Should he do it? My Roomate is putting the fate of his body in the hands the Randall Scott community and Carmichael Training Systems

A Brief History: My roommate (we’ll call him Brattles) and his body have had a tumultuous relationship since I can remember. He constantly asks me how his once intimidating, bull–like frame has faded into a feminine pear, accentuated by child-bearing hips. He asks me why, when he used to be nicknamed Jon Cocktolstien, he now can’t get the time of day from the Home Depot hot dog girl. He asks me how the employees here at Randall Scott have the time to tirelessly work all day and still remain among Colorado’s cycling elite. Still, he walks around the halls of our house clad in nothing but violet Ocean Pacific shorts, maybe to spite me, maybe to spite himself, I don’t know? What I do know: a change is in order.

The Offer: So, being the compassionate and supportive friend I am, I let the Brattles in on a can’t-miss opportunity….. Currently, Randall Scott Cycle Company is offering a promotion in conjunction with Carmichael Training Systems: purchase a bike from Randall Scott and you are entitled to a FREE 30 day trial run of Carmichael’s Classic Coaching Package. Not only do you get a new bike, you get guidance: Establish training goals, Train under the CTS methodology and philosophy, Maximum benefit in fewer hours per week, Regular and on-the-fly training schedule adjustments made based upon your p

rogress, and Easy on-line forum gives access to pro coaches.

Brattles body/life changing strategies change more than Paris Hilton’s.......but this time a line in the sand has been drawn, an ultimatum issued, and Brattles has signed a contract stating that if 35 members of the Randall Scott Community reply to this post and advocate this body/life altering endeavor, he, with me as his witness (and worst nightmare), will complete a month long training regimen inspired by Carmichael Training Systems (http://www.trainright.com), a proven leader in the business of making athletes leaner, fitter, and faster.

Results? Think, hours of mental and physical anguish, probably some vomiting, maybe a trip to the hospital, and, eventually, a body crafted from shaved steel - with the endurance of a top-flight cyclist - could be Brattles', if you take the thirty seconds to reply and graciously enter him into this world of sublime pain that comes with the promise of a new fitness first lifestyle. He sits with his fingers crossed, hoping you won’t reply. But, deep down in his stomach, nestled amongst Oreos and Haagan Dazs, he knows he wants this. Help a fellow cyclist who, many years ago, strayed from path and forgot the joys of the rippled six pack and the low-carb shake. Brattles was once known as The Body, let's return this struggling painter and part time sheet rocker to his former glory.

You can offer the Brattles words of encouragement by replying to this BLOG or give me license to brandish my own interpretations of encouragement by responding to scott@rscycle.com.

Mac