Here I go again...season 2! I am back with Team in Training (TNT) as a mentor for the summer cycle season. I am very excited to learn, train and mentor the new cycling participants for this season. It will be very challenging for me to not only take on this new role with TNT, but to also learn how to train in the heat and altitude...as I am taking on 2 century rides this season...one in Moab, UT and the other in Konocti, CA.
Kickoff was an interesting perspective for me this year...as an observer and guide to the beginning of these people's journey into a TNT cycle season. I completely understand their fears and feeling...6 months ago I was sitting where they were, taking it all in and feeding off the energy.
I still consider myself a student of cycling, but now I am also a teacher in the process of fundraising, motivating and being part of a team. Currently I have been assigned 7 mentees of varied cycling backgrounds and personalities. I hope I can become the mentor they need to reach their goals this season:)
I am looking forward to getting to know all the new teammates this season...it is looking like a fun group! The summer season staff is comprised of many of the girls from the Solvang season...so it is comforting going through this new experience with friends. This season the guys are happily being outnumbered by the plethora of women on this team!
Looking forward to a great season...GO TEAM!!!
