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  • scottiedawg

    Turning Stones vol 1

    By scottiedawg

    The official ride video...Make sure to watch in HD The day started by waking up in a lavish hotel room at the Aranwa Resort in Urubamba, Peru. I had a couple of hours to eat breakfast, gear up, and drive across the valley to another fine hotel to meet up with Imad. A month prior, I received an email inquiry about running a one day hard enduro tour. I was available for the dates, so I began discussing the options for the tour. What I found out was that Imad, who lives in Dubai, was vacat
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  • scottiedawg

    Cheers to Cusco

    By scottiedawg

    Peter Weiss is a name in the Hard Enduro world that you have most likely heard of. This is the guy that gets contracted by race organizations to build hard enduro race tracks. Look him up sometime...He has a long list of great race courses under his belt. In addition he does enduro schools and exhibitions that usually accompany his travels to various parts of the world. While Peter was in Peru laying out the route for the El Inka Hard Enduro, he wanted to come out to Cusco and do some tour
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  • scottiedawg

    Anybody wanna race hard enduro in Peru?

    By scottiedawg

    Hard enduro has really developed rapidly here in Peru. In fact, it was just a few years ago when the first, what I would call legit race was held. The El Inka Hard Enduro entered the stage with a bang. After Jorge Nieto and Branko Bozovich of Lima, spent some time traveling around the world to participate in some of the hard enduro favorites like Romaniacs, Sea to Sky, Avandarocks, Ukupacha and so on, they decided to take a shot and organize the first hard enduro race in Peru under the umbrella
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  • Coach Robb

    Natural Alternatives to Performance Enhancing Drugs

    By Coach Robb

    It has been a few years now since Lance Armstrong appeared on TV and admitted to his, and his teams, use of performance enhancing drugs (PEDS).  To say that there was an awareness of PEDS influencing the race results of the Tour de France is an understatement; however, to the extent that past racers and champions have admitted to using PEDS (both regarding the type and amounts) is frightening.  In this article, I thought I would provide a recap of the most popular PEDS and how you can get the sa
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  • Coach Robb

    5 Key Steps to Training & Racing Well in Heat & Humidity (Pod Cast)

    By Coach Robb

    During this Podcast (#18), I outline How to Train and Race in Hot and Humid Conditions for Optimum Performance.  I walk you through 5 key steps to take prior to, during and following training and/or racing to ensure that you perform well in these difficult situations, along with how to correctly recover in the shortest amount of time.  During the first segment, I also outline how to identify and offset a heat stroke. During segment #2, I  address the Role of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat
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Speed Through Fitness
Coach Robb Podcast: POST-RACE DEPRESSION & HOW TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF OVER TRAINING

Coach Robb Podcast: POST-RACE DEPRESSION & HOW TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF OVER TRAINING

Podcast #21 POST-RACE DEPRESSION – HOW TO AVOID THE NEGATIVE SIDE EFFECTS OF OVER TRAINING Over the last 34 years of coaching, I have has seen countless cases of post-race depression. This is not a subject that I take lightly and in this podcast I explain why it happens, as well as providing some very important steps you can take to help offset the symptoms. **Note: if you are dealing with depression, I strongly urges you to seek professional help immediately! ** I also outline what
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Breaking Moto
Looking to enter your first race?

Looking to enter your first race?

Thinking of entering your first race? Have no idea what you’re doing and don’t know where to start? Great! I have learned a few things that may help you prepare and enter your first race. The first step is gathering information on what you can expect. Second step is to get a dirt bike, third step is to learn to ride it really well so you don’t embarrass yourself,….At least, that’s what your probably thinking. I urge you to ignore step three, step one is a good idea and step two is kind on
Husquire

Husquire

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
I CAN SEE THE CHECKERED FLAG

I CAN SEE THE CHECKERED FLAG

Thumpertalk member Mark McMillan sporting a cool new jersey Congrats to Mark McMillan on the cool new Motomission Peru jersey! Mark submitted his opinion on our latest Never Ride Alone film contest and he was picked as the winner. Thanks to all of those that sent in their opinions and votes for the official movie poster. Here is the poster with the most votes! THE WINNING POSTER The Never Ride Alone film is moving forward toward the finish line. I am excited as ever to fin
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Speed Through Fitness
MotoE - Fueling for Performance Bundle Now Available!

MotoE - Fueling for Performance Bundle Now Available!

