Training Status??? (IV)
09-17-15, 06:01 PM
#877
Elite Fred
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Edge City
Posts: 10,945
Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 60 Post(s)
Liked 42 Times
in
19 Posts
Being 61 years old that ain't gonna happen, but thanks for the good wishes.
I do feel better after two martinis, though.
I do feel better after two martinis, though.
Feel better - pour more.
09-17-15, 06:33 PM
#879
OMC
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: South Louisiana
Posts: 6,960
Bikes: Specialized Allez Sprint, Look 585, Specialized Allez Comp Race
Mentioned: 199 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 461 Post(s)
Liked 116 Times
in
49 Posts
@mollusk - fresh creosote on the wood? I slipped and fell on a dock like that, walking in my cycling shoes. Landed flat on my back, smacked my (luckily) helmeted head pretty hard. That stuff's slicker than snot on a doorknob.
__________________
Regards,
Chuck
Demain, on roule!
Regards,
Chuck
Demain, on roule!
09-17-15, 07:18 PM
#880
meow
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Hint: check out my BF name
Posts: 5,831
Bikes: 2016 Parlee Altum, 2013 Cannondale Super Six Evo Hi Mod Di2 only, 2011 Cannondale Super Six, Dura Ace 7800, 2007 Cannondale System Six Dura Ace 7800, 1992 Bridgestone RB-1, MB-2, MB-3, MB-5
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Liked 3 Times
in
2 Posts
Probably better here than the Days of Our Lives Thread.
I solo crashed today.
So did my former pro friend that I was riding with.
It has been ultra wet recently even for northern Florida and we were crossing a wooden bridge. We were taking it easy (18 mph) and chatting as suddenly he goes down. I ride for a second and look over my left shoulder (with that tiny bit of counter steer you need to do) trying to say "You OK" and before I get the words out I am on the deck.
Imagine a wet railroad rail that is 40 feet wide attempting this.
Neither one of us hurt badly, but we will have some really nice bruises.
I solo crashed today.
So did my former pro friend that I was riding with.
It has been ultra wet recently even for northern Florida and we were crossing a wooden bridge. We were taking it easy (18 mph) and chatting as suddenly he goes down. I ride for a second and look over my left shoulder (with that tiny bit of counter steer you need to do) trying to say "You OK" and before I get the words out I am on the deck.
Imagine a wet railroad rail that is 40 feet wide attempting this.
Neither one of us hurt badly, but we will have some really nice bruises.
09-17-15, 09:34 PM
#881
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Redlands, CA
Posts: 6,313
Mentioned: 31 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 842 Post(s)
Liked 469 Times
in
250 Posts
Crit Practice - Everyone got all alpha since there were no Pro's or 1's. Lots of screaming. Since the season is over and daylight is diminishing only about 20 showed. Spent a lot of time in the front, on the last lap I was in no mans land 15s off the leader and 10s off the pack. It didn't end well but all around it was a good confidence booster.
@mollusk heal up!
@mollusk heal up!
09-18-15, 06:42 AM
#882
Nonsense
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Vagabond
Posts: 13,918
Bikes: Affirmative
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 880 Post(s)
Liked 541 Times
in
237 Posts
Early summer I switched to an easier style of openers because I was afraid the harder ones were using too much energy, but it being the last race of the season I tried the ones I was doing back in the spring and they seem to work a lot better. No dead leg feeling which is something I've been wrestling with for the past couple of months on race days. I think I'll be sticking with this version come next season.
09-18-15, 08:49 AM
#884
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 96
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 6 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Mollusk, where in north Florida are you (if you don't mind me asking)? I grew up in Jacksonville and still make it down there a few times a year.
Sorry about the crash, and hope the recovery goes well.
Sorry about the crash, and hope the recovery goes well.
09-18-15, 09:40 AM
#885
Senior Member
I guess it's openers for everyone today, that's my plan as well. I didn't do them last week (kinda busy), and hoo boy did I pay for that on Saturday. I just need to keep them relatively easy, I'm pretty tired this week.
09-18-15, 11:17 AM
#886
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Posts: 40,865
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Mentioned: 68 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2952 Post(s)
Liked 3,106 Times
in
1,417 Posts
Not me. Rode my old commuterized Rock Hopper as slowly as possible this morning. The only opener for me was my mouth as I shoved another bagel in it.
