Posts tagged chris mayhew

As the calendar ticks to November, muddy cyclocross conditions become more common. In this Training Tuesday, Chris Mayhew has advice for mastering the mud.

Overstarting is a problem that plagues cyclocross racers at all levels. Coach Chris Mayhew provides advice on starting smart to have your best possible race.

Knowing how much to eat on race day can be tricky, especially if you race late. Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on how to fuel your cyclocross race days.

Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching has got your back. Mayhew is quite familiar with back issues that plague cyclocross racers, and stresses prevention for racers not familiar with such pain.

Nutritionist Kristen Arnold joins this week’s Training Tuesday to provide advice on proper nutrition for the demands of racing cyclocross.

Early season ‘cross races can be hot and fast. Preparing for how these races play out can give you an edge if you know what to expect from the race.

A good race day routine to ensure success, but as Coach Mayhew discusses, it is important to be flexible to deal with the unknowns of race day.

For this week’s Training Tuesday we’re talking with coach Chris Mayhew about what might be your first step in training; hiring a coach.

So you’re starting to think about ‘cross racing again and ready to work? Coach Mayhew gets you ready with the staple of cyclocross training: threshold workouts.

Ready to upgrade your performance? There are lots of upgrades competing for your hard-earned cash. Coach Chris Mayhew weighs in on how best to spend your money.

Struggling to complete an interval session? Got a few nagging pains on the bike? Dealing with low energy levels? Coach Chris Mayhew with JBV Coaching is here to help …

Targeting a long gravel race or ride, but short on training time? For Training Tuesday we hit up 3 top coaches for their advice on how best to maximize limited training hours to get you flying to the finish.

Power meters & public athlete data make it easy for bike racers to set targets for both power & weight. Is this the right approach? Coach Mayhew weighs in.

Burnout, frustration, snapping at loved ones or fellow racers. Sound familiar? Coach Mayhew tell us how to avoid them and stay happily married to ‘cross with a balance of process and outcome goals.

Weight lifting for cyclists. This column isn’t really about convincing you to lift or not to lift. I’ll walk you through the pros and cons and let you decide.

This is the time of year to focus on new things that will help your racing, such as a mindfulness practice. It takes time, and now’s the time to start.

It’s the offseason. Do you know what you should be doing? Coach Chris Mayhew offers advice on taking advantage of this time of year in his latest Training Tuesday piece.

Whether you are racing 2017 Nationals, have a few races left or already hung up the cyclocross bike, coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching helps you close …

Coach Chris Mayhew weighs in on a topic that many bike racers, including cyclocross racers,, often think a lot about: weight.

This week’s Training Tuesday column from Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on improving in one area where your final performance has nothing to do …

This week’s column from Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses more on technique, philosophy and etiquette rather than training, especially if you enjoy life in the fast …

Up the power, turn down the volume? No, we’re not talking about car stereos. This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on perfecting …

It’s hard to have your best race if you’re feeling down, thinking negatively and not having fun. Coach Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching helps you realize your potential with a look at the mental side of coaching in this Training Tuesday gem.

“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.” -Harry S. Truman With cyclocross season starting earlier in the summer these years, we’ve …

Mud. It’s what we all think of when we think cyclocross. Many ’crossers look forward to mud the most. But it also requires the most work on your part before, during and after a race. We’ll make sure you’re ready.

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to plan and execute your cyclocross warmups. Cyclocross season is a few weeks away, …

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to handle your actual race after the start whistle blows.  First of all, thank …

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to prepare and plan to have the smartest start your cyclocross races this season. We …

This week’s Training Tuesday series article by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to plan and execute your race day. Cyclocross season is still a month or …

This week’s Training Tuesday series by Chris Mayhew of JBV Coaching focuses on how to handle your week of training during the cyclocross season. It’s a good primer as to …