Nov OS start - forum thoughts - the end is near
Maybe I am missing something but it does not appear that there are forums for the Oct and Nov OS this year. I assume there is a group thing but personally I am not as big a fan of that as things tend to fall off the page pretty quick and it looks like we will have a big group this year. I think we should post data and such in the 09 Nov out season forum as, why not. Maybe even a groovy admin typer person can change the title to 10.
Remember, you do not post the data than YOU DID NOT DO THE WORK, simple as that...
Further, I have seen lots of "im excited, just x more days" posts. Those folks must be new 
I am in no way ready to do anything approaching a 2x20 at the moment, certainly not mentally ready.
I will now descend to the pain cave and turn the pedals in anger for a few minutes to start to get mentally prepared for the work ahead 
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Ya, this is strange. I will be doing the Nov OS season. Raise my level to Intermediate. I think they will release the forum on Sunday or Monday. I say the Oct OS 2010.
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I hear you. It's not just the pending pain. It's getting used to the trainer again. That being said, I'm excited for the season at large and IMWI in particular.
Part of me understands that fitness improves in a 2 steps forward 1 step back type rhythm. BUT a big part of me hates to see lower numbers!
Sure 2x20 hurts but no one ever said getting stronger was easy!
5AM on Monday I will feel differently, but after I pick myself up off the floor at 6AM I will feel great knowing that I just finished a solid workout.
My bike and bucket are ready!
Matt, So glad you're in this group! I should have done a proper pre-OS plan. I stayed outside as long as possible. I did get on the trainer a few times in the last week though. Didn't do anything more than 3x5.
@Matt A.-- Got my bucket ready to go also. Be nice to see the newbies and how they dirty their floors by not being ready with the bucket. (Or at least they should need the bucket and if not then THEY DID NOT GO HARD ENOUGH) Hear that new ones!!!
Oh and matt, there is clearly something wrong with you...
I thought it was normal to do two weeks of FTP work on the training to get ready for the OS
@Trent, I think I only actually used the bucket twice last year, both during the VO2/power hack work and once was becuase I had a cold. We have to keep improving though so I guess I'm aimming for three times this year
I don't think anything will top Coach P's video of this FTT last year. Anyone have that link handy?
www.youtube.com/pmccrann#p/u/0/AM4AOtjzZRw
I don't think I have the cojones to put myself out there like that. Watching it now. Five minutes in and his demeanor changes. The talking stops.
18 minutes in is a big snotrocket right on the floor!
I'm fairly certain there will be bile.
Not new to the OS thing, but...............let's go, let's get it on. 2x20 inside with minimal training is undesirable anyway you shake it but misery loves (virtual) company
The test is going to be very little fun. Thinking maybe Monday evening would be better for me but then I will have to stare it down all day. Did some solid but short intervals today on the trainer and then a hard hour thirty ride. Is it a group ride if there is 3 of you? Any how I envisioned a nice easy ride. Turned into a hammerfest. My biggest issue is that I am doing all the OS work on my tri bike this year and I have not been on it since the middle of september other than today and I have messed with the fit since then.
Found the Nov 10 OS forum...wow that is a long way down there...check it out
I typically do them that afternoon or evening instead.
On the plus side I've been doing some good core work, and I've been running. Not much in the way of intervals, but good solid, regular runs with occasional pickups/strides. It's still going to hurt....
Matt A. and Matt S. you're results/experience in this first couple of tests will be of particular interest to me. You've both raced most recently than most of the rest of us (ok, than me anyway) so it will be interesting to see whether you find that you feel better/different during this test than prior tests that might not have come so directly after racing and recovery, and whether your numbers end up closer to your prior peaks you might expect.
Happy sweatfest to all of you!
my other thought is to steal all the kids candy, eat it and then jump on the trainer hoping the sugar rush lasts for an hour
Where is the Forum and how do I get there? I see it on the forum home page but it appears to be locked.....WTF man?
@drillbit nice to see you in the group, what's the race this year? TOC?
Happy suffering everyone!
Mike
Very nice work Mike! 3.1!!
SS
(smiley face here)