By Robb Beams

This time of the season, riders all over the country have achieved the ultimate goal of the year – making it to the Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Championship.  However, the stress has shifted from just making the show, to finalizing an overall program that allows the rider to put his or her best race week together to validate why he or she deserves to be “in the show”.  In this article, human performance coach, Robb Beams discusses the five key components that riders need to focus on during the final preparation for Loretta Lynn’s for 2008: Consistency & Specificity, Anaerobic Endurance, Flexibility, Nutritional Support and Sleep. Go to www.racerxvt.com to read the complete article.