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12-02-12, 04:36 PM
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No racing in 2013 for me. Hard to motivate myself to ride right now.
12-02-12, 05:12 PM
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I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!
12-02-12, 06:20 PM
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Same here.. I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!
I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!
12-02-12, 06:41 PM
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3x15s on the trainer...
Let the threshold work begin!
Let the threshold work begin!
12-02-12, 09:29 PM
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12-02-12, 10:22 PM
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Committed to torturing myself for at least 90 minutes before work tomorrow. The only question is inside or outside.
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Same here.. I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!
I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!i don't think there is a soul in the world who prefers riding on a trainer to riding outdoors; however, it is a reality for many of us. if you've committed to racing in 2013 (great!), why don't you imagine what it is going to feel like when you are getting dropped in your early races. seriously: take a few moments to really visualize this.
perhaps that will give you some motivation to hop on the trainer when you're not feeling like it. the guys who are faster than you are sucking it up.
if you are not doing so already, consider doing trainer sessions with intensity. i can understand your feeling of boredom; riding along without specific purpose on a trainer does that to me.
think about what you want; if you want to do well and don't take this time, don't complain about lack of results next year.
now get on that bike and pedal!
12-03-12, 07:29 AM
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Great advice...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
12-03-12, 08:21 AM
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Saturday: 3.5 hours with a group ride in the middle
Sunday: 4.5 hours endurance
This week is a rest week before my vacation. Next week I will be renting a bike and be doing quite a bit of riding. Needless to say, I am quite excited to get out of dreary New Jersey and ride in the sun.
Sunday: 4.5 hours endurance
This week is a rest week before my vacation. Next week I will be renting a bike and be doing quite a bit of riding. Needless to say, I am quite excited to get out of dreary New Jersey and ride in the sun.
12-03-12, 08:57 AM
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12-03-12, 09:09 AM
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Time to rebuild the power lost during last season. I had great early season sprint but dropped too much weight and rode/raced all summer with super high cadence. My climbing ability went crazy but I lost more power than I expected.
Every training ride was Z4-Z5 and I was not taking in nearly enough calories and that beat my body down too much. I am now varying my workouts and resting smarter. Looking for a coach too...
Time to slow down cadence and torture the legs all winter.
Every training ride was Z4-Z5 and I was not taking in nearly enough calories and that beat my body down too much. I am now varying my workouts and resting smarter. Looking for a coach too...
Time to slow down cadence and torture the legs all winter.
12-03-12, 11:35 AM
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90' z2/z3 commute on the fixed gear. These rides are good; they just need to be longer but unfortunately I'm lacking the organization and motivation to leave the house at 5:30am.
12-03-12, 03:33 PM
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Started BrBa season 4 on the trainer for 45' this morning. Good episode, and got to seem some artful skillz with the utility knife. Gus doesn't just hire out all his dirty work.
At lunch, 45' of SST with a teammate. Went a lot faster than I'd imagined we would go.
Yesterday my wife and I headed out for a hilly ride for 90 minutes, and that was fun. In the afternoon, 120 minutes of soccer.
At lunch, 45' of SST with a teammate. Went a lot faster than I'd imagined we would go.
Yesterday my wife and I headed out for a hilly ride for 90 minutes, and that was fun. In the afternoon, 120 minutes of soccer.
12-03-12, 04:05 PM
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Great advice...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
i guess if i were put in prison eventually i'd wake up and say 'ok, this is my reality--how do i make the best of today?'
there are actually many positive things about training indoors; it is very time efficient, there are no stop lights/signs, no cars, nothing to interrupt an interval...very easy to maintain pacing, no need to worry about clothing in the winter, etc.
one can choose to focus on the positive aspects or the negatives.
