When Your Body Says “Done”
After a hard race, my Garmin shouted “Unproductive” at me—while my body was just asking for rest. That moment forced me to face a bigger question: Do I really need all these metrics, or have I just gotten used to chasing numbers? In this post, I share how I’m learning...
Sleep Awareness Day Reflection: What 8 Time Zones Taught Me About Rest
I didn’t write about Sleep Awareness Week this year. It's not that I forgot, I was too busy flying across eight time zones to Mallorca, chasing rides, and pretending I could out-plan jet lag at 66. Spoiler: I couldn’t. This story is about what those flights, rides, and very foggy...
Relearning to Climb: Kicking That Pain in the Butt Goodbye!
Ever wonder what cadence feels right on climbs? For me, the answer hit hard: it's time to spin faster. Why? Because at 65, racing with Team OWL toward my goal of still riding at 80+ means protecting my body for decades of watts ahead.
Dream, Recover, Ride: Why Sleep Fuels Your Cycling
We've always been told eight hours of sleep is the magic number. But here's a secret: if you set your alarm for eight hours, you might wake up groggy and wanting to go back to bed.