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Greg Judin in the Dolomites
wearing the Peaks Coaching Group Kit! |
Greg Judin teamed up with
friend, Mark Talmud to tackle the Craft TransAlp Mt Bike Stage Race in
Mittenwald on July 13-20 2013. The duo mastered the total distance of 675.98 km
and 20,242 metres in elevation gain to Riva del Garda in 43:49hrs and place 109
out of almost 500 teams who set out to conquer this grand event. Greg explained
to his coach before he set out on the journey that the goal for the race was to
finish safely with a smile on his face, and to enjoy the riding and partnership
with Mark. "Mission accomplished", he said in his post race report.
He went on to say that "My constant consultation, and corresponding
education, with Karen [Mackin, his PCG Coach] have really helped me to
understand the science behind power training and I am now able to translate
that into how my body is feeling and adapting and use that as my reference for
how hard I can and should push it. I can 'feel' when I am riding at the right
intensity (IF) and how far beyond that I can push, as well as how much fuel I
need to do so and for how long I'm able to maintain it." His coach
explained that "Greg worked really hard in his training, he always asks
why and is a great athlete/power student". Because of this, she was not at
all surprised how well he made the Power to Mind and Body connection. - and it
obviously payed off in the results of this race! Congratulations Greg!
PCG
Coach: Karen Mackin
