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[@joshuaystesund7445]

My man, YOU ARE NOT SLOW!!! You're just riding with the Lawrence brothers (on factory equipment). The other 8 billion people on the planet can't ride like them either! It's only day 5 and your progress is looking great. Keep up the great work!!!

[@170170jon]

You missed a real opportunity to play check my brain by Alice in chains to go with the shirt lol. Also I appreciate you don't just show you throwing down your one lap heater, you show the actual process which is the pain of training behind the scenes. 🍻

[@waderonsse8819]

One thing I've noticed, both this preseason and last: your self talk is like, waaay hyper critical dude. You have a fantastic understanding of the subtleties of riding technique and how the slightest changes can have immense impact on the control of the bike, and the mind is no different. Your mood impacts your inner voice and your inner voice impacts your mood and can lead to stress (affects heart rate), tension (lack of fluidity), tunnel vision, and a myriad of other things. You're absolutely correct that by the main event in a SX race the lines will be unfamiliar, but they'll be unfamiliar to everyone. The riders that can logically analyze the track, ride efficiently, and find their flow state will do best, and that all starts with being relaxed, and that starts with your inner voice. Super important to be able to turn a critical eye on oneself, but equally important to know how to keep it from interfering with you. Just 2c from a touring musician and music educator. Check out Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey and Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihaly, both those books are boss af. Helped me get over some fuckin massive hurdles I didn't know existed.

[@gregevans1502]

Yep! What this guy said! ⬆

[@NirHason]

100%

[@blessupmx]

Agree 10x! AJ is so hard on himself. I bet Jett and Hunter would tell him the same thing you wrote. And no way they are talking to themselves with such a degrading tone. AJ needs to give himself more credit (he looks great!) and fill his moto brain with positive vibes! 🙏

[@blessupmx]

@@yukonjon5964 good point!

[@waderonsse8819]

@@yukonjon5964 that's insightful as hell man, thank you.

[@Fire_at_Wil]

My dude-you're comparing yourself to the literal 2 best riders in the world, they're a decade younger than you with professional development time in factory programs, while training on a track that's been purpose designed to push their skills on HRC tuned machines to the max and this is your first real camp in years. Perspective is important. Winning camp shouldn't be about pacing the Lawrence bros (nobody in the lites can do that right now anyway.) Winning is showing up and putting bricks in the foundation to improve even though your mind is exhausted, your body is screaming at you and your whole week is gonna be spent eating Lawrence roost. You're gapping the privateers that aren't living like a factory rider and that'll show when the gate drops. Embrace the suck👍You've got this!

[@AjCatanzaro]

😁😁😁 it will be interesting see where it puts me when the season starts!! I’m excited!

[@travis9907]

Glad you’re able to properly prep for the SX season this year. It seems like riding fitness was a big limiting factor in recent seasons. At least you’re going through this process now rather than during the season. Fans will realize your potential this year 👍

[@Degenerate124]

Now all he needs is a new mind set lol. He's content with just riding around being a body out there. He needs to go out and really try to make a main and he could make many mains if he really tried.

[@malcolmlester4585]

@@Degenerate124 i think that will come with better prep, better fitness.

[@travismcgarry]

Damn, so much smoother in just 5 days 👍

[@BigCat5]

That #1 plate is going through the works 😂

[@JoeTheBlacksmith13]

Shout out to Ryan Harris with the camera work, racing knowledge, and comfort on camera. You guys are a great combo.

[@candiceriter7878]

Man the hair is looking even better this video.just cant believe how good it looks.u deserve it buddy.u help so many people.i dont think u really know how much u help people with there riding.and always always have a go get them attitude.im a proud fan.

[@kylewright5370]

Alice In Chains shirt, you just went up a notch. Rock on man

[@davidwilfong8028]

make sure the maxi-pads are UNSCENTED..found out the hardway once that scented ends up runnin intio ur eyes & burns so bad couldn't finish a race

[@taylorshytle]

😂😂

[@Bodie2020]

There are times that the old two stroke clutch technique needs to be used. Besides corner speed you can use the clutch to get extra pop off the face when seat bouncing. I have to use that on a 250f because of my weight (I’m over 200). A stock bike doesn’t have what I need. And Albert, get out of your own head. You are too worried about what your followers will say about you not doing as you say in you instructional videos. Make the stipulation that you must practice perfect but at times you have to do things that aren’t textbook. Your natural style may not be textbook. Just like eli and chase are polar opposites and both are the fastest. Same with Jason Anderson he is different as well. We have a natural style to us because how our brains are wired

[@mattwindell1638]

Isn’t fox 180 gear the hottest they sell? Try some airline or flex air or even 360 before you get heat exhaustion.

