The 2007 season has begun and once again it is time for another Navigators training camp. After a solid winter that included lots of motorpacing and countless reps up Mt. Lemmon I am looking forward to some racing. First off though is a two week camp in Alburquerque with the guys and the Lipton ladies. The squad is looking super strong so far and is really coming together as a team unit. We haven’t been able to do too much in the hills so far thanks to a nasty cold front that has been pounding Albuquerque but as things warm up in the next few days the team hopes to get in some big climbs. I’ve been hitting the trainer first thing in the mornings all week and cranking out intervals before breakfast and a longer ride on the road with the team. I’m hoping that this combination works well as final prep for Tour of California. One more week here then it is off to California for some wind tunnel action then up to the start in SF of Tour of Cali.
Starting off the season with a month on the road is a difficult transition. All winter you are able to do you own thing, eat and cook on your own schedule, train when it suits you, take midday naps, and most importantly spend time with loved ones. Training camp provides some flexibility in scheduling but for the most part timing is dictated on a group level with little room for individuality. Good for team camaraderie but a difficult transition nonetheless.