Posted by admin on July 15th, 2010 |
0 commentsI am really excited about signing with the California Giant Cycling Team for the 2010 cyclocross season. Specialized is a big partner in the program so they will be outfitting us with bikes and accessories. I’m really stoked to be part of a well-established program and to work with an industry leader in Specialized. I think it will be a great move in my career and I am really motivated to take another step up in my performances this fall. Last year was a tough one for me, and I am really looking forward to proving myself again on the ‘cross bike.
For now I am deep in the middle of the road season and about to start the Cascade Classic on Tuesday. I’m really looking forward to a tough stage race with lots of climbing, and I hope to show what I’m capable of here.
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Posted by admin on October 15th, 2009 |
0 commentsI just got my back straightened out at Cape Ann Physical Therapy . Jodi is awesome and has been keeping my back in shape during the ‘cross season since 2004. I couldn’t race ‘cross without her, honestly.
Everyone who’s done a ‘cross race has experienced that crazy pain in their lower back. That’s because cyclists’ core strength is non-existent. When you dismount and remount your cross bike you twist your pelvis and lower back and flex the muscles around that area in a violent way. Do that over and over again and the muscles there become imbalanced, pulling your lower back into a permanently twisted position. This, in turn, hinders your legs from receiving equal and full power, and that makes the problem worse as your back tries to over-compensate.
Exactly how your back gets twisted.
The way I conquer this dilemma is to 1, have Jodi adjust my sacrum and pelvis in line almost every week, and 2, keep a regimented core workout going throughout the season to help my back keep itself in line. Over the years I’ve worked up to the point where I more or less keep myself straight, but I still need a little tweak once in a while.
Anyway, if you’re in the North Shore and have any type of cycling or other related injury, please give Jodi a call. She’s also helped me through 2 bouts with tendinitis and a broken wrist. Cape Ann Physical Therapy