Just checking in.  I've been keeping super busy following Coach Drew Edsall's training program he has made for me.  Four days a week, I spend my time doing intervals on the trainer, and weekends are spent riding on actual trails.  Between the two, I'm putting in about 85-100 miles.  Coach Drew is awesome and just seems to really understand me.  He knows just how much to push- without burning me out. And I actually look forward to the workouts (even if sometimes my legs feel like they are going to explode).  My power is improving and I feel stronger (got some nice new thigh muscles to prove it).    

I'm so lucky to have 2 amazing coaches (actually 3 if you count my Dad).  My CycleYouth coach, Chris Burnett, is someone else I am very thankful for.  He's really good at catching things I can improve on when riding on the trails.  Right now, I'm working on my cadence.  Got to do more mashing and less spinning!!!

So, with the support from my family, Coach Drew's training program, and Coach Chris's helpful advice, I think I have an awesome shot at winning Nationals this year.