To Clingmans Dome and back: I made it to the top a few weeks ago in 2:20:00. Knowing I was close to that I pushed the last mile or so and did it in 2:19:50. I think my best is about 10 minutes faster than that but I was doing steady state intervals on the […]

ATING WHILE RIDING: IS SUGAR A BAD THING?  By Coach John Hughes Spring is beautiful in Colorado! The hills are green from the early spring snowfalls and the lakes are full from runoff from the mountain snowpack. Last week I rode up to Carter Lake and back, a 3:30 jaunt that included exploring a dirt

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This wasn’t a bad time (22:50) but certainly not my best effort (339 watts). I did attack the first 3.1 miles (5k) into the wind at 365 avg watts. The last 5 miles of the course I kind of just cruised with the crosswind/tailwind doing its thing. Mentally I think I’m conserving for the races

I used the climb near our house that I’ve used in the past for these (Heekin Avenue). Average power was 409, 404, 396 and 402. I did ride for about 30 minutes inside before I went out to do these. Felt fine other than that cut on my elbow letting me know its there with

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Back riding in Tn with a short two hour ride late yesterday and then a 4.25 hour ride today (72 miles).  Did Cleves on Tuesday with temps in the upper 50’s and humidity at 88%. Slow night. Same power as last week, 350, but over 30 seconds slower. Good training none the less. 

Held 432 for the 2:04 mile and 390 for the 6:40 5k, about the same as outside last year.

Rode well tonight with a 22:40, 92 rpm, 353 watts and 27.15 mph. The first half of the course was into a steady headwind (20+ mph) and the second with a nice tailwind. My power was pretty even on both halves.