wolfey
Training Journal
3/6/05
Few things more boring than a screen shot of an Excel spreadsheet, but I didn't bring the cam to yesterday's race, again a 20 mile 2.2mile circuit race in Branchbrook.
My race report.
Very Brief Version: Schmalz's Suck Level = 4
Brief Version: I felt good after the race. Finished 15-20th out of maybe 60 starters. Didn't have to work too hard, caught my HR in zone 2 (!) a couple of times at 29mph! The beauty of a big pack. Avoided a crash, which always makes me happy, felt more confident in "the" corner.
Last week was a much needed recovery week from my hardest training week to date, which ended with a killer ride on Sunday. I met up with some cat 3s from the club and we set off on the famed Orchard ride, which is known for some big hills. It was like motorpacing. I think I pulled maybe 4 times in 70 miles, but I managed to hang on. Didn't really recover from that until about 4 days later.
Base 3 starts next week with increased hours, more hill climbing and some threshold work. First club race should be Saturday. Last one cancelled for removal of the gates.
Training Journal
3/6/05
Few things more boring than a screen shot of an Excel spreadsheet, but I didn't bring the cam to yesterday's race, again a 20 mile 2.2mile circuit race in Branchbrook.
My race report.
Very Brief Version: Schmalz's Suck Level = 4
Brief Version: I felt good after the race. Finished 15-20th out of maybe 60 starters. Didn't have to work too hard, caught my HR in zone 2 (!) a couple of times at 29mph! The beauty of a big pack. Avoided a crash, which always makes me happy, felt more confident in "the" corner.
Last week was a much needed recovery week from my hardest training week to date, which ended with a killer ride on Sunday. I met up with some cat 3s from the club and we set off on the famed Orchard ride, which is known for some big hills. It was like motorpacing. I think I pulled maybe 4 times in 70 miles, but I managed to hang on. Didn't really recover from that until about 4 days later.
Base 3 starts next week with increased hours, more hill climbing and some threshold work. First club race should be Saturday. Last one cancelled for removal of the gates.