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Let adventure racer and personal coach Laurie Bagley help you train for the Shasta Summit Century - or any other fitness goal.

Laurie Bagley has climbed Everest and Denali, raced -- and grabbed high placings -- in the top adventure races like Eco-Challenge and Primal Quest, raced mountain bikes, won triathalons, holds the ascent record for Mount Shasta, and ridden many centuries.

Below, she offers hints to help you complete the Shasta Summit Century. For committed athletes, she also offers a personalized coaching service.

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Personalized Training Program
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My coaching rates vary based on your goals, preferences and lifestyle. Your program will be custom designed based on your doctor's approval and your current fitness levels and goals, and adjusted to fit your progress.

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How to Train for the Mount Shasta Summit Century (or other century)

First time century riders -- or those who have never ridden a ride as challenging as the Summit Century or Super Century -- should realize getting some focus and direction might be just the thing to create an enjoyable experience with fewer surprises.

1. Set your own personal mileage goals. This century has several options so you should decide what your target is and start preparing to accomplish that goal.

2. Ride to simulate the conditions. Many of the options on the Summit Century are very hilly and challenging. You can do yourself a huge favor by riding hills as frequently as possible. Show up with only a few hills in your legs, and you will almost certainly struggle.

3. Gradually increase your training mileage. You will need to slowly increase your training miles in order to get your body used to the distance you are planning on covering. Trying to do too much too soon can often result in fatigue, injury, and even a loss of form.

4. Food and Hydration are very important factors in any century. While the Shasta Summit Century has many aid stations, it is still critical that you be prepared at all times to go at least two hours without aid. Carry what you need to get you to the finish!

Super Endurance Athlete
Over 15 top three finishes in US adventure racing, two top 20 finishes in the Eco-Challenge, 8th at the world championships and two top 15 finishes in Primal Quest.

Mt. Bike racer
Three years NORBA expert category.

Distance runner
Several marathons and longer length races. Have placed in top three in all races of 30-50K.

Tri-Athlete
Ten top-three finishes.

Century Rider
Compelted 20+ centuries, including the Mt. Shasta Summit Century.

Mountain Climbing
Mt. Everest
Summitted 2006
Mt. Shasta
30 summits on various routes, women's record holder for fastest ascent (2:13)
Denali
Summitted 2005, various other peaks in Colorado, California and Mexico
(14,000-18,700)

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Laurie Bagley
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or call (530) 926-6208

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