Toolbox: Higher Power?
January 19th, 2010 admin
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Message by NONE Is cycling your religion, or at least one of them? If so, youre not alone. Many people define themselves as spiritual, even if they dont practice an organized religion, and many find spiritual experiences in physical activities. Connecting cycling and spiritual life may offer a powerful source of inner strength and fulfillment for the mentally fit cyclist.
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Message by NONE Perhaps you already have a coach. Or, you may have one someday. How you manage your side of the relationship can have a huge impact on the progress, fun and results you have on the bike. The mentally fit cyclist knows which strategies to use to make the most of the coach-athlete relationship.
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