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12-11-14, 12:13 AM
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Rain is on the menu for tomorrow here. A crapton of it, and 30-40 mph winds with gusts up to 74 mph. I guess riding is out haha.
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12-11-14, 12:22 AM
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12-11-14, 01:38 AM
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Which makes me think... I need to find a testing protocol that works for me. On Monday I bailed 15min into a 20' test (my second ever test) due to poor pacing and a bad attitude. I chose a value for my FTP using that test as a reference and my intuition, clearly not a rigorous method by any means.
I think I'm going to look into the 8' testing protocol, mainly out of curiosity. I know about the @waterrockets 3min all-out AC burner FTP test; no way in hell I'm doing that.
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12-11-14, 08:16 AM
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Well that went very well, at 98 and 102% of my recently-tested FTP. The first interval slightly hurt, but must have opened me up as I felt great during #2 .
12-11-14, 08:36 AM
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Which makes me think... I need to find a testing protocol that works for me. On Monday I bailed 15min into a 20' test (my second ever test) due to poor pacing and a bad attitude. I chose a value for my FTP using that test as a reference and my intuition, clearly not a rigorous method by any means.
12-11-14, 09:48 AM
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Yeah, this is often the case for me too.
Right, it may be a good idea to continue executing the 20' test as a mental exercise. I realize too that the more I ride/train with a PM, the better I will become at pacing.
Part of the thing about an FTP test is it's also teaching you how to pace yourself at max effort level, which IMO, is invaluable for a race situation. Yeah you're likely never going to be pegged exactly at 105% of your FTP for 20 minutes, but knowing how to pace yourself in a situation like that is the difference between burning matches while at the limit and conserving just enough energy to not get popped.
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12-11-14, 04:08 PM
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156lbs... time for an emergency burrito.
12-11-14, 07:59 PM
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20 mins of stepping up on my plyo box, some weighted some not.
Then 30 mins running, in the rain.
I draw the line at running in place though!!! I mean I have standards.
Then 30 mins running, in the rain.
I draw the line at running in place though!!! I mean I have standards.
12-11-14, 08:09 PM
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Scheduled an off day due to #HellaStorm .
12-11-14, 08:14 PM
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had to do some work years ago in that area. i wasn't a road-rider at the time, but i used to drive up to skyline to ride my MTB. in thinking back on it, the roads seem perfect...but my memory of the drivers was pretty crazy. i never loved the times i had to ride my MTB up on skyline.
my nerves are probably more hardened from road miles than they were back then, though.
12-11-14, 09:07 PM
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Planned to do some 5 minute intervals but ended up trading pulls with some guy who eventually blew up. Legs were solid so then just hit the 40 mile route as hard as I could to beat the darkness. Finished a few minutes under 2 hours, now to prep for the rain.
Work: 1499 kJ
Intensity: 85%
Training load: 142
I was pretty down on myself the last week or two since it seemed like I was regressing. Today changed that. I didn't set any major marks (the road had too much debris and had too many turns) but had a solid effort.
Work: 1499 kJ
Intensity: 85%
Training load: 142
I was pretty down on myself the last week or two since it seemed like I was regressing. Today changed that. I didn't set any major marks (the road had too much debris and had too many turns) but had a solid effort.
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12-11-14, 09:37 PM
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dumping buckets here, so 'twas trainer night.
3x10 @ FTP ... legs couldn't put out the power and I just couldn't find a comfortable position.
3x10 @ FTP ... legs couldn't put out the power and I just couldn't find a comfortable position.
12-11-14, 09:44 PM
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It's going to be dumping buckets here Saturday so I'm doing my efforts now. Still can't break 1,000w but getting much closer, 953 after climbing all the 10%+ stuff.
Tomorrow will be easy spin.
Tomorrow will be easy spin.
12-11-14, 10:00 PM
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Peak?
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12-11-14, 10:08 PM
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Yeah peak. Lost a lot of strength in that 4 months off the bike, plus at 135lb I'm not a guy who will ever dump crazy watts.
12-11-14, 11:02 PM
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also 1k isn't bad for a lightweight!
12-11-14, 11:07 PM
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how's the riding (safety-wise) around there?
had to do some work years ago in that area. i wasn't a road-rider at the time, but i used to drive up to skyline to ride my MTB. in thinking back on it, the roads seem perfect...but my memory of the drivers was pretty crazy. i never loved the times i had to ride my MTB up on skyline.
my nerves are probably more hardened from road miles than they were back then, though.
had to do some work years ago in that area. i wasn't a road-rider at the time, but i used to drive up to skyline to ride my MTB. in thinking back on it, the roads seem perfect...but my memory of the drivers was pretty crazy. i never loved the times i had to ride my MTB up on skyline.
my nerves are probably more hardened from road miles than they were back then, though.
12-11-14, 11:27 PM
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how's the riding (safety-wise) around there?
had to do some work years ago in that area. i wasn't a road-rider at the time, but i used to drive up to skyline to ride my MTB. in thinking back on it, the roads seem perfect...but my memory of the drivers was pretty crazy. i never loved the times i had to ride my MTB up on skyline.
my nerves are probably more hardened from road miles than they were back then, though.
had to do some work years ago in that area. i wasn't a road-rider at the time, but i used to drive up to skyline to ride my MTB. in thinking back on it, the roads seem perfect...but my memory of the drivers was pretty crazy. i never loved the times i had to ride my MTB up on skyline.
my nerves are probably more hardened from road miles than they were back then, though.
12-12-14, 12:00 AM
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Rode 8 days in a row due to missed rides last week (rain.) Most of it was in the dark. 265 miles and close to 9k Kj's. Looking forward to a rest day tomorrow.
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12-12-14, 12:53 PM
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3 hours this morning, dry at first then slightly wet but not bad.
Legs were pretty sore from the running action last night though!!
Legs were pretty sore from the running action last night though!!
12-12-14, 01:31 PM
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Yeah, I did a test almost six years back now where I managed a 5 sec average of 897. Plug in my weight at the time (123) and it was actually surprisingly far up the e-wang chart. Not outstanding, but solid. A peak 5' between 900 and 1,000 is pretty good at 135 lbs. Yeah, in a flat or downhill drag race you might have a problem, but on the right terrain and/or with smart riding, you're not exactly bringing a knife to a *** fight.
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In a little mini break due to finals and all that jazz. Come monday i should be able to ride a considerable amount, and then i leave for florida on thursday! #minitrainingcamp
12-12-14, 03:43 PM
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2x20' on the spin bike in the gym. Sweaty mess. They keep the place too damn warm for anyone actually doing any work and the fans are totally ineffective.
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Yeah, I did a test almost six years back now where I managed a 5 sec average of 897. Plug in my weight at the time (123) and it was actually surprisingly far up the e-wang chart. Not outstanding, but solid. A peak 5' between 900 and 1,000 is pretty good at 135 lbs. Yeah, in a flat or downhill drag race you might have a problem, but on the right terrain and/or with smart riding, you're not exactly bringing a knife to a *** fight.
12-12-14, 05:08 PM
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I get pissed when I can't do what I did last week.
Ride angry and stay motivated.
Ride angry and stay motivated.