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That was a tough session! On the 60 seconds at 110-130 rpms I held 113/346, 116/324, 118/337, 118/339. On the alternating 2 and 3 minute VO2 efforts I held 478/414, 452/401 and 432/360. I had 3 minutes between each. I really fell apart on that last one. On the stomps (53/15, in the saddle starting […]

CRAMPING: A CASE STUDY – THE PERFECT STORM, PART 1 By Coach John Hughes RBR Premium Member Tom D. recently e-mailed us an excellent set of questions on cramping based on his own ongoing issues with cramps. His experience and the myriad issues surrounding the prevention and treatment of cramps (along with the fact that

DRUG CHEATING IN SPORT UNLIKELY TO CHANGE By Gabe Mirkin, M.D. Every new Olympics seems to yield new drug cheating controversies. Taking performance-enhancing drugs, which can have serious side effects, gives athletes a major unfair advantage over other athletes who do not take drugs. Many athletes at the highest level of sports are taking drugs

After two weeks away, one at the Blue Streak and one at the Michigan time trials, I was back at Cleves tonight. Not a bad effort at 373 watts, 22:28, around 27.5 mph. Held around 375 for the first 6 miles and then upper 360’s for the last four with avg speed at 28 that

I couldn’t resist. back in northern Michigan so I did my favorite century, and it rained again but not for too long. Averaged 247 watts for 5:19. I was at 258 for the first 60 miles. Slowed down some with the rain and the ride through Sleeping Bear Dunes. I’m taking tomorrow off and then

Gold again and another state record. Rode at 402 watts for 6:51, 27.5 mph. The one minute intervals between riders really made difference. Had the course mostly to myself. Passed maybe three riders instead of 15. I love those short races! Felt like I was riding well the entire way.

I did 6×30 seconds on the crit course. Power averages were 619, 652, 649, 657, 651 and 651. Finished with 30 minutes at 170 and then 30 below 100, inside. Yesterdays rest day helped and tomorrow will be off for the drive.

I’ll be driving home tomorrow and will do an indoor recovery ride there. Today I did a shorter ride with one 22 minute effort at 322. I’ve used this same climb many times in the past and this time and power would be pretty typical.

Wonderful ride up to Clingmans Dome and back. I did throw in the 10 and 8 x 30 but they were more about getting the cadence up while climbing. I also threw in 2×5 minutes. Overall, feeling pretty mellow and knowing this climb takes a couple of hours I didn’t kill it on these. That