09-18-15, 11:26 AM
#887
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,243
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
No openers here either, also no bagels though it might be burger night so I have that going for me! Some mileage on tap tomorrow so I figure i need the calories or something like that.
09-18-15, 11:28 AM
#888
Nonsense
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Vagabond
Posts: 13,918
Bikes: Affirmative
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 880 Post(s)
Liked 541 Times
in
237 Posts
Openers were yesterday for me, race is tonight. Only bike related stuff I did this morning was shaved my legs.
09-18-15, 11:54 AM
#891
Senior Member
09-18-15, 01:40 PM
#894
Senior Member
2.5 hrs, honestly not all that great lol i did 5 1min efforts, in theory 150% but couldn't quite hit my target on most of them (tail wind + rolling terrain + bad timing). so not only did those not go well, but the rest of the ride was kinda meh, my lungs kind of hurt with deep breaths and couldn't find a good power-cadence balance (either good cadence and under power or good power and lower cadence). Oh well, either very easy or off tomorrow, hopefully with some apple picking, maybe go down and watch the mayors cup tomorrow with my son and show him what good racers look like!
09-18-15, 02:43 PM
#895
MS, Registered Dietitian
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 241
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 40 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
Zecanon intervals yesterday. Those were tough, especially after 2 crits Sunday, lifting Monday, intervals Tuesday, and 3 hours Z2 Wednesday.
Did ATG squats this morning for the first time in forever. Have been starving ever since. I forgot what squats do to the appetite.
Fun to lift again.
Did ATG squats this morning for the first time in forever. Have been starving ever since. I forgot what squats do to the appetite.
Fun to lift again.
09-18-15, 02:58 PM
#896
Senior Member
Zecanon intervals yesterday. Those were tough, especially after 2 crits Sunday, lifting Monday, intervals Tuesday, and 3 hours Z2 Wednesday.
Did ATG squats this morning for the first time in forever. Have been starving ever since. I forgot what squats do to the appetite.
Did ATG squats this morning for the first time in forever. Have been starving ever since. I forgot what squats do to the appetite.
09-18-15, 03:14 PM
#897
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Sacramento, California, USA
Posts: 40,865
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
Mentioned: 68 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 2952 Post(s)
Liked 3,106 Times
in
1,417 Posts
It's better to burn out than to fade away
Hey hey my my
Hey hey my my
09-18-15, 03:34 PM
#898
Elite Fred
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Edge City
Posts: 10,945
Bikes: 2009 Spooky (cracked frame), 2006 Curtlo, 2002 Lemond (current race bike) Zurich, 1987 Serotta Colorado, 1986 Cannondale for commuting, a 1984 Cannondale on loan to my son
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 60 Post(s)
Liked 42 Times
in
19 Posts
Pretty sore in places today, but nothing broken. A couple of nice bruises and very little road rash due to the slippery nature of the pavement. Commuted by bike today without problem. Planning on going out for a couple of hours tomorrow morning.
I do have to say that this riding just for fun, general fitness, and mental health is nice! I do miss being as fast as I used to be, though. It really takes a lot of work to be race fit and I commend you guys for doing it.
09-18-15, 04:58 PM
#899
MS, Registered Dietitian
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 241
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 40 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 1 Time
in
1 Post
No, keeping weekly TSS between 500-600 weekly and keeping the lifting sessions brief. My racing is basically done for the year at this point; pushing it a bit in training has been fun this week. I'll keep a close eye on recovery and see how I feel Monday. I've got a pretty darn good idea at this point of what will push me over the edge, overreaching-wise.
09-18-15, 09:11 PM
#900
**** that
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: CALI
Posts: 15,402
Mentioned: 151 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1099 Post(s)
Liked 104 Times
in
30 Posts
My garmin flashed "GOOD" on the screen today during my ride... I guess that's good? Still figuring out this new gadget.
It also told me my Vo2Max is 51. That's better than Lance right?
Anyway I hammered for about 1.5 hours, slobbering and whatnot.
It also told me my Vo2Max is 51. That's better than Lance right?
Anyway I hammered for about 1.5 hours, slobbering and whatnot.