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In January 2018, the Lexus Velodrome opened its doors right in downtown Detroit. This is great news for the Michigan cycling scene. At a time where USAC memberships are declining, road race and criterium participation continues to decrease, and cyclists are gravitating towards gravel road events, where there are in -
One definition offered by the Merriam Webster dictionary defines the word professional as “characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession”. Further, it defines a profession as “a principal calling, vocation, or employment”, another way of saying a profession is a job. Seriousness of conduct
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By Erin Young Feeling Anxious and Nervous You have trained for your first 50-mile ultramarathon. You have been visualizing your run and you’ve trimmed up the toenails. But you might be a bit anxious and nervous. Doubt is creeping into your psyche. You even had a nightmare that you missed
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Yes, it was cold enough to justify the ski suit! –By Kaitlyn Patterson I love empowered, passionate people. And when such people have a mission that especially resonates with me, I will likely be a long-time admirer (albeit possibly a quiet admirer). Emily Schaller is one of the people who
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As a cyclist in Michigan, there are some monumental days on the calendar: Yankee Springs Time Trial – the opening of the MTB race season Barry-Roubaix – the largest and one of the most popular gravel road races in MI Race for the wishes – the road race that often serves as our
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This blog is a continuation from my last blog post “My Kona Journey: Part 7”. I would suggest reading that blog before reading this one. “The hardest skill to acquire in this sport is the one where you compete all out, give it all you have, and you are still
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Athletic Mentors — the training and team management company responsible for elevating Michigan endurance athletes to recognition as “podium performers” — is ramping up for another strong showing for the 2018 race season. The storied team of Michigan amateur triathletes, cyclists, runners and Nordic skiers will be suiting up with
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In today’s culture, poor sleep is worn almost like a badge of honor. If you are a high achiever, whether in your job, with your family, or just trying to live a full life, sleep often takes a back seat to our attention. It’s the place often sacrificed to find
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