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

First you think too much. As we get older we see what immaturity brings and those thoughts of failure and pain sneaks in. It breeds procrastination and indecision in all aspects of life. 🤪

[@trentonestes1503]

IMO (which means crap) but it’d be such a better look for you and your company if you’d just grind it out it seems like your videos are filled w excuses when you’ve been doing this long enough… your representing a “premier motocross school” while not just giving out a less then perfect display of the grit and determination this sport takes again this is my opinion never went pro but did Loretta’s won 2 Nesc champs know how hard comebacks are but less crying to me would give you such a better image. Good luck this year

[@allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896]

What you just explained about riding a fresh track and creating your own lines and then riding a used track and not gelling with the lines is exactly why some guys think they are prepared for A1 and they end up being shit. Sounds like you need to take turns at breaking in the tracks so even Jet doesnt get used to only his flow lines vs what will be formed on race day.

[@franzv3172]

I appreciate these videos!! Also, super cool culture between you and the Lawrences. About the power issue, let’s sneak in a 300 kit??😊

[@mattleitch9577]

Wouldn’t it be beneficial to Throw a pipe ecu and high comp piston or something along those lines at your bike?? I assume your going to have motors built for the season so wouldn’t you want your practice bike to be the same?

[@AjCatanzaro]

Yes we’re going to put a little pep in it’s step in the near future. Goal will be to have it match my race bike 😁

[@frederiknegron3020]

Why you are riding with a stock 250? Can you get some sponsors to help you with the bike? I think that could help you. Keep grinding it will pay off.

[@raymondsiewert2720]

I wear those hip pads in all the gear that comes with them. The light stretch gear doesn't have them so obviously I don't wear them with the light gear .

[@kings17court]

Whether you are tripling or doubling, you look good to me. It's obvious when you come off that you are suffering out there, but that's what it's going to take, repeatedly, to get where you want to get. It's easy for me to say, but just keep pushing, repeatedly, session after session, day after day. It's gonna be cool seeing you in the mains.

[@PinkuStyle]

AJ your humility and realness would make a normal dude think he can hang with ya. You are elite mate no doubt about it!

[@someoneyouknow96]

I’m a vet novice/intermediate. AJ looks like me when I come off the track. Shed that damn helmet off and I’m panting like a dog. Just means you’re working hard.

[@kings17court]

My son and I always use those hip pads. Those hip bones have zero padding, and we want that little cushion in case we go down.

[@yukonjon5964]

good call.

[@SauceyDad]

The #1 decal adds 6 or 9 hp so…I expect more AJ.

[@thomaskimparker809]

Welp one thing for sure.. practice makes perfect.. conditioning the body should make you faster at the end .. stay on it bro

[@Kendammit]

you're comparing to yourself to a generational talent on a bike and you can't let that be discouraging.

[@philiplindstrom3140]

my question is are you going to keep the bike stock or are you going to get parts or other stuff to get more power so you can do more tripples or even quads

[@motoxjim929]

Yes I use those!🤣😂🤣

[@aussiebradvmx9579]

Hi AJ , keep plugging away , but from my end , I can see your improvement each video . Will be good to see you back in the mix again . Your a superstar, keep aiming big ❤️

[@woodysrockspyro6436]

Newbies use em... tipping over is a given when starting. After the first few rides poof gone. Had a new guy follow us through some single track yesterday. Hope he left his in. 😁 Dang. Sure wish there were some tracks like that around here. I might have to come south for a bit. Awesome vid. PUSH YOURSELF. quit making excuses and enjoy the ride. TODAY is the only day you get!

[@NPPLHD]

Love the soundtrack on this one definitely better than that other "music". Keep the good vibes going.

[@adredsox79]

Aj all I hear is excuse after excuse why u can’t do something. Why not do it. Stop trying to be a instructor in ur riding. Go ride the damn bike like u stole. U seem to worry about how u look riding over how ur doing. Cmon man. Letsss goooo

[@yukonjon5964]

it's called having the best life you can with out getting hurt if possible. nothing wrong with that. but i'm sure you're an ex pro racer with your own business as well.

