Trimarni Coaching and Nutrition

On Friday I told Karel that my plan was to ride to Leadville CO (40 miles away) to check out the Leadville 100 MTB event . I rode by Leadville last time we were here but did not go into the town. With the event starting at 6am for the elites, I figured the first finishers would arrive before noon. Instead of biking first thing in the morning, I did a 44 min, 4.7 mile run. I find running very difficult here in Breckenridge because of the altitude so I include a lot of walking while I run. Around 9am, I headed out on my bike for my ride. While I was away, Karel did a ~90. min ride on his mountain bike and watched the Leadville coverage on YouTube.  These pictures are all from the bike path system around the area. 20 miles of my 40 mile ride to Leadville were car-free on the bike path. I rode from Breckenridge to the town of Frisco and then to Copper Mountain. I then got on to the hwy and continued climbing until Fremont pass. Around 20 miles of continuous uphill.  Although the c...

  In 2023, Karel completed Breck Epic. He finished feeling accomplished and slightly unfulfilled as he felt like he could have done better.  Breck Epic is a challenging 6-day (Sun-Fri) mountain bike stage race held in Breckenridge Colorado. Breckenridge sits at 9700 feet so each stage of Breck Epic takes place between 10-12,000 feet. Within 6 days, riders will cover over 220 miles of backcountry trails. The race includes long climbs, fast descents and varied trail conditions. There are a lot of rocks! Even the best elite riders are known to "hike-a-bike" certain sections. Known as one of the hardest mountain bike events in the world, Breck Epic will test the riders in many ways. You need skills, fitness, endurance and a lot of mechanical luck.  We are back in Breckridge for round 2. Karel is ready for a second attempt at Breck Epic.  Our travel started on Thursday morning. We left for the airport at 4:50am and could not have asked for a smoother travel day.  5:...

  Lessons Learned from Cozumel Nothing says vacation like a warm tropical island with ocean views. I thought we were going to Cozumel to spectate our athletes at the Ironman and to train in a beautiful location but we left with so much gratitude and joy.  I've had the opportunity to travel to several countries and places around the world but the places that I enjoy the most are the ones that I visit for a race. When visiting an international destination for a triathlon or bike event, I get to see so much more than simply visiting for a vacation.  When we travel, we usually stay in Airbnb's. This allows us to have plenty of space, with a kitchen to prepare our own food. Because of this, we are required to shop at the local grocery store - which is always an interesting experience. And when it comes to cooking or meal prep, we are forced to use whatever kitchen gadgets are in our Airbnb. When we have a rental car, we must drive like the locals, learning the road signs, laws...