Training

The image in your mind.

I hate to say it but because of my background in music the notion of training for sports isn’t too big of a deal. In music—especially classical music—there is always this very big expectation that is put on you that no matter how good you are that there are many, many other people much better then you are. As a result only the most foolish and the most arrogant musicians with large egos ever presented themselves as great talents - because they knew the truth.

No one can get you to practice longer or harder then you can make yourself practice. In music you get a sound or an idea in your head and it is your unwavering goal to try and replicate that sound, that technique or that idea.

Focusing on training skill set goals in cycling isn’t too much different. Once you have in idea in your mind you can try and figure out a schedule of skill drills, training routines, methodologies or coaching to help you move in the correct direction—or get you back on track when you are off track.

The difference between professional musicians and professional athletes compared to armatures is in degrees. If we amateurs slack a little—or break training routines it isn’t such a big deal as it is with the pros. It might take some time—but you can make up lost ground.