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Hi Peter, Thanks for talking to me this afternoon as it was very motivating. It is good to hear that you think that I am on track with my progress. It is also very interesting to get your perspective on the different training exercises that you have me doing on a regular basis and what […]

Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe,” Abraham Lincoln once said. Many cyclists embody that axiom and believe that success correlates directly with volume of preparation. But while success often comes to those that train the hardest, the axe of preparation cuts both

Spent from last Saturday through last evening in NYC. While there I spent about 3-4 hours per day walking the city and specifically Central Park. Also hit the Manhattan Athletic Club three times for 90 minute efforts on their bikes. No power on them but I used perceived effort to do some 4×6 muscle tension,

The file shows my early morning ride while I read my newspapers followed later in the morning by the one hour tempo at 296 watts, 146 avg HR and 80 rpm. Thats a long grind inside!

I use these and many others in my classes and personal training and in my own training. These are not just for the winter months but for year-round fitness. Strength Training for Endurance Athletes Squat combo: weights by side, squat to floor, bring up to shoulders and then press while going up on toes; 2-3

Used the Ault Park course for these and held 322, 22, 321 and 323 with HR in the the mid 130’s to low 140’s. Did one hour circuit training last night and will do the same tomorrow preceded by one hour spin class.

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes I use these in my classes twice a week. I generally avoid machines as they target specific muscles and these work several muscle groups at once. Squat combo: weights by side, squat to floor, bring up to shoulders and then press while going up on toes; 2-3 sets of 12

Given my schedule tomorrow and Saturday (out oftown) I did the 3×30 today. Actually made it more of a non-stop effort. Avg power for the entire ride, 1:49, was 301, NP was 311. The 90 minutes was likely around 313-315. Only stopped for lights on he ride to downtown and then out to 9 mile

I watched a couple dozen people work out today in my classes but other than that it was an off day. Walking the dog was about it. ready to get back on it tomorrow.

I did the 3×30 tempo’s today as my Tuesday schedule is full and its going to rain most of the day. The first 30 minute effort was inside as it was raining today. I held 286 watts. It cleared so I headed out and did 1×60 at 312. Will do some lifting later today in