Road Bike Racing - anybody else doing over/unders right now?

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merlinextraligh
07-18-07, 07:29 AM
Last couple of weeks my program's feature has been over/unders: 10 minute interval, first 8 minutes at FTP, and cadence of 100, last 2 minutes maximal effort at cadence of 110-120, 5 minutes rest, repeat.


Just wanted to say how much these really suck. Anyone sharing the pain?

Snicklefritz
07-18-07, 07:42 AM
I've had some of these on weekends when I am not racing. Done on hills. painful. It better make me faster!!!
merlinextraligh
07-18-07, 09:30 AM
Makes sense to do them when no racing. It's the hardest solo workout I can recall doing, and as close as I can get to race intensity by myself.

We're in a lull with no racing in Florida this time of year, so I suppose that's why my coach has them on the schedule now. (Either that or he's just a sadistic prick.)

kensuf
07-18-07, 11:57 AM
No.

Training is for wussy.

Actually, I do two "mini-races" a week (T/H). 1:45 and 1:30 respectively.

BTW, are you doing Palatka?

And there's races here. One next Tuesday @ Lake Louisa, another on August 7th. And four in Atlanta next weekend.
reef58
07-18-07, 12:51 PM
Merlin how many do you complete per session?

Richard
merlinextraligh
07-18-07, 12:53 PM
4 right now. I'd like to work up to 6.
reef58
07-18-07, 01:03 PM
Wow, I may give them a try next week. Today was my 2 x 20 day.

Richard