Comments on: 2008 Race Report #13: Portrait of a sprinter http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/ Race your strengths, train your weaknesses Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:01:37 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Rediscovering John Coyle « Todd Stabley's Blog http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/#comment-371 Rediscovering John Coyle « Todd Stabley's Blog Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:16:56 +0000 http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/?p=298#comment-371 [...] http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/ [...] [...] http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/ [...]

]]> By: truss http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/#comment-326 truss Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:09:16 +0000 http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/?p=298#comment-326 John, I can relate! After becoming a cyclist, I've often been angry about my genetic disposition, and have also been surprised at how few pure sprinters there are in the sport. Glad to read someone who crystallizes exactly what it's like to be a fast twitcher. (I'd like to hear more about what you mentioned regarding the quality and quantity of workouts for sprinters vs. endurance guys and overtraining for the former because I've never heard this.) Last, I too love Krabbe's "The Rider." I've read it twice and look forward to future reads. My other favorite cycling book is Paul Fournel's "Need for the Bike." It's really a gem and it's a shame it isn't read more. And don't be fooled by it's awful, misleading cover. Check it out! John, I can relate! After becoming a cyclist, I’ve often been angry about my genetic disposition, and have also been surprised at how few pure sprinters there are in the sport. Glad to read someone who crystallizes exactly what it’s like to be a fast twitcher. (I’d like to hear more about what you mentioned regarding the quality and quantity of workouts for sprinters vs. endurance guys and overtraining for the former because I’ve never heard this.)

Last, I too love Krabbe’s “The Rider.” I’ve read it twice and look forward to future reads. My other favorite cycling book is Paul Fournel’s “Need for the Bike.” It’s really a gem and it’s a shame it isn’t read more. And don’t be fooled by it’s awful, misleading cover. Check it out!

]]> By: Darrin http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/#comment-188 Darrin Wed, 21 Jan 2009 21:39:51 +0000 http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/?p=298#comment-188 Dude, In the realm of racing, I've never heard truer words that describe me. I too am a sprinter, 8 seconds is about right. I was recently suckered into an indoor TTT with two total TT guys who were desperate for a 3rd person. I paid $20, rode in the car for 4hrs round trip, suffered 24:55 in front of others no less and caused my team to lose 50sec over their previous time. When asked if I would do it again in two weeks, I told them I would rather pay $20 to get kicked in the balls and just stay home. Darrin Lay Dude,

In the realm of racing, I’ve never heard truer words that describe me. I too am a sprinter, 8 seconds is about right. I was recently suckered into an indoor TTT with two total TT guys who were desperate for a 3rd person. I paid $20, rode in the car for 4hrs round trip, suffered 24:55 in front of others no less and caused my team to lose 50sec over their previous time.

When asked if I would do it again in two weeks, I told them I would rather pay $20 to get kicked in the balls and just stay home.

Darrin Lay

]]> By: Gary Goebel http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/#comment-114 Gary Goebel Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:37:05 +0000 http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/?p=298#comment-114 I claimed fast twitch as an excuse for not being a "roadie." John tells me I am a "No Twitch" Nonetheless. love the writing. John, you should share your reading list with Blog Readers as the books you've turned me onto are life shaping- more than the movies listed to be sure. ;) (Follow that with your top ten favorite red wines from Italy, Spain and then France.) Ride on Rideguy I claimed fast twitch as an excuse for not being a “roadie.” John tells me I am a “No Twitch” Nonetheless. love the writing. John, you should share your reading list with Blog Readers as the books you’ve turned me onto are life shaping- more than the movies listed to be sure. ;) (Follow that with your top ten favorite red wines from Italy, Spain and then France.)
Ride on
Rideguy

]]> By: Rolly Keenan http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/2008/07/26/2008-race-report-13-portrait-of-a-sprinter/#comment-113 Rolly Keenan Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:01:11 +0000 http://johnkcoyle.wordpress.com/?p=298#comment-113 John, keep writing as much as you can. You have a great talent in telling a story with a solid point to make. I am also stuck with some fast-twitch as a decent leaper in volleyball, a faster-than-you soccer player.. At least now I see from your story that I can have a place (and a category--sprinter) in cycling.. and not feel bad about it :) John, keep writing as much as you can. You have a great talent in telling a story with a solid point to make.

I am also stuck with some fast-twitch as a decent leaper in volleyball, a faster-than-you soccer player.. At least now I see from your story that I can have a place (and a category–sprinter) in cycling.. and not feel bad about it :)

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