Thanks for the posts and advice. I think I'm probably overtraining as I'm tired, I do use a lower gear on hills than usual and I don't feel that power while climbing that I had not too long ago. There is another factor - I've been riding my new CX bike I bought so I can ride dirt as much as possible while mostly riding on the road. The bike is so much fun but it is very heavy - 8 pounds more than my road bike. Maybe I need the lower gear for the increased weight? Not sure.
Ride is in 3 days. I found a flat ride to spin for 17 miles today. I can see the benefit of using a trainer because there's no way to ride with a group and keep it easy; at least I don't have that kind of discipline.
Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
Monday: 1 hour on the trainer of light to moderate effort with maximum efforts of 4 x 30" X 4'.
Tuesday: Same thing, but 3 X 30".
Wednesday: Same as Tuesday.
Thursday: 30' recovery on the trainer.
Friday: Off.
I don't understand the nomenclature of "maximum efforts of 4 x 30" X 4' ". Is that 4 efforts of 30 seconds? What's the 4 minutes when the workout is 60 minutes? Thanks.