Training Status??? (IV)
03-13-16, 10:17 PM
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Stage race this weekend:
TT & Crit on Saturday, 88 TSS total
RR on Sunday, 164 TSS and .92 IF for just under 2 hours.
I hit a PR for average power over the 7:00-9:00 range in the time trial yesterday, and also for 2:00 power at the end of the RR today, so I'm feeling pretty good about my fitness right now. This was my 'A' race for the spring, so I guess I timed things fairly well.
Another stage race next weekend, but I don't expect to be all that competitive (racing Masters 40+ for first time). After that, it's vacation to Hawaii in April, and then start building again for the state time trial in June.
TT & Crit on Saturday, 88 TSS total
RR on Sunday, 164 TSS and .92 IF for just under 2 hours.
I hit a PR for average power over the 7:00-9:00 range in the time trial yesterday, and also for 2:00 power at the end of the RR today, so I'm feeling pretty good about my fitness right now. This was my 'A' race for the spring, so I guess I timed things fairly well.
Another stage race next weekend, but I don't expect to be all that competitive (racing Masters 40+ for first time). After that, it's vacation to Hawaii in April, and then start building again for the state time trial in June.
03-14-16, 06:42 PM
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Last minute decision to do a stage race this coming weekend. Not sure what to do with myself this week except rest!
Today I rode ez then went on a strenuous hike so I'm guessing it's going to take a couple days to get that out of my legs.
Today I rode ez then went on a strenuous hike so I'm guessing it's going to take a couple days to get that out of my legs.
03-14-16, 09:30 PM
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2hrs tonight, whilst watching better call saul. i've ridden 6 hrs in 3 days, my ctl has gone from 40.8 to 45 (was 71 in late Dec), needless to say i've got a large hole to dig out of out.
03-14-16, 10:07 PM
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1:45 of pretty easy zone 2 today, 66 TSS. Legs were feeling tight to start but gradually loosened up (I still felt pretty flat though). Weights tomorrow...
03-14-16, 10:19 PM
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What is TSS? What is the scale? I do know where to look it up, but figured I'd get a more realistic definition here.
03-14-16, 10:32 PM
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100 tss = 1hr at FTP. I don't know exactly how the math works.
03-15-16, 05:54 AM
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03-15-16, 08:19 AM
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I'm gonna pick my nose too. only for an hour tho
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03-15-16, 08:39 AM
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03-15-16, 08:52 AM
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03-15-16, 09:01 AM
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03-15-16, 09:18 AM
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03-15-16, 09:20 AM
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Sunday: 3 hrs hilly ride solo, 25mphr winds, 190-200 watts.
Monday off
Today: commute AM, evening commute with 20 minutes 40/20 intervals
As of today my cardio is ahead of my legs, going to take Thur - sunday off, see if legs catchup
Monday off
Today: commute AM, evening commute with 20 minutes 40/20 intervals
As of today my cardio is ahead of my legs, going to take Thur - sunday off, see if legs catchup
03-15-16, 09:49 AM
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Yesterday rest day, today legs still not fresh of course, but rested enough.
Due to stupid daylight savings it was dark AND cold, and I couldn't bring myself to do hill repeats so did the group ride instead. Always a good workout.
Due to stupid daylight savings it was dark AND cold, and I couldn't bring myself to do hill repeats so did the group ride instead. Always a good workout.
03-15-16, 09:32 PM
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03-15-16, 09:34 PM
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Alternating big and small ring standing starts.
