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Vulnerability, caring, insight, coaching, occasional side-bars, comedy, conflict, and sometimes resolution, all from the mind of The Chad Andrews.
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Mondays with Mel: The future?
I didn’t get a chance to do Monday Night World Championships in Rock Hill, SC. I opted for an invite to meet with the NICA crew from South Carolina. Why do a blog post on a NICA group of high schoolers and younger?
Mondays with Mel: Ikigai active mind and active body + friendship.
Yesterday I had zero motivation to ride. I did my strength training in the am and a trail hike. However, the MNR (Monday night ride) was seriously in peril because of my motivation or lack thereof….
Mondays with Mel: Fire and wire your brain.
How many times have you, as an athlete/ business person/ entrepreneur/family member, go through your training and racing preparation by conditioning your mindset?
Mondays with Mel: Don’t assume, just go ride (or run, or hike). Missed opportunity….
And a missed opportunity….
2024 in the crosshairs…
I’ve been basking in the amazing of this fall weather in the Carolinas. Walks, bike rides, coffee at local shops. This time of the year I always think about the following year.
We want you…
We are slowly starting to distance ourselves from the incredible heat and humidity that has challenged us since July
The strength of strength (training)
Many years ago I was really suffering from a L5/S1 back issue. It was debilitating. Frustrating…
What does failure look like to you?
The pursuit to get faster, stronger, and healthier is sometimes daunting. The current revelation of social media has pushed the envelope of general health and wellness to a tipping point.
The Recharge
Hiatus: That’s a good word to define my physical state, and to some extent my mental state. I traveled so much to start the season off.
Ride or die crew?....
This past Sunday I was invited to a ride that I haven’t been on in probably over a year. I’m not so sure it was an invite as much as it was…hey ya’ll, I’m coming to your ride!
Provoking perspective
Have you ever seen something that elicits and provokes many thoughts and unique perspectives? I just finished 5 days in Huntsville for the UCI Para World Cup.
Tips and Tricks: Roots!
Do you get frustrated by roots while riding your mountain bike? Here's two tips that we really help your skill set.