Right so it's about time I wrote a post on my plans for this year, well I've decided to stay in NZ this year and race MTB at a National level. While I was off my bike with a broken collarbone, I took the opportunity to look at where I want to go in the future and what I want to achieve. I came to the conclusion that I really want to do some study. I want to learn more about the science behind physical training for sports (particularly MTB!), nutrition, psychology, and everything that is involved with being an athlete. I want to study all the aspects that allow an athlete to perform to the highest level possible. I want to be able to take what I learn and apply it to myself so I can become the best rider I can be and then I also want help other aspiring athletes through coaching or something similar. I want to be able to prescribe myself training programs that I know are going to effective and make me perform better, I want to know what foods will enhance my training and I'm keen to explore the psychological aspect of sports, with this in mind I am planning to study in 2014.
So 2013, what are my plans?
To train hard, ride my bikes heaps, compete in local MTB events, work and save for study in 2014. There are a lot of cool MTB events round NZ that I haven't given a go, so this year, now that the 2013 NZ Downhill season is finished, I'm going to give some of these events a go. First up is The Dual: Motutapu - Rangitoto Traverse this coming weekend, there are a number of different options to choose from at this event from marathons to off road triathlons to a 50km mountain bike. I've taken up the challenge of the 50km MTB and I'm really looking forward to next weekend. :) Bring on the challenge!
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