We were doing it all wrong (why we got faster in 2022)

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We had a rough start to 2022, Syd had just recently started riding again after being off the bike for almost two years and I was out of shape from renovating our house. If you've been watching this channel for the past year you already know how this story ends. But how did we get from there to where we are now? And what did we learn along the way?
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@sapinva Жыл бұрын

Eating while riding is not easy. How do I keep my pizza hot? What do I do with it and the quart of milk? How do I serve myself a slice with one hand on the bars? A foot long tuna sub is easier, but then you hit a bump and the jalapenos fall out. What do you do then? Abandon? Does the 3 second rule still apply outside? This is why I'm not a professional bike racer. It's just too stressful.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@YoungDoug13 Жыл бұрын

More importantly how do you keep your beer cold?

@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын

I hear carolina reapers make you even faster than jalapenos

@mathiasthelander7834 Жыл бұрын

Replace one water bottle with a kebab roll, works like a charm! 😂

@cyclingnerddelux698 Жыл бұрын

I went from full-time athlete to doing nothing for many years. Career ended...had kids...life happens. Now, I'm in my 50s and started training and racing again 5 years ago. My biggest thing has been to fully embrace that I will never be 30 again. Just accept it. Instead of being frustrated, i try to train as smart as I can, have fun (cliche but true), surround myself with positive people, and enjoy "hitting it" as hard as my old body lets me. And I've fully embraced that "eating wins races." Never stop learning.

@HUKIT. Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing that you’re both of you are still living and enjoying the life many of us have dreamed.

@raoulkoopman9408 Жыл бұрын

serious kudos! You're not just sharing your story, you're also keeping the spark of cycling/ mountain biking alive for those who are hoping to race one day.

@jackiegammon2065 Жыл бұрын

Great reminders for sure!!

@danielhartwig3150 Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of you two. Wish you a great 2023.

@TimothyM Жыл бұрын

Well done you two! Very motivating 😁

@westernimagesnevada7849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!!!

@graeme5364 Жыл бұрын

Such a great insight in to where you are both at and how far you’ve come in the past year.

@diaztools Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story. Keep inspiring us. Your being real about the downs are as impressive as sharing the ups!

@tuftschristopher Жыл бұрын

Great video and great outlook. Fuckin bring it this year!!!

@idhvew8 Жыл бұрын

So many life lessons you have experienced and are sharing with all of us. You guys are a blessing to our community!

@TriFitwithTimandAmanda Жыл бұрын

This is probably one of my favourite videos of yours! Look forward to what the year ahead will bring.

@stephanjohnston397 Жыл бұрын

New (binge)watcher. Really appreciate all your videos !

@kristinjokela381 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honesty, relatable and inspiring

@haemmertime Жыл бұрын

The fact that you actually show how you get the training done at such a level despite all the work you got to do elsewhere, is what makes it so relatable. But it's nice to see things coming together for you.

@samgooding-matthews3175 Жыл бұрын

Watching your 2022 year was both great to watch and very inspiring and I can’t wait to watch 2023 thank you both for everything you do 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

@nathanmaddock1703 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your journey, and your process of learning from and improving on the past. Your videos have improved greatly too. Well done.

@cayennepeppa707 Жыл бұрын

Niiiiiiiice! Enjoyed the video. I kinda saw 2022 for you both as a recovery year from 2021. Now that races are going to be more full and you both are now fully engaged, you're both going to be pretty farkin' tough. Looking forward to seeing it. Thanks for bringing us along.

@damienbradley9209 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video as I'm about to start my journey towards getting back in shape to just be in shape. I've definitely overtrained in the past, recovery is so important for all the reasons you mentioned.

@malletandchisel5154 Жыл бұрын

Thank your sharing your low points as well as your high points. Thsi is what makes you real people and a pleasure to watch.

@jakobholm1847 Жыл бұрын

I love it how you analyze the causes and effects. And the way you tell your story to us. I'd say you have a very bright future in full time coaching if you would want to.

@kellymorris10342 Жыл бұрын

All ridiculously good points, and all very relatable to me at the moment. Finally getting involved with a coach and upping my game to the next level has been hard, but I'm ready for it. I cannot wait to get my first race under my belt in May.