Frustrated with trying to figure out what or when to eat and drink during your athletic training and racing? Cramping? Bonking? Feeling tired all the time? Whether you’re a national champion or weekend warrior, this workshop is designed for every type of racer. MotoE founder, Coach Robb applies his 34 years of experience as a nutrition and performance coach to provide proven solutions to the most common nutrition and hydration frustrations. You will walk away with: ▶ Customized
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Speed Through Fitness
5 Key Steps to Training & Racing Well in Heat & Humidity (Pod Cast)

5 Key Steps to Training & Racing Well in Heat & Humidity (Pod Cast)

During this Podcast (#18), I outline How to Train and Race in Hot and Humid Conditions for Optimum Performance.  I walk you through 5 key steps to take prior to, during and following training and/or racing to ensure that you perform well in these difficult situations, along with how to correctly recover in the shortest amount of time.  During the first segment, I also outline how to identify and offset a heat stroke. During segment #2, I  address the Role of Carbohydrates, Protein and Fat
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
C'mon Dad!

C'mon Dad!

Over the course of my time operating MotoMission Peru, I have had various opportunities to host/guide dirt bike adventures with other riders. I have a special place in my heart for father/son adventures. I guess it must have something to do with the sentiment I have with my dad.   Official MotoMission Tour Video...Check the others on our Youtube Channel   Dirtbikes and Dads go together When Tony and Joran contacted me about doing a tour, my excitement level
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Speed Through Fitness
5 Food Buzz Words That Make You Think You're Eating Healthy (but you're not!)

5 Food Buzz Words That Make You Think You're Eating Healthy (but you're not!)

What looks like a healthy choice on the outside (and marketed accordingly) isn't always what it's wrapped up to be on the inside. Here's 5 food marketing buzz words that sound oh so good until you peel back the covers for a better look: Made with real fruit Reality: there are no regulations around this claim, according to Joy Dubost, PhD (spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics).  She provides a simple example.  Consider Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars Mixed
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Moto Mind
 

What Do You Love and Hate about Today's Machines?

Today I want to shift gears, open the floor for discussion, and talk about the state of dirt biking as it relates to the bikes we buy, ride, and maintain. In my relatively short existence, a number of things have happened in the industry which has been interesting to see. A few examples, which are not by any means exhaustive of all that has gone on, include the emergence of the four-stroke power plant, electronic fuel injection, improved tire technology, electric bikes, and the development of ai
Paul Olesen

Paul Olesen

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
 

Don't Ride Naked

Want one of these cool jerseys? We need your help picking out the best film poster. My last post highlighted a moto documentary film that will be coming out soon. Its called Never Ride Alone. Make sure to follow the official Facebook movie page at Never Ride Alone Film https://www.facebook.com/neverridealonemovie/ to stay up to speed on the release dates and film festival showings.#neverridealonefilm s   As I am in the final stages of putting the finishing touches on the f
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
 

Organic Dirtbike Film coming soon

The official Never Ride Alone film trailer   A couple of years ago, a big dream of mine began manifesting itself into a huge film project. The story has been there since our group of buddies took on the 2007  Baja 1000. We put together a hodge podge team of riders/friends to take on one of the coolest races on the planet. One that we had all dreamed about as kids...some day. The idea of the story was to bring the same team of riders together, ten years later,  to take on anothe
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Breaking Moto
 

Getting off the couch and into the game, my first bike at 32.

Eat, sleep, work, and repeat. Sound familiar? This is the hamster wheel we’ve all heard about. It’s hard to see it and even harder to break the cycle when you’re in it. Some say this is the cycle of life and that’s just the way it is. I say I want more. To quote one of the best movies of all times “This is your life, and its ending one minute at a time.” Tyler Durden, Fight Club.  Let’s take a look at one of the best possible ways you can use those valuable minutes. I came into dirt biking
Husquire

Husquire

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Speed Through Fitness
 

Coach Robb Podcast: Building the Perfect Training Program - Endurance Specific

Do you struggle with building a nutrition and training program that doesn’t leave you exhausted and flat on race day? During Podcast #13, Coach Robb walks you through the four stages necessary for optimum strength, speed and endurance specific to anything endurance (triathlon, running, mountain biking, road cycling, adventure racing, long distance open water swimming, hiking and climbing, off road motorcycle racing (2 plus hours like BAJA & GNCC). Before listening to this podcast
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Speed Through Fitness
 

MotoE Performance Newsletter - March Issue

Click Here for the latest MotoE Performance Newsletter.  Within this issue: Power of Protein Part 2 - Avoid Cramping & Fatigue and more! If you are looking for a complete nutritional and performance program (to improve speed, endurance, drop fat and build muscle), please visit CompleteRacingSolutions.com. Yours in health and sport, -Coach Robb    
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Speed Through Fitness
 

5 Simple Things That Will Improve Your Riding Sessions and Racing!

Eat Prior to Working Out Eat soon before you head out and you could be plagued with G.I. (gastro-intestinal) issues. But if your last snack or meal was hours ago, you could run out of energy. The goal is to time your meals & snacks to provide a stabilized blood sugar level throughout your riding session or cross training work out. Accomplish this by eating every 2 hours after you wake up in the morning Allow 2 hours after eating a complete meal before exercising – this allows for
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
 

Ready! Camera! Action! Making Your Ride Video POP!

