Championship Season 2014

Well it's that time of year again folks...  The time to see what all the hard work was for.   Race Day Baby!

Over the next three to four months, Bishop Racing will be competing in a variety of A races to mark the end of the 2014 competitive season.  We've already kicked things off with a fantastic showing at the Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon and have a number of bullets left in the gun.  Before we get into the results of the past weekend and who's racing next...  we'd like to make sure that if your current situation doesn't offer some assistance in how to be well prepared for your race, that we provide a few key pointers on how to make your big day a success.

The Bishop Racing Keys To Great Racing:

• Taper!  Every athlete trains hard throughout the meaty part of their season and in order to bring out your best performance, you've got to give the body a chance to show the fitness it's gained.  This happens through a reduction in training and intensity called a "Taper".  Depending on what distance you are competing in and how much training you've done, the rest cycle may vary so be sure to get with your coach...or contact us...for what process to implement for your best day.
• Eat To Win!  The final few weeks before a big competition always come with a few important dietary adjustments that ensure you are your strongest/lightest/fastest on race day.  The first, if you are backing off in training...back off on eating!  Your body isn't burning as many calories as it's used to...so it doesn't need as much fuel to stay strong.  Reducing the portions in your meals and staying away from the sugary foods is a great way to make this happen.  Also, start to pay attention to your sodium intake.  Sodium keeps the blood volume thick, which helps oxygen delivery to the muscles.  Bumping up your daily sodium intake by just a touch will improve the repairing of damaged tissues and allow your aerobic system to come into form.
• Make a list!   There is a lot to do on race day and leaving your equipment and nutrition prep to the last minute always leads to missing something.  Write it down!  The week before the race, make a list of all the stuff you need to have a worry free race.  Whether it be race equipment, nutrition or the clothes you're going to wear to the starting line...  get it all out in front of you.  The less you have to think about when the battle is on the horizon, the better.

Lifetime Fitness Chicago Triathlon Results:
Ryan Giuliano - 2nd place Overall AG
Ben Collins - 3rd place PRO
Jillian Petersen - 5th place PRO
Rob Kohen - 6th place AG *20seconds back from the podium
Mike Kinsella - 6th place AG *first olympic distance race
Johnny Walker -39th place AG *first race ever
Michelle Goldmann - top 30% in her AG *first race ever
John Oertel - 18th place in his division *first race ever
Justin Goldberg - 43rd place AG *first race ever
Joe Dolan - 85th place AG *first race ever

Ironman Louisville Results:
Julie Riederer - 7th place AG...10min PR in the swim!!  (55:19)

Upcoming Races & Athletes Competing:
ITU World Champs - Ken Ichi Ino
HyVee - Ryan Giuliano
Ironman Wisconsin - Stephen Lynch, Stefano Galiasso, Alex King, Greg Cherne, David Stephens, Robert Ludlum
Ironman Maryland - Clinton Fuller, Bill Bishop, Erin Harvego
Ironman Chatanooga - Damon Cherne
St. Charles 1/2 Marathon - Jamie Rauch
Chicago Marathon - Kristen Kostka, Rob Kohen, Stephen Lynch

Miami 70.3 - Ben Collins, Rob Kohen
Ironman Florida - Cameron Christo, Stephen Lynch, Greg Cherne

Naperville Marathon - Jamie Rauch

Congratulations to all our athletes who've competed thus far.  Great days had by all and you deserve every minute of it.  Hard work brings results!!

Good luck to all our racers in their upcoming competitions and to everyone reading this blog....Stay tough and kick ass!


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