[@shmirdonkin]

Practicing with jett is definitely going to elevate you. Keep it up.

[@franklinknisley1953]

AJ, you are awesome! Who else would point out the slow line to the competition. Seriously, good luck in '23.

[@TheRealSkeptyk]

AJ in the spirit of Cyber week, do you have a better discount on BlackRifle coffee? If so... drop it here, rather give you the credit.

[@xgino850ginox]

70% everyday is better than burning out or injury

[@19Jharris]

Good to see him on a real bike but hearing a guy at his caliber on a 2 stroke is nothing better Get the new generation on 2 strokes imagine what the sport could be AJ always calls it how it is with humility

[@07Leebo]

5 days into boot camp or the gym is always a shock to the system. Great content too see how brutal Monster Energy Supercross is in reality, especially against those Lawrence lads!

[@Dirt_Bike_Dave]

AJ there is a company yhat makes those sweat pads for goggles...Jwalk #841 runs them...forget the company name...I'll try to find it.

[@yukonjon5964]

AJ you may want to bolt on a good old fashioned glide plate. it fills in between the frame rails and makes it even so when you case a jump the bike does not catch in the dirt as bad. it's a good safety item.

[@greenbay1149]

Love these vids want one everyday lol

[@gregotto1296]

AJ, what is that piece of asphalt in the background? You guys need supermotos!

[@kylelangworthy9641]

LOL just found out you grew up in Connecticut and you had family and Colchester where I'm from and then you show up on this video wearing an Alice in chains shirt LOL. Lane Staley is by far the best singer ever. No I'm not a weird stalker I'm just saying this is a wicked cool coincidence.

[@ryancordeau6322]

Thanks for the longer vids🤙

[@KingFriday274]

Wait why do you look so much better in the whoops? Did they make them smaller?

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

Great video! I'm loving the content from the new facility. Keep grinding, I can already see improvement.

[@bdawg4297]

Training with two Aussies & no 2023 schools in Australia. Not cool bro…not cool!😂 Those hip pads are a waste of time for guys like you that keep it rubber side down. 🇦🇺

[@LiveFAST17]

If your bike is holding you back, why not do a pipe and tune? Just curious!

[@KingFriday274]

Could you sneak into the dog pound at night and put 330 on a lawrence factory bike? Then you'd have a bit more for the triples...

[@constant_evolution_genetic478]

You keep saying your bike your bike your bike.. get that sucker dialed in brother, the moto academy supports you brother, spend the money and gilet your motor to twisted and put all those excuses aside, you got it in you, just believe it man

[@patrickcahill5569]

I’ve always been told you need the proper equipment to properly ride a supercross track. I’m sure you have the means to properly set your bike up for what your doing.

[@bigbean69420]

0:45 lol i've always used those, you pull them out?? saved my ass many a time

[@yukonjon5964]

definitely worth having the foam hip guards. and you can glue plastic on them so they handle more impact. like from the side of a 5 gal bucket.

[@Gobo-370]

Question about the bike can you not just throw some aftermarket parts on to gain some more power that you need to do some of these triples obviously I’m assuming the bike is stock with only supercross suspension added if it’s not stock just disregard this ahahaha

[@rtimetoride7645]

I've must've missed something. You are talking about not having enough bike out of the corners, so are you trying to do this on a stock bike besides suspension to prove a point?

[@xd_gangster693]

might as well walk over to Jett and hunters engine room and grab one or two. then put your stock one in there and put a HRC sticker maybe a redbull sticker on it. no one will know

[@DSGB2199]

First summer in florida huh

[@MotoSloth_9]

There is a company in the UK that makes a Motocross specific product to replace the maxipad solution but I can not remember the name for the life of me 😅

[@quadcityracing]

AJ get a full yoshimira, and pull the sound baffle out. Really wakes up the bottom.

[@andrewtorgerson6143]

it seems like ur gonna do better this season!! you should get on trt maybe that could help!

[@rollemmedia6439]

2005ish Spy made a google system that the upper foam was recessed so you could add a replaceable maxi pad. (Their design) It was a great set up. I would also stick the pads on my bike helmet.

[@big_enoah]

Where i. The world is it 100 degrees out? Straight 28 degrees today in missouri

[@louiejones4092]

At least you looked better going through the woops in this video.

