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02-03-15, 01:15 PM
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On the trainer damn! Best I can do on my training is like 600-700w before I feel like it's gonna fall over..
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It's like someone flipped a switch today and the group ride got faster....I didn't get the memo ahead of time but managed to hold on :-)
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02-03-15, 11:12 PM
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Did an impromptu 20 minute test, it wasn't pretty. Maybe its just me, but when you can't hit the target pace in the first 3 minutes, things tend to get a bit more lackadaisical. The good thing is my cardio is what kept me down and that can be built back up really quickly.
Ran out of food in my stomach at the end, time - 2:15, 2600 gain, 125 tss, 1000 kjs.
Ran out of food in my stomach at the end, time - 2:15, 2600 gain, 125 tss, 1000 kjs.
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Rest week for me, lots of easy Z1 and Z2 riding. These are the weeks that seem to be the hardest for me. Type A personality always wants to do more!
02-04-15, 07:20 AM
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No doubt, it's why I NEED a coach, keeps me honest.
02-04-15, 08:22 AM
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****s and giggles 90 minutes low zone 4. 120 TSS
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02-04-15, 08:28 AM
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4hrs 4x15min tempo. Above freezing this afternoon, woooo!
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Easy spin on the trainer while watching Archer then Peter Gunn. Am now full of awesomeness and cool.
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02-04-15, 12:14 PM
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didn't know what to do yesterday so I went for fun and reset some times on Strava segments.
https://www.strava.com/activities/250066703
exploded my chain 2/3 of the way up a 3 minute hill. 560w for 1:40 at time of failure.
https://www.strava.com/activities/250066703
exploded my chain 2/3 of the way up a 3 minute hill. 560w for 1:40 at time of failure.
02-04-15, 12:24 PM
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This morning I did 344w (5.1 w/kg) for 5', then 690w for 30", best for me so far this season (since Oct).
The intervals weren't named after any writers or cat 3's, so I'm not sure how much capital they'll really get me in the 33 tho..
02-04-15, 12:28 PM
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02-04-15, 12:29 PM
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I'd just straight up #brag but my power isn't all that!
This morning I did 344w (5.1 w/kg) for 5', then 690w for 30", best for me so far this season (since Oct).
The intervals weren't named after any writers or cat 3's, so I'm not sure how much capital they'll really get me in the 33 tho..
This morning I did 344w (5.1 w/kg) for 5', then 690w for 30", best for me so far this season (since Oct).
The intervals weren't named after any writers or cat 3's, so I'm not sure how much capital they'll really get me in the 33 tho..
02-04-15, 12:33 PM
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I'd just straight up #brag but my power isn't all that!
This morning I did 344w (5.1 w/kg) for 5', then 690w for 30", best for me so far this season (since Oct).
The intervals weren't named after any writers or cat 3's, so I'm not sure how much capital they'll really get me in the 33 tho..
This morning I did 344w (5.1 w/kg) for 5', then 690w for 30", best for me so far this season (since Oct).
The intervals weren't named after any writers or cat 3's, so I'm not sure how much capital they'll really get me in the 33 tho..
)to be in a position to attempt sprinting (around 17.4 for 5") at the end of races. I'm pretty big, so hiding behind others only goes so far.
02-04-15, 12:34 PM
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It's settled; henceforth I do "weak sauce" intervals!
I like it.
I like it.
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That's darn good. The best I've done in that range is 4.9 for 4' (last night on a trainer). I'm around 10.3 for 30". I've really been working the FTP (3.7 )to be in a position to attempt sprinting (around 17.4 for 5") at the end of races. I'm pretty big, so hiding behind others only goes so far.
)to be in a position to attempt sprinting (around 17.4 for 5") at the end of races. I'm pretty big, so hiding behind others only goes so far.You can get so much out of positioning & timing. FTP doesn't really gain you that much in crits, considering all the coasting that goes on.
So I don't see any valid excuses, keep trying! =]
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Seems to me those numbers are legit, and you should be able to do something with them. I mean I guess you've won crits so you know this..
You can get so much out of positioning & timing. FTP doesn't really gain you that much in crits, considering all the coasting that goes on.
So I don't see any valid excuses, keep trying! =]
You can get so much out of positioning & timing. FTP doesn't really gain you that much in crits, considering all the coasting that goes on.
So I don't see any valid excuses, keep trying! =]
But yeah, timing and position seems to be paramount. I'll just keep putting myself in the mix or wait for @aaronmcd to upgrade and then just sit on his wheel when he rides off the front.
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Oh boy. 710 Watts 30 second power. I am such a b!tch.
02-04-15, 12:57 PM
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An hour on the trainer with 30 minutes of Z4. Then 2 hours backcountry XC skiing which was about a million times more fun. Conditions are PERFECT.
I am fairly adventurous on XC skis (more adventurous than skilled, which is sometimes a problem) but there was a set of tracks out there from somebody who is either incredibly ballsy or incredibly stupid (or, maybe, dead). I would follow the tracks for a while then just have to shake my head and go around whatever cliff he/she shot off of, and rejoin the tracks later.
I am fairly adventurous on XC skis (more adventurous than skilled, which is sometimes a problem) but there was a set of tracks out there from somebody who is either incredibly ballsy or incredibly stupid (or, maybe, dead). I would follow the tracks for a while then just have to shake my head and go around whatever cliff he/she shot off of, and rejoin the tracks later.
02-04-15, 02:27 PM
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But yeah, timing and position seems to be paramount. I'll just keep putting myself in the mix or wait for @aaronmcd to upgrade and then just sit on his wheel when he rides off the front.
But yeah, timing and position seems to be paramount. I'll just keep putting myself in the mix or wait for @aaronmcd to upgrade and then just sit on his wheel when he rides off the front.