Stage 1 is done...That was not fun since I just did a FTP test on Thursday to end Nov OS. I had the intensity at 93%. @Dawn Cass - sorry, I have dumb trainer.
If anyone needs stage three "The Omnium" in TrainerRoad - I wrote it manually and placed it in a team called KVAC. I am going to try it after work tomorrow, but it should work.
I have come up against some technical difficulties that I think I am finally over. Those difficulties did not stop me and I just finished day 3 of the challenge. I loved today's ride, but as stated above I am riding at 90% of my FTP. I am doing a picture monolog.
Love this @Brenda Ross - Thanks @Brian Hagan i have been going to an 'embassy' and I am snowed in at home today so this is perfect to keep me on track!!
Stage 3 complete. Not a good idea to attempt 500 watts in erg mode with a Computrainer popped my tire. That one was tough! I could have used more of a warmup. Was going to try and get ahead tonight and do stage 4, but now I am just going to run and change my tube and tire. Have fun!
Glad I'm not the only one who thought Omnium was a kick in the junk! Hitting 400+ watts had me worried that I'd break the bike off of the trainer but, alas, the bike and I seemingly lived through it (barely).
Let me ask the collective for some advice. I have to travel tomorrow, returning late Thursday night. I can get in the Wednesday stage tomorrow morning no problem. My dilemma is that I really don't want to get on the bike after I get off a plane late Thursday night, but I'm not sure I can take two stages tomorrow morning then sit on a plane for four hours. What would you do - (1) two stages tonight to get ahead (ouch!), (2) two stages tomorrow morning then sit on a plane (double ouch!) or (3) take advantage of the Sufferlandria clock and push the Thursday stage to Friday morning then try to do the Friday stage either Friday night or Saturday morning? Thoughts?
@John Henault I like your #3 idea, but get ahead if you feel good.
I just posted a version of Angels that matches the new video. It looks like a ball buster, and i am not sure i would want to do Nine Hammers right after....., however that is my plan tonight.
Here is the link. I am going to try an get nine hammers aligned in there as well. It's a lot easier when I have a current version to just tweak. I find that the new versions are about 5% higher in goal watts for each interval than the ones I am finding in TrainerRoad. For those of you with Kickrs that can just use the app, I am jealous. I think the music is awesome and its a nice break from my normal TR / Zwift set up.
@John Henault - There's no way I could do two back to back Stages at a respectable effort...I need max recovery time. I agree with Brian...option 3 and Do Friday's Stage Friday night. Let us know how it goes.
Agree. My plan was to do 2 tonight, but there is no way. Here is me during last VO2 from the warmup. There is know way I could have taken a photo during the 3 climbs. That was freaking tough!
Stage 4 done. Enamel thinning for sure. Do not try this at home, but I am attempting to keep my string of 50mpw running alive through the tour... It is fatigue inducing and requires quite a bit of schedule creativity with work, call etc.
@John Henault - You'll get plenty of double trouble with the last 2 stages... I would (and have for similar reasons) take advantage of the 50 hour window rather than double up.
@Brian Hagan - That is the look of a worthy Sufferlandrian! Chapeau.
Thanks, all. The decision was made for me tonight when I had a longer than expected day and came home feeling like dung (I'm the only one in the family who has not been sick for the past 5 days). I will do the Stage 4 tomorrow morning, then 5 after I get off the plane Thursday night. I will be a day behind, but maybe still within the stage clock limits.
@Ian Kurth I can't imagine keeping that run volume going during ToS. Props to you!
Stage 4 in the electronic books. Different hard from yesterday, but still plenty hard. My face certainly looked like @Brian Hagan during that last climb...
Ian, I can't say I'm surprised that you are keeping up that running volume, but I am certainly in awe!! I can't wait to see what you do in Boone this year.
Oh gosh, I've been away a little too long! Due to travel plans I couldn't do TOS during the official dates, oh how I would have loved to join you all!!! I finished the complete tour solo about 2 weeks ago. Awesome suffering!!!
Well - That was ugly... Stage 5 complete. I started flailing on the fifth hammer. I did not hit the numbers, but I finished them as best I could. My legs have major fatigue. No run after... Going to have a big bowl of chili and go to bed.... I think getting up early to swim today was a bad idea.