So many of us have one. We drag it around each ride. Some mount it to our helmets, some put it on a chest, and yet some use it with a tripod. The action camera has been a catalyst in the world of sports to bring all of its excitement to a screen near you. I remember back in college duct taping a big VHS camera around our bodies as we leapt off bridges. We loved to revisit the adventure later on. There is something captivating about sharing experiences with others. It's part of a visual sto
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Moto Mind
 

How to Separate Your Crankcases The Right Way

“Splitting the cases” is often referred to as a daunting or undesirable task, but if you are well prepared and properly equipped then it can be a straightforward job. To alleviate any concerns you may have with the task, I want to discuss best practices and share some tips that you may find useful when dealing with crank bearings that utilize an interference fit with the crankshaft. We’ll get started by discussing preparatory items and work through to completing the job. Preparation
Paul Olesen

Paul Olesen

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Speed Through Fitness
 

Coach Robb Podcast #11 - Now Available!

Are you frustrated that your training and eating habits are not producing the results you are looking for? Coach Robb’s Podcast #11 drills down on the top six culprits that could be holding you back. Coach Robb taps into his 30+ years of working with clients, athletes and racers to outline how overlooking little things can create a domino effect that undermines your efforts and eventually your health without you seeing it until it is too late. He also explains why trying harder is no
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
 

Cheers to Cusco

Peter Weiss is a name in the Hard Enduro world that you have most likely heard of. This is the guy that gets contracted by race organizations to build hard enduro race tracks. Look him up sometime...He has a long list of great race courses under his belt. In addition he does enduro schools and exhibitions that usually accompany his travels to various parts of the world. While Peter was in Peru laying out the route for the El Inka Hard Enduro, he wanted to come out to Cusco and do some tour
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Speed Through Fitness
 

Coach Robb Podcast #8 is Now Available!

Do you want to understand why you are gaining weight even though you are training consistently and watching what you are eating? Want to understand why you feel exhausted all the time? Want to understand why waking up to an alarm is making you gain weight? If so, take a few minutes and listen to my latest podcast and stop the vicious cycle! Tap the "play" arrow below to listen to the podcast and be sure to tap the "Follow" button to be notified when I post new blog entries, right here on T
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Speed Through Fitness
 

The Health & Performance Dangers of Becoming Hungry

Most nutritional and hydration errors occur because the food and water is not readily available. If you are hungry and you don’t have healthy snacks and meals to consume, you will inevitably end up going through a drive through to satisfy your hunger – this is completely different than eating fast food because you don’t care about your health. Speaking of being hungry, this is a sensation that you should NOT be experiencing on a daily basis. When it comes to nutrition for both your health
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Speed Through Fitness
 

Simple Components of Success That You Can Do Today!

To help you get the most from your daily efforts, here are some reminders on how to optimize your training & racing efforts. Eat Prior to Working Out If you eat too soon before you head out, you could be plagued with G.I. (gastro-intestinal) issues. But if your last snack or meal was more than three hours ago, you could run out of energy. The goal is to time your meals & snacks to provide a stabilized blood sugar level throughout your training sessions specific to your intens
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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Trail Tales of Enduro in South America
 

Alpacas in the Crosswalk

Guiding groups of dirtbikers through the Andes of Peru is surreal. First of all, it is a huge privilege to be able to do what I do. I love riding dirtbikes as much as anybody possibly can. Combine that with serving others by leading groups on various trails, providing communication support such as translating a menu, or taking a picture or video to help recall the memory at a later date, these are the things that I do. There are many other tasks as well, but to simplify things, my job isn't much
scottiedawg

scottiedawg

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Speed Through Fitness
 

Which of These 3 Things Are Making You Slow?

When it comes to halting a rider’s progress both on and off of the track, nothing will stop you quicker than an injury.  Unfortunately, for many rider’s, we have either become complacent to injuries and have adopted the mindset that “it is just part of the sport” or assumed that the injury is a result of overusing a particular muscle or group of muscles.  With the exception of trauma associated with direct impact, injuries are an imbalance within your performance variables: sleep, food, hy
Coach Robb

Coach Robb

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