New Season Fresh Start

We are excited to announce the 2015 "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop Fall Session will begin on October 19th and run through December 19th!  This will be the 8th season entering the pain cave and we are more refreshed and recharged than ever to bring you the best possible training to help each of you reach your goals. 

Registration will be opening on Monday, October 5th at 7:00pm at BikeReg.  There will be no classes the week of Thanksgiving (November 23rd). This is a rest week. 

The first week of the session will be the Functional Threshold Power (FTP) class.  It is recommended that you come to this class rested in order to get an accurate assessment to start the Fall Session.  If you train with a heart rate monitor your heart rate zones can be determined.  Each rider will receive an email with a report explaining how to use the information. In order to get the most out of the classes it is important to establish training parameters.  

There will be two different classes each week. The Monday thru Wednesday workouts will be similar and Thursday thru Saturday will be similar. They are designed to compliment each other. Please keep this in mind if you are planning to sign up for two classes. 

The Fall Session is designed progressively to prepare for the 10 week Winter Session. 

We will also be running our random 2-3 hr endurance classes when the weather starts to challenge us. 

All the class details and more are available on the website at www.kelleyacres.net

If you have any questions please call Chris at 301.788.4631 or email kelleyacres@gmail.com

Coaching Addition and Intro Classes!

We are losing daylight fast and it's almost officially Fall!  The good news is we got a pulse at the Speed Shop!  Programming for the upcoming Season 8 is underway.  We have a few exciting additions and changes coming your way.  The 8 week Fall Session will begin on 10/19. Details will be posted soon to  "Kelley Acres" Speed Shop.

COACHING ADDITION

It is my pleasure to announce the addition of Coach Lucas McCollum back to the Speed Shop this Fall and Winter! He will be taking over the Tuesday Early Bird class. Lucas and Coach Vicki taught a popular Sunday morning class the first year we started.  Lucas is one of the most accomplished triathletes in our region. He has turned his focus to road cycling and is quickly climbing the ranks moving from a USA Cycling Category 4 to a Category 2 and closing in on the top ranking of Category 1 in just one year racing for Team Bike Doctor. We are excited to have Lucas back!

Lucas on the top step of the Poolesville Road Race winning the Pro 1,2,3 race

Coach Ray will also be back for Season 8.  He provides a tremendous amount of support on and off the bike that helps the Speed Shop to continue to provide quality workouts in a fun environment. Coach Ray is coming off another strong road race season representing  National Capital Velo Club.

As many of you know Coach Vicki has moved to Texas.  She has been with the Speed Shop from the first season.  Her coaching and support will be greatly missed this season and we wish her well.

INTRODUCTORY CLASS

This year we are offering Two Introductory Classes.  The class will be lead by Coach Lucas and provide an opportunity to see what the Speed Shop is all about.  We will go over everything from set up to outlining what goes on in the Fall and Winter Sessions along with the random Long Endurance Classes.  We will also review the theory behind the progression of the training. Coach Lucas will lead an abbreviated workout so you have an idea of what to expect when you come to class. The first class will be held on September 16th at 6:30pm.  The cost is $20. Email kelleyacres@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Please call 301.788.4631 if you have any questions. The second class will be held in early October and will be announced in a few weeks.

Enjoy these last few weeks of summer!