12-03-12, 05:42 PM
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what's the saying? oh yeah..."if you think you cannot, you won't. if you think you can, you might."
i don't think there is a soul in the world who prefers riding on a trainer to riding outdoors; however, it is a reality for many of us. if you've committed to racing in 2013 (great!), why don't you imagine what it is going to feel like when you are getting dropped in your early races. seriously: take a few moments to really visualize this.
perhaps that will give you some motivation to hop on the trainer when you're not feeling like it. the guys who are faster than you are sucking it up.
if you are not doing so already, consider doing trainer sessions with intensity. i can understand your feeling of boredom; riding along without specific purpose on a trainer does that to me.
think about what you want; if you want to do well and don't take this time, don't complain about lack of results next year.
now get on that bike and pedal!
i don't think there is a soul in the world who prefers riding on a trainer to riding outdoors; however, it is a reality for many of us. if you've committed to racing in 2013 (great!), why don't you imagine what it is going to feel like when you are getting dropped in your early races. seriously: take a few moments to really visualize this.
perhaps that will give you some motivation to hop on the trainer when you're not feeling like it. the guys who are faster than you are sucking it up.
if you are not doing so already, consider doing trainer sessions with intensity. i can understand your feeling of boredom; riding along without specific purpose on a trainer does that to me.
think about what you want; if you want to do well and don't take this time, don't complain about lack of results next year.
now get on that bike and pedal!
This is truely a great documentary, they interview him on a bikie ride, and ask personal questions that you've never heard like, "what is your favourtie colour?" It's awesome, I definitely recommend this to anyone when you have the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vj_qyxWfdQ&feature=plcp
I have a coach and some of the rides consist of 2.5 hours of just riding at 75%.. those are really the only ones that rip my motivation level to the ground. Intensity does bring some thinking and pain involved which keeps the mind focused, therefore less bordem.
Thanks a ton for this, it really helped
!Great advice...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
You need to ride with a purpose on a trainer. Just getting on and spinning the pedals is so difficult for anyone, but getting on with a defined purpose makes the time go by much faster. Also, remember it's tough for all of us. I know that when I start my indoor workouts that there will be an adjustment period. It usually takes me about a week or two of solid training before I get into the swing of things. I started back on the trainer last week and it was shear heII. I had just finished a nice block of week and was doing a recovery week. The legs were sore, the mind was not focused and the workouts sucked. This weekend the real work started and Saturday hurt, but Sunday I felt better. It still hurt and was tough, but things were flowing better. Feeling more natural you would say. I know that as this week progresses things will only improve and by January I will once again be doing my 2.5-3hr trainer sessions. These are sessions that I look as insane right now, but will be the norm then.
Baby steps, it's all about baby steps...
Thanks for the advice!
12-03-12, 06:05 PM
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Call me when you do 4 hours on the trainer. Actually by mid january i dont mind, its nice to just ride by then 
Honestly, most of my riding is on the rollers once school starts, and it gets dark earlier, no other time.
Honestly, most of my riding is on the rollers once school starts, and it gets dark earlier, no other time.
12-03-12, 06:12 PM
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This is truely a great documentary, they interview him on a bikie ride, and ask personal questions that you've never heard like, "what is your favourtie colour?" It's awesome, I definitely recommend this to anyone when you have the time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vj_qyxWfdQ&feature=plcp
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i'm starting the waterrocket training plan. I'll be watching breaking bad every night when i go to ride.
12-03-12, 06:21 PM
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Same here.. I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!
I am going to race in 2013, I'm actually very excited for my first real racing season, but it's incredibly hard to hop on the trainer, it's so depressing that I actually can't force myself to ride it even for 1 hour. I'm going to get killed in every race I do. Good luck to you though, motivation wise!I'll be going to Afghanistan. And I'll be riding as much as I can on a god damned stationary bike. Watching movies on an iPad, with an assault rifle and plate carrier leaned up against the bike, as the world carries on without me.
So, please, get your happy ass on the trainer, and suck it up.
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12-03-12, 07:09 PM
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DOK - when are you heading over? Stay safe and thanks for your service.
12-03-12, 07:36 PM
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Here's some motivation for you:
I'll be going to Afghanistan. And I'll be riding as much as I can on a god damned stationary bike. Watching movies on an iPad, with an assault rifle and plate carrier leaned up against the bike, as the world carries on without me.
So, please, get your happy ass on the trainer, and suck it up.
I'll be going to Afghanistan. And I'll be riding as much as I can on a god damned stationary bike. Watching movies on an iPad, with an assault rifle and plate carrier leaned up against the bike, as the world carries on without me.
So, please, get your happy ass on the trainer, and suck it up.