Navigating Amateur Motocross Ep. 09 – Outlining 2025
In Episode No. 9 Derek and I focus on the future of amateur motocross, especially as we look ahead to 2025. Many listeners have emailed us with questions, and Derek and I have also been discussing some new directions for the show, aiming to deliver even more value and insight into motocross training, industry sponsorships, and best practices for riders at all levels.
As Derek and I discussed, one of the key themes we want to emphasize is the importance of understanding context in motocross. Whether it’s assessing sponsorship dynamics, understanding mechanical tuning, or applying training insights, context is everything. A lot of parents and young riders see successful athletes and want to emulate them without fully understanding the underlying principles that led to those results. For example, using data from tools like Garmin to track everything from sweat rates to calorie burn gives a comprehensive view, but without understanding how to interpret and apply this data, it’s just numbers. Our goal is to help listeners bridge that gap, offering insights on common mechanical and physical performance issues, and helping them avoid mistakes by learning from the experiences of others.
In terms of training, we dove into how we can realistically set fitness goals for athletes, especially when their fitness levels are already high. Rather than looking for drastic changes, I focus on incremental improvements in six-week blocks, where small gains add up over time. Our four pillars—preparation, consistent training, strategic approach, and recovery—allow us to optimize performance by addressing each area individually and then as a whole. For example, ensuring proper nutrition and recovery is essential because overexertion early in a race can derail even the fittest athlete. By tracking all these metrics and understanding each rider’s unique strengths and weaknesses, we help them create a balanced approach to training and race strategy that can yield consistent and improved results.
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