[@tompatrick8155]

Be thankful Jett is there to keep you pissed - hard is good!

[@georgephillips8821]

If you have a look on Jeff walker video they do have specific pads for sweat on your goggles keep up the work looking grate 💪💪💪

[@adamjameswhalan6602]

Don’t wet the back of your neck when you overheat mate It can cause you to feel like crap It can even cause you to pass out sometimes Cool the front of your head next time

[@yukonjon5964]

very interesting. never heard this.

[@deanwcampbell]

Thanks for the video Aj, keep up the good hard work 👍 Could have done with out seeing Jet The Jerk Lawrence though

[@brodiedarcy7302]

More of jett and hunter would have good but still you ain’t slow my guy

[@TheShift1313]

Can we get Cam to make a sick edit of AJs hairline!

[@nicholasdonato7774]

Why does he have one blank number plate on his left side it almost looks like he has a number 1

[@johnsully7222]

Wish I had your skill on a dirt bike……if I did have your skills, I would work so verrry hard to make a supercross main…making the main makes you one of the best riders in the country…good luck…maybe a bit more intensity/focus is needed?

[@johnsully7222]

@Aj_Catanzaro1 hahaha…at least reed had skills to win/compete…didn’t train for a possible huge comeback…against not many top riders…what a loser…are you a loser also? Will you ever make a main? Hahaha…loser. Teach what?

[@joeldepas9928]

Yall need an outdoor shower head rather that trying to go inside to that shower or using the sink outside

[@derikmacik811]

How u fit in 28” pants

[@GreyeTate]

That looks so exhausting🥵don’t blow yourself out!

[@DriverJamie815]

Thank you for showing the world how tuff and great this sport is. Can’t wait to see you in every main!!!

[@Dirtbiker4541]

Oh no you don’t have the holes in side plate..there goes even more power oh no

[@brianjones7681]

Bro....greatest band ever...Alice in Chains!!!! I'm a Layne Staley snob though, so I stick to the old AiC

[@atiprocharger]

Mr Harris is this why you have not been doing any rc content?

[@06baty]

you guys need to set up an outside shower for quick cool downs

[@ElaynasBobs]

Super pumped to be seeing the journey man. Injury prevention should be the #1 vibe - because if you just keep doing what your doing without injury your gonna be one of the top guys

[@craigsteinman9807]

We are all rooting for you albert..but win or lose your a hero and a icon of the sport we love ..GOOD LUCK

[@MotoXjunk]

The Alice in Chains shirt made me happy

[@rookiemikevids7747]

You have To many mind. no mind. the last samurai

[@MotoXjunk]

Love these videos tho keep em coming

[@kennyrmurray]

Love the dog running through the water! Jet is a little younger than you don’t forget, probably lighter and maybe less muscular. Sorry Jet lol. I’m sure he has a lot more time to practice and stay in shape also. Great job though! When is the SX race?

[@kennyrmurray]

@AJ_CATANZARO I don’t have that

[@scottbawden834]

Dude, Alice in Chains! Love it.

[@bryand2978]

Do you still like the 350 over the 450? You definitely have gotten faster.

[@carisi2k11]

AJ learning from Jett...... Also Doug in the water not listening at all to Allycat was hillarious...........

[@codychavers5268]

6:05 that was sick 🤢

[@icool247]

AJ, why not try arenacross?

[@coyotef150surfer7]

The maxi goggle liner - genius

[@xp9733]

When he Aj sees the camera his face like😁

[@cmx2143]

I saw a foot dab! 10 pushups!! Feet back on the pegs LoL 😂😆

[@orka212911]

Need ya in Michigan Brother.

[@paulburke798]

Alice in Chains top, noice! Good montage music, Rooster maybe @CameronBushey...! :)

[@artvandelay2111]

Alice In Chains ??? ........ nice 👍

[@Douger318]

SURE DO ALOT OF WINNING GROW UP

[@byronambo4699]

Love your style and technique but bro you think too much. You aren’t attacking the track. It looks like you’re warning up. The more you lean forward, the more you can gas it. Just thought I’d throw a different mindset out there lo 🦾

[@wifpwcf]

haahahahahha youfr over thinking

[@WalkerRacing]

Love the Alice in chains shirt

[@thedirtdigger5990]

YES!! I still use those hip pads 😆