Training With Family

Originally published in Cyclocross Magazine in 2008 Ted Burns takes a look at some well tested methods on how to balance family and training for elite level racing.

I know your story. You used to race or just started… you have a $600,000 mortgage, you spend too much time at work, you just had a baby, and your spouse never signed on for all this cycling stuff when you got married three years ago. Don’t worry though cause I got all the answers right here. These are well worn methods to help you keep it all balanced and try to squeak out a top ten placing in your favorite cross series.

Dec ’10 – CX Natz

SportVelo athlete and Webcor Elite Women’s team rider Haley (Juno-Galdes) Beann raced like a madwoman up in Bend entering anything she could.  She topped off a strong set of races with a 3rd place in the Single Speed time trial and 6th place in the Women’s Single Speed division cyclocross Read more…

Dec ’10 – BASP CX

Cyclocross Racing Report Race reports from Ted Burns, SportVelo athlete since 2006. Race: Bay Area Super Prestige #3 Coyote Point Category: 35 As Place: 23/50ish starters Teammates: Solo BB abandoned me since he had some fancy dinner to go to. He has no sense of priorities. The night race is Read more…

Oct ’10 Track Natz

Hi everyone – I’m very happy to report that the Bridge Team scored a bronze in the team pursuit at the Elite Track Nationals last week. Here is the podium photo: http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/usa-cycling-elite-track-championships-cn-1/day-2/photos/143736 Kudos to Haley and Jane (and Dan) for all the hard work they put in training and practicing! Thanks Read more…