm back home, getting back at it with 2 more weeks of on the job training. these next couple weeks will be tough with the schedule shifting from early to late, back and forth a few times. But it's not going to stop me, it's just another obstacle.