As athletes are recovering I am getting their race reports and stories – cool!

I am kicking myself for not taking more photos, but hey I was busy racing my ass off in the co-ed duo class with team mate Scott Morris. We killed it and have our own race stories too

This post is the first of a few to recognize and relay the success of LW Coaching athletes. They did so well. I am so excited for them, so a no holds bragging session follows… I love coaching and they all did me proud!!

First recognition goes to Dave Byers 3rd place solo man. Dave is a personal coaching client and we shared a pit for this race. I had a row A view of the first class race execution he put down and was on-site in the pit between laps to relay a few splits and words of encouragement. His pit stops were fast and efficient and his lap splits perfect.

Living in the Tetons Valley he hadn’t seen dirt since the fall!! He trained entirely for the 24 hour race on a trainer and on snow! Impressive feat. Well done Mr Byers – you killed it and made me proud to be your coach.

Jeff Kerkove racked up another podium for his stacked resume racing in the open 5 person team division into second place. Check out the sweet video he made of the race.

My ladies were hammers too.

Personal coaching client Krista Park raced on the winning 5 person open team. She rode the fastest female day and night laps on course of 1:05 and 1:09 – wow – speedy!!

In the Women’s solo field LW Coaching gals scored 1st and 5th place. I don’t have a podium pic for the solo ladies. If you have one I would love a copy.

Windy Marks followed the 24 Hour PR training plan and rode a strong race to take the win. Here is Windy #59 on course.

Nice work Windy! You look strong in this pic.

Catherine Bywaters followed the 24 Hour Finisher training plan. Her goal was to finish her first 24 hour race. She did that and rode onto the 5th step of the podium in the process. Great race Cat.

More bragging to come when I get photos and permission from my other training plan users. I always ask for permission from any training plan athlete or coaching client prior to recognizing them publicly. I am proud of everybody and respect every level of privacy…

1600 racers were reported participating and they rightly called it the biggest 24 hour race in the US. It was a carnival, party and killer bike race. I love OP!!

LW Coaching team rocked it with 9 racers total on the podium.

I won co-ed duo with a super strong team mate in what was IMO a textbook execution. Check out our race splits here!!

Both my athletes and my own performance make me smile BIG today. I have a post race glow I’m super proud of all my athletes for racing hard and smart.

I’ll post a more detailed report and photos when I have more in hand.

Here are the top 3 solo men

Lynda Wallenfels and LW Coach Dave Harris both took the 2009, 24-Hour Solo Single Speed National Championship Titles. Full race report and details can be found on their 2-Epic race team blog.

What an April we are having!! My team is making me a very proud coach

Cohutta 100 saw Carey Lowery nail her peak, break her bridesmaid streak and take the win in a PR time of 8:06. Awesome!! Danielle finished a strong 3rd.

Cohutta 2009 podium Thanks for the photo Danielle (I stole it;-)

At Cohutta, 100 mile mountain bike training plan follower Laura finished her first ever hundie on an SS! I’ve never met Laura but hey girl, I am proud of you!!

Laura, Carey and Danielle pre-riding Cohutta. Thanks for the photo Danielle!

Krista bounced back from heat exhaustion at Sea Otter to finish on the podium at the US Cup West race in Los Olivos.

Thanks for this pic Krista! (I’m borrowing photos today)

Jeff Kerkove turned in a super strong race at Whiskey 50 finishing in 3:44 for 14th in a deep pro field.

Another big congrats to LW Coaching athlete Mario Correa and his ripping fast partner Heidi. This weekend they not only won the duo category at 24-Hours of Hurkey Creek but rode more laps than any duo team in history at that race!! 26 laps. Wow!

I crossed the Whiskey 50 finish line in 1st place, 3:54 with a Police escort in front and Dave on my wheel – very fun for me. My race story is here on our 2-Epic blog.

LW Coaching athletes started the 2009 season with a bang racing all over the nation from Florida to Alaska with fantastic results.

This weekend Krista Park had a breakthrough race taking 1st place at the Kenda US Cup West opening round in California. Nice!! Big congrats Krista!!

Carey started out her season taking  the top spots at both Snake Creek TT and Southern cross race . She has been making huge gains in her power numbers too!

Dave Byers accomplished his goal and finished The Susitna 100 in Alaska. Not only did he finish but pulled off 8th place with a finish time of 26 hours and 42 minutes – wow!

Danielle hopped off a winter on the trainer to finish 5th at Mas O Menos 100k in TX.

Jeff, Mario and I took the annual trip to 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo and all finished 1st in our respective categories of 5 person open, mixed duo and solo single speed. All of us 1st!! Now that was a good coaching moment

Wow! That is only the January and February race reports. It’s gonna be a super season! All the hard work done this winter is paying off. Great job everybody.