Welcome to 2022!

We asked a handful of our athletes to answer some questions about their plans this year. We tried to trip them up (figuratively speaking), but they don't miss a beat

 

Sika Henry | Professional Triathlete | @sikahenry

1. What are you most looking forward to through the winter season?

I’m looking forward to spending time with family and having great meals! My race season won’t start until March, so I plan to take advantage of the down time and catch up with friends.

1. When will you dive hardcore back into training, or does it never stop?

I took a few weeks off after my last race, and now I am slowly starting to build a base (more volume, less intensity). I expect my coach to gradually add more intense workouts back into my training around mid-January.

1. How do you want to shift your focus in 2022?

I want to focus more on having fun. For me, that means racing with friends and choosing races in great locations.

1. What do you do to reset?

I always take a few weeks off from training in December. I know I’ve successful reset when I start to miss the hard workouts and look forward to racing again.

1. What are you most excited about in 2022?

2022 will be my first full season racing as a pro. I’m excited to push my limits and race against the best athletes in the world. I know it will make me a better athlete.

1. What are your favorite training products?

My Saris H3 smart trainer tops the list. Nothing beats the convenience of being able to ride indoors during the winter.

 

Marley Blonsky | Cyclist | Dog Mom | Founder of @allbodiesonbikes | @marleyblonsky

1. One thing I did in 2021 that I will not do again in 2022: is drink chocolate milk and malort as handouts in the same CX race!
2. One thing that I have never done that I am going to do in 2022: Ride a century!
3. One thing that I did in 2021 that I can’t wait to do again in 2022: race gravel! I did my first race at Unbound 2021 and can't wait to go back for more!

 

Laura King | Gravel Racer | Co-Founder of Rooted Vermont | @lauracameronking

1. One thing I did in 2021 that I WILL NOT do again in 2022:

Sleep as much as I did in 2021.

1. One thing that I did in 2021 that I can’t wait to DO AGAIN in 2022:

Line up on a start line fit and not pregnant. :)

1. One thing that I have never done that I am going to do in 2022:

Raise a baby boy. Growing up in a household of 4 women, and now with a daughter, a boy will be a completely new avenue.

 

Ted King | Gravel Racer | Co-Founder of Rooted Vermont | @iamtedking

1. One thing I did in 2021 that I WILL NOT do again in 2022:

Clean the basement as if a bomb had gone off in there.

1. One thing that I did in 2021 that I can’t wait to DO AGAIN in 2022:

Pick and choose events with a refreshing emphasis on NEW events to me, although still with plenty of tried and true standards that I’ve done before.

1. One thing that I have never done that I am going to do in 2022:

Raise a son and begin life as a family of four!