@breeno59 Жыл бұрын

I’m pretty sure I’ve watched all y’all’s videos - and I’ve gotta say, this one was THE BEST. Love the clarity here - gotta embrace the suck and just keep at it! Well done 👏🏻

@86BREAL Жыл бұрын

Thank you both so much for being an inspiration and your honest outlook. Your channel has definitely helped me keep that fire alive inside me. I've been off the bike and training since May (injuries and arthritis), while I am looking forward to getting back into my routines eventually, there is a bit of dread knowing the beginning stages will not be that fun while I get back to where I once was. All the info you shared really has me thinking of dialing in all aspects of nutrition, training, mindset, discipline and maybe most important, patience with the process. I can.not.wait. to see what you two have in store for 2023. Best of luck out there!!

@crbondur Жыл бұрын

My wife and I love your video series! Thank you so much for continuing to post honest content, and for always striving to be more awesome! :D

@jonjanzen3206 Жыл бұрын

Love it. The journey always changes. Embrace it. My life changed. Had a heart attack and starting over from square one. Cheering for your success .

@Team81MTB Жыл бұрын

2022 was a great year for you both. 2023 will be even better. You're doing all the right things and most of all YOU WANT IT!! As you both already know, mindset is HUGE and you have it. Go get em!! 👍

@retiredshredders Жыл бұрын

This is a great summation of your journey of the last couple of years. It adds such validation to encouraging others to train in a lifestyle to be winners. This doesn't only mean podiums, but a way to pursue anything in life. Great job!!!

@SuperPate79 Жыл бұрын

Maybe the best video from you. I think that this clip will help a lot of us too. You have to believe what you do and do the right things. One love Syd n Macky

@NotNotSureSure Жыл бұрын

Love your story, very motivating! (Also, I have that same 2012 Orbea in 29er hanging in the garage, it was kind of ahead of its time)

@moonshinejack Жыл бұрын

Y’all are absolute inspirations! I don’t even race MTB, I “race” Gravel (poorly), but watching you both go through the process has given me faith that time any training can work for me too!

@razmtb5028 Жыл бұрын

love u guysssss

@Magoo71 Жыл бұрын

You guys are gonna Kick A$$ in 2023! We all have faith in the best Husband & Wife team we all have ever watched!!! Keep up the great work you guys got rolling last year!

@hawkeyelikesbikes Жыл бұрын

Really appreciate your warts-and-all account of your journey, and I'm really stoked you have found your way onto the property ladder and now own your own home. That makes a huge difference to your post-racing career prospects and your financial security. Thanks for sharing everything so far. It's awesome seeing how you two work together. Partly inspired by you, I have entered my first mountain bike marathon race (100km/60 miles) at 60 years of age, and have started receiving professional coaching. I'm already noticing differences, and I'm only 2 weeks in! (Although I've done a lot of Z2 base work in the months preceding). Wishing you a successful and prosperous 2023.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Good luck!

@livingjoy485 Жыл бұрын

In your early 20’s, your youth Carries you through. Late 20’s the brain has to step in and working smarter not just harder comes into play. Great growth. Great job you guys. You both rock!

@nohemoglibin8677 Жыл бұрын

I got my calendar today. 🙂

@Spencer_The_Cat Жыл бұрын

SUCH a great video, and timely, right at the beginning of many people's training season. Trusting the process and consistency really are SO important when it comes to training.

@philipjohnson8444 Жыл бұрын

Great video. The one aspect that has helped me is I am always hungry so eating on my bike has never been an issue. Hot or cold I am always able to stuff my face 🤣. Thanks for the best mtb content on the internet.

@cypriano8763 Жыл бұрын

in regards to recovery and sickness. went Whole Foods Plant Based in 2012, honest to god, havent had a cold, flue, anything since then. 10years! its no joke, it works

@davidyoung-nb2pu Жыл бұрын

macky I don't think I have seen you looking so lean, great season ahead

@B1KER Жыл бұрын

Great video. It's always hard to see the acheivements in the process but hindsight makes it look so much better. I had a month were mentally I was just over riding bikes and it was raining so I wasn't motivated by buddies asking me to ride. Finally around the New Year I started training again and this is the first time I've ever done watts based training. OMG...I didn't know how bad it could suck to be on a bike. LMAO! None-the-less, I'm seeing the benefits and am looking forward to how this year plays out. Trying hard to trust the process and stay on course.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

You got this! And yes, watts always keep you honest 😬

@budycelyn Жыл бұрын

i had an injury at the end of summer last year, even though i've been on a turbo trainer finally getting back out on a bike this week and doing a proper training ride was really demoralizing, i'll keep going though i have an event booked for june. love your content, i think the first time i saw you two was on one of Brian's videos, been subbed ever since.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Stay strong! You got this 💪

@roamingwolfpack Жыл бұрын

A trick for the chews, a guy next to me at a start line had them stuck to his handlebar and top tube. He just licked one side and stuck them on his bike to eat during the ride! I've tried it and it works pretty well, you certainly lose some on some bigger hits, but not so good on colder days!

