As some of you know, I have had a “one and done” attitude towards the Leadville MTB 100. I completed the race in 2009 and I have never felt the need to do it again. That’s nothing against the event. I love the event and I have coached athletes specifically for this event for the past […]
Consistency, Physiology, Strategy, and Psychology When preparing for any goal event—whether it’s a marathon, a triathlon, the Leadville MTB 100 or simply a personal challenge—success is rarely an accident. It’s the result of thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. The most effective training plans are not those that push […]
For the first time, Tenac Championship Coaching is offering a Leadville MTB 100 Training plan designed by coach and 2019/2021 winner Rose Grant. Our plan is different from most! Rose will offer monthly e-mails in which she will explain her secrets to aid in your preparation for a successful race in Leadville. Additionally, Rose and […]
May 11 thru May 18th, 2024 Cattolica, Italy The ultimate Italian experience! This camp is designed to build your endurance to prepare you for your summertime goals. We are just adding in Italian roads, food, and of course, the Giro. During the camp, we’ll ride out to see the Giro pass by, we’ll have VIP […]
#TBT I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since I won this jersey. This day was one of my best days on a bicycle and not just because I won. I had envisioned the race and followed through on that vision. I had a flawless race followed up afterwards with celebrations with Lanie Mason, Jeff […]
Whether you like your Whiskey neat or on the rocks, these tips will ensure you have a good Whiskey finish. Assuming you have been training consistently and gradually building up your aerobic capacity and stamina, there are a few factors within your control that will allow you to have your best performance at the Whiskey […]
“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” is one of my favorite quotes. At times, the sea of your life will be calm and peaceful, a time when everything in your life is going well and all things seem to fall into place. These are the times when life feels grand. These periods of […]
Next week begins the biggest and hardest MTB stage race in the world, the Cape Epic. Through the years, Tenac has coached many athletes to success at this event. We coached the 2014 winner, Kristian Hynek and 2018 stage winner Luis Mieja to success at Cape Epic. Most of our athletes are not at this […]
If you’re looking to master Leadville on race day, you not only need a Leadville specific training plan to gain and maintain your fitness prior to your event, but you also need to master your Leadville 100 MTB fueling plan as a part of that. The fact is, as events get longer, nutrition and hydration become […]
If your desire is to finish a Sub-9 Hour Leadville MTB 100 race, let’s discover as many variables needing control to make this possibility a reality. Several factors will give you the ability to finish a Sub-9 Hour Leadville MTB 100 and there are always some variables which are unknown and uncontrollable. Here, Tenac describes a few […]
