Steed Sessions:
Monika Marx & Dave Norona

On April 15th, Steed Cycles has invited two local North Shore cycling professionals to come and speak about their experience working in the cycling industry and with cyclists. As the first of a new series of informational talks Steed Cycles will be hosting, Steed Session are designed to introduce you, our customers, to other aspects of our sport you may not be familiar with. 

For the first Steed Session, we have invited local strength and conditioning coach Monika Mark and experienced adventure racer, Dave Norona!

Speaker 1: Monika Mark of Marx Conditioning

Monika Marx, BCRPA certified strength trainer, is passionate about outdoor sport and constantly on the lookout for new training techniques to make her clients stronger, faster and injury free.  She is an avid mountain biker, participating in both downhill and marathon cross country racing.  Her favorite indoor activities are deadlifting and playing with kettlebells!

Monika will be speaking on the following topics:

1. Choosing the right events to target and building the right training schedule to finish the challenge.

2. Starting with a good base to build on for the coming season.

3. Training and recovering the right way.

4. Preventing injury.

5. Building core strength to go the distance.

6. Achieving the goals you set.

 

Her session would be benificial for people who are intetested in doing the BC Bike Race, Test of Metal, Gearjammer, Nimby 50, Trans Rockies, Enduro Races, Grand Fondo, Ride to Conquer Cancer and so on.

To learn more about Monika and Marx Conditioning, click here.

       

Speaker 2: Dave Norona of Norona Life

Dave Norona has spent the last 18 years traveling the globe and racing in some of the world’s most grueling events. With over 400 race events in triathlon to adventure racing, motocross to backcountry sledding, Dave’s passion for the outdoors is inspirational. Some have even claimed him as the “God Father” of Adventure Racing in Canada.

Norona Life is Dave’s newest venture to help others discover their passion and fast track them to the life of enjoyment. His coaching style will help you develop all aspects of your life from training to sponsorship, business and personal.

Dave will focus on the story and adventure he had on one of his great adenture races. He will also touch on the highs, lows and the challenges he faced duringhis multiple events. Finally, Dave will finishing with the feeling of completing an adventure race and how he used that experience in future events.

You can learn more about Dave and Norona Life here.

This event is free!

To register, please call Steed Cycles at 604-987-2168 and ask for Paul. You may also show up on the evening of the 15th with a non-perishabl food item for the North Shore Harvest Project.

See you on the 15th!