Training Status??? (IV)
12-10-15, 09:38 AM
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Were you resisting with your legs to slow down at all? DOMS is much more strongly associated with eccentric contraction (contracting while lengthening) than concentric contraction.
12-10-15, 09:54 AM
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This is true *but* the eccentric phase is very important in building strength (so don't just drop the weights).
12-10-15, 09:58 AM
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I'd think constant pedaling probably has something to do with it as well. Most coast more than they are aware of during a workout.
Today is probably like another 1.5hrs easy, maybe 2 if it feels like my legs could use the wake up call. I was -37 on Monday so my tsb is just coming back positive today.
Today is probably like another 1.5hrs easy, maybe 2 if it feels like my legs could use the wake up call. I was -37 on Monday so my tsb is just coming back positive today.
12-10-15, 10:11 AM
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yeah i rode the FG into work today and the thing that hurt the most was definitely the eccentric stuff. i rode down some pretty steep hills the other day so that definitely didn't help. idk, maybe it'll have some type of making me strong effect.
12-10-15, 10:27 AM
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fixed gear and easy rides don't really mesh. as I recall you have a fairly significant gear on there.
12-10-15, 10:40 AM
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12-10-15, 10:47 AM
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it still takes muscular effort to turn a fixed gear. what's your cadence?
12-10-15, 01:21 PM
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Anyway, I ran 3.7 miles this morning; went great except for the part when I got mud all over my new shoes!!
12-10-15, 01:31 PM
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12-10-15, 01:33 PM
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Not saying you should avoid braking with your legs if you want to, by the way. I just doubt it'll contribute to making you stronger.
12-10-15, 01:53 PM
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12-10-15, 02:11 PM
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Commute 26 miles to work
Evening will be 23 miles with 40/20 sec intervals
Evening will be 23 miles with 40/20 sec intervals
12-10-15, 02:59 PM
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I hit 12k miles for the year on my ride today. I'm not really into numbers and this year I focused on quality over quantity, especially trying to do more climbing, but still stoked to end up with that many miles.
My off season has been different too. Last winter I was doing lots of 5+ hours on the weekend but I haven't had time so base has been more about getting in longer weekday rides and still keeping my Saturday ride around 3-4 hours. I've also kept up the intensity more this winter.
My off season has been different too. Last winter I was doing lots of 5+ hours on the weekend but I haven't had time so base has been more about getting in longer weekday rides and still keeping my Saturday ride around 3-4 hours. I've also kept up the intensity more this winter.
12-10-15, 03:21 PM
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12-10-15, 04:24 PM
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12-10-15, 05:15 PM
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it's not hair splitting. a lot of experience with fixed gears tells me it's tough to do a recovery ride on one. if you have a decent sized gear, which I'm pretty sure Mike does, it doesn't really matter how slow you're going…you're still probably still putting out more effort than you'd like to on a recovery ride.
for christ's sake, he's the one who's sore…not me
for christ's sake, he's the one who's sore…not me
12-10-15, 05:27 PM
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it's not hair splitting. a lot of experience with fixed gears tells me it's tough to do a recovery ride on one. if you have a decent sized gear, which I'm pretty sure Mike does, it doesn't really matter how slow you're going…you're still probably still putting out more effort than you'd like to on a recovery ride.
for christ's sake, he's the one who's sore…not me
for christ's sake, he's the one who's sore…not me
But - enjoy the fixed gear riding mikey. It is fun.