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11-19-14, 11:14 PM
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1:15 JRA / threshold / Vo2Max. After yesterday's track session, today, I planned some threshold / Vo2Max climbing. My legs felt like crap at the start and did not feel much better as time went on. I was riding on PCH along the ocean and decided to JRA to Corona del Mar beach. It was a gorgeous day.
I got back to the start of the climb and thought, what the hell, I have all year to fill the right side of the curve and did a z4/z5 climb. My last 5 minutes was Vo2max power. I headed back and called it a day.
Took a one hour nap and went to the gym for some upper body, core and leg work. Did some box jumping.
I got back to the start of the climb and thought, what the hell, I have all year to fill the right side of the curve and did a z4/z5 climb. My last 5 minutes was Vo2max power. I headed back and called it a day.
Took a one hour nap and went to the gym for some upper body, core and leg work. Did some box jumping.
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11-20-14, 06:22 AM
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Recovery spin on tap for today. Then planning to brave the 20 degree Temps tomorrow and ride to work for some zone 2 work
11-20-14, 09:18 AM
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2.5hrs z1/2
11-20-14, 09:23 AM
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Was going to start a trainerroad plan yesterday, but it was 10pm by the time I was done with familial duties, so I'll have to start tonight. Since I'm primarily on the trainer these days, I'll have to force myself to get up at 5-5:30 to get a session in before my son wakes up for the day, rather than trying to fit something in 9-10pm.
11-20-14, 11:42 AM
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Only 1.5 hours this morning, pretty weak.
Did 30' uphill @ 85%.
Feels like 85% might be closer to 75-80%, testing will commence next week.
Did 30' uphill @ 85%.
Feels like 85% might be closer to 75-80%, testing will commence next week.
11-20-14, 11:47 AM
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11-20-14, 11:53 AM
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Day off today, 3hrs z2 yesterday, 2hrs w 90min tempo the day before.
I did my 3hr ride yesterday at 195w, which felt easy. 200W for longer duration has been an arbitrary goal of mine for a while now; looks like I'm knockin' on that door.
Up next: Get that FTP north of 300w, then start sharpening my high end, which has always been my strength! I'm excited to see the power numbers I can generate for shorter durations.
I did my 3hr ride yesterday at 195w, which felt easy. 200W for longer duration has been an arbitrary goal of mine for a while now; looks like I'm knockin' on that door.
Up next: Get that FTP north of 300w, then start sharpening my high end, which has always been my strength! I'm excited to see the power numbers I can generate for shorter durations.
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11-20-14, 12:14 PM
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But I'm trying to train some weaknesses (FTP, steady efforts), in addition to having fun with more crit-related stuff that I'm better at/enjoy doing.
So once or twice a week I try do some steady stuff, like today.
11-20-14, 12:47 PM
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**** no! I generally avoid extended climbs around here actually.
But I'm trying to train some weaknesses (FTP, steady efforts), in addition to having fun with more crit-related stuff that I'm better at/enjoy doing.
So once or twice a week I try do some steady stuff, like today.
But I'm trying to train some weaknesses (FTP, steady efforts), in addition to having fun with more crit-related stuff that I'm better at/enjoy doing.
So once or twice a week I try do some steady stuff, like today.
11-20-14, 12:56 PM
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And fwiw I've lost a few pounds in the last week, probably from all the riding.
Not even trying to lose weight though - I might be the only guy on this board happy with their weight! =]
11-20-14, 01:15 PM
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35 degrees, shorter days but still commuting.....trying to get that BASSe and less treble anyway i can.
11-20-14, 02:24 PM
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**** no! I generally avoid extended climbs around here actually.
But I'm trying to train some weaknesses (FTP, steady efforts), in addition to having fun with more crit-related stuff that I'm better at/enjoy doing.
So once or twice a week I try do some steady stuff, like today.
But I'm trying to train some weaknesses (FTP, steady efforts), in addition to having fun with more crit-related stuff that I'm better at/enjoy doing.
So once or twice a week I try do some steady stuff, like today.
11-20-14, 02:31 PM
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On vacation without the bike but managed to get in a set of 3'+3' over-unders on the hotel gym stationary, plus weights.
11-20-14, 02:57 PM
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Super tough morning ride. Following Dylan as he absolutely hammers for a few minutes, I pull through quick, and then 5 guys come past including Dylan who says "last"... wtf? I look back and can't see the pack. Ten minutes later Dylan single handedly dropped me and another guy from the break, then stayed away with the other 3 desperately hanging on.
11-20-14, 03:01 PM
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Super tough morning ride. Following Dylan as he absolutely hammers for a few minutes, I pull through quick, and then 5 guys come past including Dylan who says "last"... wtf? I look back and can't see the pack. Ten minutes later Dylan single handedly dropped me and another guy from the break, then stayed away with the other 3 desperately hanging on.
11-20-14, 03:02 PM
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Super tough morning ride. Following Dylan as he absolutely hammers for a few minutes, I pull through quick, and then 5 guys come past including Dylan who says "last"... wtf? I look back and can't see the pack. Ten minutes later Dylan single handedly dropped me and another guy from the break, then stayed away with the other 3 desperately hanging on.
***please note sarcastic voice
11-20-14, 03:03 PM
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That's exactly what he's supposed to say. It keeps you focused looking forward so you don't have to keep looking back.
11-20-14, 03:16 PM
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11-20-14, 03:18 PM
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11-20-14, 03:19 PM
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10 minutes warm up on trainer then strength training 40 minutes on the trainer at mostly at 75%. My arms were a bit shaky holding me upright after strength work. Feeling tired head achy and hungry today. Usually not a good sign. Oh...and it feels like my right ear has been plugged for the last few days. Annoying! Going try to get this headache under control and to eat a little more and still try to work out tonight unless I start feeling worse.
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11-20-14, 04:39 PM
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I got my 90 minutes in, at a worse time than @mattm . I couldn't figure out why it was so wet. That's my acting "what is this?!"
I should add that it would probably really annoy most of you to know how hardcore I felt for riding in the rain. I even knew it was going to rain when I went out!!
