Coach John Hughes

Improving Performance Through Marginal Gains, Real Life Example

By Coach John Hughes Elizabeth Wicks, 72, is a long-time friend and client of mine. We’ve written about her preparation and accomplishments in earlier Newsletters because she's a terrific example of putting into practice – and benefitting from – so many of the training concepts that all recreational roadies have at their disposal for improvement. As we … [Read more...] about Improving Performance Through Marginal Gains, Real Life Example

The Comeback, Part 2: Step-by-Step

By Coach John Hughes John Marsh fractured his left collarbone on April 16, had surgery on April 27 and was back on the trainer May 6. He’ll be stuck on the trainer until June 4 when he leaves on his family’s vacation – family always comes first! When he gets home on June 18 he’ll have just four weeks to finish training for the Tour of Wyoming July 17 – 22, 355 … [Read more...] about The Comeback, Part 2: Step-by-Step

Follow-Up on Intensity and Spring Training

By Coach John Hughes Although we had a heavy snowfall in Colorado a week ago, it’s in the 70s this week so spring is mostly here! Several readers wrote in with questions about spring training. Before answering the questions, a bit of context. The Spring Training eArtice includes four programs based on how active a rider has been over the winter, and the rider’s goals: … [Read more...] about Follow-Up on Intensity and Spring Training

The Comeback, Part 1: No Sweat

By Coach John Hughes On a fast, sharp curve in Stone Mountain Park on April 17 RBR Editor John Marsh fractured his collarbone; he had surgery on April 27. The break was worse than expected and was actually in five pieces, which the surgeon repaired. The surgeon told him that he shouldn’t ride the trainer for two weeks or until the incision is healed – to … [Read more...] about The Comeback, Part 1: No Sweat