Uncategorized
2×60 Tempo Comments
Have to say that when I saw 2×60 minutes at tempo on the schedule I wasn’t thrilled. No way would I do these inside. Fortunately todays weather was pretty decent (40’s) so I got outside. Overall rode 100 miles and fit these in early in the ride. The first 30 minutes went from River Downs
2×60 Tempo Comments Read More »
Tempo
Today was an off day but given some issues with yesterdays schedule I did an hour ride inside on the Cycle-ops with 35 minutes at 280+ and then rode my noon spin class with 47 minutes at about 275. late in the day I did my 55 minute circuit class with plenty of plyometrics, core/foundation
Comments on Smoky Mountain Century
After the winter that wont end back in Cincinnati it was great to get out today for a ride that started with arm/knee warmers and gloves but ended in short sleeves and shorts. Temps went from the upper 30’s to upper 60’s. I started from our house at 10am and headed to Cades Cove riding
Comments on Smoky Mountain Century Read More »
Tempo Data
Had the opportunity to do some tempo efforts in Great Smoky Mountain National Park today. The goal was about 80 minutes total in the 290-310 zone. I ended up with about 70 total minutes over three efforts with power at 293, 299 and 291. It was kind of chilly with temps are 40-42 which isn;t
more steady states
This weeks one and only steady states, schedule for yesterday but done today. Rather than the 4×12’s I did one 15 minute effort at 326, another 15 at 326 and then 18 at 320. Overall not too bad consider how lousy I felt just a few days ago. My weight is still way down at
more steady states Read More »
Weekend Update
I had planned on skipping the Colavita Time Trial on Saturday which turned out to be a good decision. The weather was pretty cold (in the 30’s) and the times were painfully slow. No need to have that kind of fun. Plus I was under the weather all day Friday and into Saturday with the
