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My Swim/Bike Transition went well and I set off for the 26.2 mile 2400’ elevation gain bike leg! The course twists and turns around Meeks and Rubicon Bay with some glimpses of the lake before you hit the first big climb up to DL Bliss and into the Emerald Bay descent. My first mile was a sluggish 7:30+ pace and I knew I couldn’t hold a lead on JP with that speed. Mile two was a bit faster and I was feeling ok, just kept telling myself pace yourself to mile 4…that’s the top of the course and it’s mostly downhill from there.

While concurrently competing internationally for the U.S. National Team, she claimed many victories, including the Tour de L’Aude title (women’s equivalent to the Tour de France) and was considered one of America’s most dominant European stage racers of her era. Through her insights of competing at a world-class level – Julie gained firsthand knowledge that scientific training programs combining individualized workouts, nutrition, motivation and race tactics produce winning results. Having transitioned from cycling to Nordic ski racing for Rossignol, and trail running races, winner of the Tahoe Rim Trail National 50K Championship, she has the range of athletic experiences and scope of training to create innovatively tailored, scientifically-based workout plans. AutoTrader.com Cycling Team 2001, Team Captain AutoTrader.com Cycling Team 2000, Team Captain Timex Cycling Team 1999

While skill development in your target sport(s) is a must, simply riding to put in miles, or thinking that this year is simply going to be an extension of the previous season is a potential mistake. As an endurance athlete, or one about to embark on the endurance racing lifestyle, it’s important to remember that your body demands high quality food. Granted, you don’t always need the ability to shoulder press your body weight in an ultra, adventure race or triathlon, but the strength is a base upon which you build future workouts. Learn to harness your body’s ability to work as a single unit and it will transfer to those instances, the paddle stroke, the long run, the hike-a-bike, the teammate tow, the bike ride…