InMaricopa, a local magazine did a brief write up on local athletes lately and I was lucky enough t be included!
Brad Wilhelm, 36
professiona l cyclist,
dog train er, tour guid e
Desert Ceda rs
What event are you training for? 12
hours of Papago, a mountain bike
race at Papago Mountain in Tempe.
Why this event? It is preparation for
the 2012 cross-country series.
How many similar events have you
competed in previously? About 100.
What does your training consist
of? Riding my road or mountain bike
six or seven days per week performing
specific workouts. Each workout targets a
specific skill necessary for successful race
performance.
Why fitness? As I aged I realized the
need for exercise. During my quest to gain
fitness I discovered cycling and fell in love.
How many hours per week do you
train? Ten to 20.
How do you fit training into your
schedule? I mold my life around my
training, this includes my “career.”
Do you have a special diet that is a
part of your training regimen? I just try
to eat healthy and eat the correct amounts.
What advice would you give to others
who are thinking about getting in shape
but haven’t taken the first step? Just start
doing anything; it does not matter what.
Make it a priority.
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