How does mud affect your race strategy?
What do you think of using a mountain bike in a cyclocross race?
What's a gentle way for a roadie to get into cyclocross racing?
How do you keep your workouts from getting boring?
What is the most challenging part of switching to cyclocross?
What do you do for cross-training? Do you lift weights?
Should mountain bikers be in the same class as cross riders?
How do I figure the correct frame size for a cyclocross bike?
Can you tell us what your training diet consists of?
What is the best way to outfit a bike for snowy conditions?
How and why did you first get started in cyclocross?
How do you feel about mountain bikes in cyclocross events?
How can I gain skill and confidence on more technical trails?

Wally

Jan: My cross-training consists of running, skiing, swimming, lifting, and pretty much anything that gets me moving! I always lift from November through the end of March. I go through phases when I lift, starting with circuit training using low weights with high reps to make the transition to lifting. I will gradually work into doing a couple days of heavier lifting to develop strength, in conjunction with one day per week of circuit training as a way to supplement my aerobic training. In the past, I did lift once a week, usually Monday or Tuesday, as an easy day. I felt this helped to maintain supportive tissue strength, as well as aid my recovery.

Yes, there are times when I feel stale. That seems to be after a long time of traveling and racing every weekend, or following a very hard training block. If I am stale from too much travel and racing I will take a weekend off from racing, rest, and then do an intensive week of training to focus on quality training. If I am stale from a block of hard training I make myself take a day or two away from the bike and do something fun other than riding my bike. I come back with a refreshed mind and attitude.