@ccapp3389 Жыл бұрын

Great video. In December 2021 after 8 years of desk job I had crept up to my max 260 lbs with an FTP just shy of 200. I impulse entered the steamboat gravel race and have ridden my bike pretty much every day since then (even if just a 30 minute noodle of a recovery ride). I’m down into the 220s for weight and up to 250 for threshold. Consistency has been the key.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Strong work 💪

@climberevan Жыл бұрын

Great video! I'm curious where your CTLplateaued mid-season. It's always a struggle to know how much is enough. Should one shoot for 80 (pretty manageable with a job) or 110 (pretty much a job in itself)? How much TSS do you need to perform at the races you're doing?

@calliemtb Жыл бұрын

Way to go you two! I would be interested in hearing from your parents on how they train in their 60's.... that is, still trying to improve (age-appropriate goals) despite what seems like inexorable decline from aging. *sigh*

@remcov3253 Жыл бұрын

I had a colleague dropping out of an Iron-man race during the running section. His food did not agree with him during the race. I asked him how that could be, its his 10th or so Iron-man. Turns out he never ever planned his food during and before, or tried stuff during training sessions. I have a few carb-gels that work fine and always stick with them. Because I know others that will make me throw up, the differences are so big and calories are so needed.

@1pho3nixmatt Жыл бұрын

Well now I wish I was out riding instead of stuck at work. 😆

@dirtymittenjeepin 2 ай бұрын

I'm training for my first ever mountain bike race! I'm 48 years old training for the Iceman cometh college.

@sydandmacky 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Good luck, that's a cool one!

@kyled121 Жыл бұрын

Wow!

@SonnyDarvishzadeh Жыл бұрын

(not a racer) I used to purposely under-eat to get into ketosis, but every ride felt exhausting :/ Less than a month ago I started putting salt and different sorts of sugar in my bottles and eat properly on the long rides and to my surprise, even 140km ride was quite alright! even more shocking, I felt relatively fresh after the ride! Nutrition is a key component to go faster and feel alright throughout!

@n0ch91c3s Жыл бұрын

The Skratch raspberry and lemon bar is the best tasting bar EVER. It's hard to eat just one.

@Yoda-em5mt Жыл бұрын

Whats crazy is i,m 52 yo and have been racing riding on and off for 40 years and was just thinking going back to the area i grew up in i,m now faster and stronger and can ride way longer than when i was in my teens , the one thing i have learned is there are so many variables beyond our control that effect our performance and sometimes i ride like crap then the next day set a record dont despair guys age does not have to mean slower despite what most will tell you stay smart clean air is key no chemicals avoid mould, were u guys live is good but straw bail houses are mould farms sorry to be the bearer of bad news .

@pandatactical4530 Жыл бұрын

50 Watts in one year! 🔥🔥🔥

@ilanpi Жыл бұрын

Are you doing Leadville?

@okayatbikes1909 Жыл бұрын

What’s your formula for every day eating? How do you decide what to make and make it easy to put together? Do you riff on the same staples? Do you precook a bunch of stuff one day per week? Thanks!

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

We've actually made some (minor) changes to our diet and will be talking about this more next week! But for the most part we cook simple things every day with a fair bit of variety, and sometimes precook big batches of beans or grains to throw lunches together

@beefeekeefee Жыл бұрын

If memory serves correctly you were trying to buy and then remodel a house at the same time you were supposed to be doing off season training. As marginal as it was the recovery you experienced while living out of the van was probably better than what you got the first several months you were burning the candle at both ends with the house project. Glad to see things are coming around and you have your life back!

@Leo_Inclan Жыл бұрын

This one is M O T I V A T I N G

@DTatham1 Жыл бұрын

What bike manufacturer will you be riding this year?

