One more clarification to what I said in my last blog entry (two in the same day = a new record). For the last 15 years continuous improvement has been the name of the game for keeping my motivation intact while racing MTB (WORS more specifically). All I needed to stay motivated were consistent & tangible improvements (measured by power, recovery time, and race results). With the help of a coach (2003 - '06), I finally achieved my definition of success for several consecutive years ('05 - '09). The last 15 years (focused on WORS exclusively) have contributed to an awesome journey; to a destination that was well worth the effort. Wouldn't change a thing! Every positive and negative experience contributed to where I've arrived

Nowadays, I also enjoy "other" cycling competitions (road & cyclocross) because they bring me back to learning & growing. Therefore, a change of focus is part of my 2010 goal setting process. Being committed to SMART goals is so important if you want to stay motivated. That is why I'm sharing my story. As always, thanks for reading.