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January 2, 2019 By Justin Morris Leave a Comment

5 takeaways from a 500km day in the saddle

As a former road racer I have always been a fan of big miles on the bike for training. As a cycling coach now (Mind Matters Athlete Coaching) I still endorse the benefits of a solid endurance base that can only be strengthened through extended duration in the saddle. But how far is too far […]

Filed Under: Diaries Tagged With: Blue Derby, Hobart, Justin Morris, Maddog, MarathonMTB, mental health, Race to the rock, Road Racing, stay chatty, Tasmania, Training, Ultra Endurance

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