@markxkovacic Жыл бұрын

In the last video they said still on NIner.

@johnbutler2231 Жыл бұрын

Looking for a smart trainer to bike in cold/foul weather. Suggestions please. Eating while riding does makes a great deal of difference.

@Cassienope Жыл бұрын

I have had a wahoo kickr core for 3 years. It's been good and solid. However look at DC rainmaker for reviews of literally everything.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

The Stages SB20 is amazing. It's a full stationary bike, not a trainer, but if that makes sense for you financially and space-wise it's hard to beat. Super adjustable and you don't have to mess with removing wheels/putting your bike on it... bit.ly/3ETxuuR (it's currently on sale and the code sydandmacky-sb20 will get you an extra 5% off)

@jonoharper4729 Жыл бұрын

The Wahoo range is great, but expect a fairly noisy experience if you use a trainer with a chain and drive train, the Wahoo Kickr bike uses electric/magnetic resistance and is much quieter, but comes at a premium, worth the money if your budget allows.

@bullyborg943 Жыл бұрын

Do you guys get tested for the races?

@donaldmorrill1636 Жыл бұрын

What are your feeding times in a short three hour race? Once every hour? Are gels enough?

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

We still try to eat something every twenty min to half hour, even in a 2-3 race. It depends a bit on the timing of the race and how well fueled you are going into it, but that's our general rule. We typically eat chews, pieces of bar or high calorie drink mix (ideal for races where it's hard to eat, a lot of singletrack, etc). Personally we're not big fans of gels, but they work for lots of people. Definitely go with what you like!

@donaldmorrill1636 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply! I only use Hammer gels because the flasks offer ease of use, however high calorie liquids sounds even better. I know you are locked into sponsor products, but is “Flow” a good product?

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Don't have any experience with it, so can't say.

@grandpashreddypants Жыл бұрын

Cat 3 XC is around an hour... Still try to eat? I didn't feel like I had time to get the sweat out of my eyes, let alone unwrap or chew.

@markxkovacic Жыл бұрын

Put your calories in your water like products form Scratch, Infinit or Flow. I use the Infinit go far only and have been on the podium at MTB nationals the last 3 years. I try to remember to drink every 15 minutes during a 1 1/2 to 2 hour race.

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

For an hour long race the most important thing is to go into it well fueled. So, for example, if the race starts at 10 or 11, you may want to eat your breakfast later than normal. You can also eat a few chews or a bite of bar on the start line. Then, like Mark is saying, a hydration mix and try to drink when you can!

@powskier Жыл бұрын

Where are you? This area looks familiar. Also, do you eat the same way and same foods when doing a non race ride?

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Los Alamos, NM :) we actually eat very differently for non race rides (unless we are doing a race simulation to test out our race nutrition). We try to eat real food when possible, sandwiches, dried fruit, homemade energy balls/cookies. This helps us with "flavor fatigue" over the course of the season.

@powskier Жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky oh wow. I guessed wrong. Is there a solid trail system there? Any lift served bike parks? Tech trails or just xc?

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

Amazing trail network and lift serve at Pajarito ski area in the summer ☺️

@craigmckinnon242 Жыл бұрын

If you rest you rust. Warren Miller

@MikeleSalaud Жыл бұрын

I've found that yeah, I definitely need to bring snacks. I'm a type 2 diabetic (my own fault. Dang doughnuts) and have been cycling not only to have fun, but to have some sort of exercise. Well, now I've gone from hyperglycemic to hypoglycemic. So when my glucometer went off and said my blood sugar was 53....... I had to cut my ride much shorter. So I ended up only doing 13 miles instead of 25....... I am by no means a pro cyclist...... but yeah. After years of having too high of blood sugar, now I don't have enough.

@ToddNZMTB Жыл бұрын

Lasagne, in a blender, in a bottle 💡

@harleymcclelland8029 Жыл бұрын

What does FTP mean

@valiantabello Жыл бұрын

FTP is a cycling metric that stands for Functional Threshold Power. It estimates the highest average power you can sustain for one hour, measured in watts. In cycling, FTP is a measure of fitness and theoretically indicates the amount of power you can sustain for long durations.

@johncarrington8612 Жыл бұрын

A new knife sharpens quickly and holds its edge a long time, an old knife takes longer to sharpen and loses it edge more quickly. Welcome to getting older.