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My first seven years racing pro, from 2005 to 2011, I struggled greatly to maintain decent performances and results. I had the talent, which I’d show during the week by being the practice-track hero.
However, when it came to performing at the races, I was inconsistent and, more often than not, very physically and mentally weak. I’d get horrible arm pump early in the races, after dry-heaving on the start line from nerves.
Then, my shoulders would fatigue because I would be riding tight, all upper body and no flow. Finally, my legs would cramp up and I’d throw out the metaphorical anchor just past the hour mark of most events, crossing the line with a lack luster finish, then laying down in pain until the muscle cramps passed.
It was an all-too-common routine. In that time, I’d tried numerous motorcycle trainers, experimented with countless diet and supplement fads, seen a sports psychologist, over-trained, under-trained, thought about retiring (a lot), and, aside from the odd flash, couldn’t seem to break through this performance barrier.
I’d subscribed to what everyone around me, and conventional wisdom at the time, said I was supposed to do. But it wasn’t working.
