FOS Week 4 Bike Thread "It's Tricky"
Several musical themes were at the top of the list for this week, but as soon as I heard this gem from RUN DMC, I knew it fit the bill.
As we head into the fourth week of our out season, we are getting into the groove and rhythm of the rides, and it is important to keep in mind the macro view of the training we are doing. Although the rides are following the same pattern (warm up, spin ups, single leg drills, and an areo base build of x * y', ), it is up to us as self-coached athletes to find our way through the workout, either modifying it out of physical or time necessity, or digging deep mentally to get it done. There in lies the tricky part ~ finding the delicate balance between the mental and the physical.
As we head into the fourth week of our out season, we are getting into the groove and rhythm of the rides, and it is important to keep in mind the macro view of the training we are doing. Although the rides are following the same pattern (warm up, spin ups, single leg drills, and an areo base build of x * y', ), it is up to us as self-coached athletes to find our way through the workout, either modifying it out of physical or time necessity, or digging deep mentally to get it done. There in lies the tricky part ~ finding the delicate balance between the mental and the physical.
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I tested last week as you guys know. Slightly higher FTP is causing the pain I expected. I did a 3X12' @ 1.0 this morning... https://www.strava.com/activities/882603494
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Tomorrow is another day. Due to being scheduled heavy at work this week Coach P. has me taking an active recovery week. I'll be hitting it running tomorrow.
Have a great day tomorrow!
I am in a Bike focus week. This morning's IM effort level intervals: https://www.strava.com/activities/883614467
Last week I put in a Swim test in between the Bike and run test on Wed then did the run test on Thursday. Swim test was a slight improvement over the late Oct swim test....been swimming 2-3 times a week short intervals focused on form.....I am an adult onset swimmer and need this kind of work.
Happy Run Testing all!!
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Coach P. has me wrapped in proverbial bubble wrap. He knows me well. Sure glad I have him in my corner!
I gave myself V02 interval work this morning: https://www.strava.com/activities/885119812
Just glad its over......
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Decided after the first two 30" intervals that today was a day to drop the hammer and see how high I could go. Not too shabby. Maintained greater than 180 watts. HR was reasonable for the effort. That was FUN!
Keep up the good work everyone!
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My big news is that I've had PF in my left for about four years. I've toughed it out, and on Monday, finally decided to have a cortisone injection. Doc wants me to let it settle until Monday, so I did not run on Wednesday. I am hoping this was the right decision. Thus far, I have not felt the magic.
I will do my Sunday run on the elliptical, and look forward to running on Tuesday to see how the foot feels.
Unspectacular one hour ABP ride this afternoon. I got out in the wind and stayed aero after a solid run this morning. Tomorrow I'm going to execute those Sat Zn4 intervals on the road. My short swim (no flip turns today) felt very good.
Awesome that you are outside and muscled through a tough headwind. You rode some interesting elevation, hence the name of Ransom Canyon!