Completed Stage 5 this evening. I think my 5 mile run this morning helped with leg muscle recovery. Legs were still tired but not as fatigued as yesterday. Today I had my highest NP and IF of the tour. I'm thinking about doing Stage 6 Thursday morning.
@Brenda Ross - Funny pictures! @Ian Kurth - Strong work keeping up with your running. You sound like a ToS veteran.
No sleep last night, long day, and work dinner before a late ride made his very tough. How tough? See my beast on Strava to @Brenda Ross beauty... Hopefully some sleep tonight...
Okay I'm late to the party, or suffering as it were. Stage 3 was completed on Monday, and was a real kick in the Jimmy. I about puked at the end of that one.
Had a 4 miler this afternoon (Wednesday)cause I really needed to get a run in.
Stage 4 completed on Wednesday night (10:30 PM) after getting the kiddos to bed. In the cloud that followed, I thought it would be a grand idea to tackle Nine Hammers while I'm all good and warmed up.
Wrapped up stage 5 at 12:45 am totally spent. Time for a shower and some sleep. I had to dial the intensity down a notch, but it didn't seem to have much impact on the suffering.
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https://thesufferfest.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210117746-Wahoo-KICKR
Stage 2 for me is all done.
If anyone needs stage three "The Omnium" in TrainerRoad - I wrote it manually and placed it in a team called KVAC. I am going to try it after work tomorrow, but it should work.
The link is: https://www.trainerroad.com/teams/5756-kvac
Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 etc...
Thanks @Brian Hagan i have been going to an 'embassy' and I am snowed in at home today so this is perfect to keep me on track!!
https://www.strava.com/activities/857774148
Let me ask the collective for some advice. I have to travel tomorrow, returning late Thursday night. I can get in the Wednesday stage tomorrow morning no problem. My dilemma is that I really don't want to get on the bike after I get off a plane late Thursday night, but I'm not sure I can take two stages tomorrow morning then sit on a plane for four hours. What would you do - (1) two stages tonight to get ahead (ouch!), (2) two stages tomorrow morning then sit on a plane (double ouch!) or (3) take advantage of the Sufferlandria clock and push the Thursday stage to Friday morning then try to do the Friday stage either Friday night or Saturday morning? Thoughts?
I just posted a version of Angels that matches the new video. It looks like a ball buster, and i am not sure i would want to do Nine Hammers right after....., however that is my plan tonight.
Here is the link. I am going to try an get nine hammers aligned in there as well. It's a lot easier when I have a current version to just tweak. I find that the new versions are about 5% higher in goal watts for each interval than the ones I am finding in TrainerRoad. For those of you with Kickrs that can just use the app, I am jealous. I think the music is awesome and its a nice break from my normal TR / Zwift set up.
https://www.trainerroad.com/teams/5756-kvac
@John Henault - You'll get plenty of double trouble with the last 2 stages... I would (and have for similar reasons) take advantage of the 50 hour window rather than double up.
@Brian Hagan - That is the look of a worthy Sufferlandrian! Chapeau.
@Ian Kurth Mad props for keeping the run going, that's a sign of a true sufferlandrian!
Stage 4 is definetely gonna leave a mark. That last climb is just a giant kick in the...well you know.
https://www.strava.com/activities/858999819
Stage 4 in the electronic books. Different hard from yesterday, but still plenty hard. My face certainly looked like @Brian Hagan during that last climb...
Ian, I can't say I'm surprised that you are keeping up that running volume, but I am certainly in awe!! I can't wait to see what you do in Boone this year.
Strong work everyone. Keep it going. One interval at a time.
Stage 5 is done here as well. Felt a little better today than yesterday but it still hurt.
@Brenda Ross - Funny pictures!
@Ian Kurth - Strong work keeping up with your running. You sound like a ToS veteran.
Keep it up, y'all!
Had a 4 miler this afternoon (Wednesday)cause I really needed to get a run in.
Stage 4 completed on Wednesday night (10:30 PM) after getting the kiddos to bed. In the cloud that followed, I thought it would be a grand idea to tackle Nine Hammers while I'm all good and warmed up.
Wrapped up stage 5 at 12:45 am totally spent. Time for a shower and some sleep. I had to dial the intensity down a notch, but it didn't seem to have much impact on the suffering.