Transistion time!

Things are a little different than they were a couple of weeks ago... My focus is a bit different and Beth wasn't around to keep me in line who knows what would happen.


When building my training plan I stick with the Friel periods... Base, Build, Peak, Race, and then Transition. Transition is time between the big macro cycles. I peaked for Temecula and extended that through my races in Alabama and Richmond. Now it's time for a break or the "transistion period". The break is more mental than physical. I will still be getting in some unstructred training (basically whatever I feel like doing on a given day... beth style). I will get back to some base training when Cody tells me too!

Beth has been calling me "TJ" since getting back home. It stands for "transition james". With as dedicated to training and a healthy diet I am I also have the ability to let loose and enjoy things... maybe a little more than I should when racing is not my focus. Lets just say Beth is not a fan of TJ. After riding she is looking for a recovery meal and I am craving beer and fish tacos... I don't care what anybody thinks... I need a mental and physical break. It's all about balance in my book... i like to train hard, race hard, and enjoy life. It's not all about racing to me... not by any means.

Beth and I enjoying her roof top deck



but... From the training side of things I have have spent a good amount of time riding the streets with Beth (maybe too much... she shelled me!) this past week. Me being in a transition phase is kind of tough on her as she is in the middle of her last big block before Vineman 70.3. I am training on a whim, changing plans constantly, and eating a lot of ice cream (see the video above)! So I am trying to do whatever she needs as she gets ready for her A race of the year. I know, for a fact, that I wouldn't have had the success I have had so far this year without her. She keeps in line... and enjoying life! So I want to do the same for her.

riding with the champ


I have helped her dial in her nutririon plan for race day and leading up to the race and also tried to refine her "beth style" training leading up to the race. The bottom line is she is going to have a great race. She has done the work and i am proud of what she has accomplished in such a short time and I can't wait to be on the sidelines cheering her on!

Beth at the end of our ride... heading back in the the Gas Lamp... yeah we share sunglasses.


Beth. Post big bike week! Chillaxing poolside.


I will be racing the San Diego International next weekend. It is probably the biggest local race here in San Diego and sells out quickly every year. I, again, will be competing in the "Elite" division and against some fast guys... Trying to hang with these guys on their turf (the road) should be fun!