Training Log Archive: veinbuster

The cross bike was the only one with a fender that wasn't behind the recumbents so I took it out for what is likely the longest ride so far this year. Started north along the river and then took roads. Traffic was civilized except for heading home on Mulock. Interestingly the cars all gave me lots of room when it's name was Vivian.

Extremely mucky road and the rear fender didn't keep it from flying off my front wheel and on my shoes and legs.

Day three in the Tour of the moms before the beach vacation.

Home in time for a Mrs. river walk.

Day 3 soloflex

Sufferfest: do as you're told

Long warmup
11 intervals 10-60 seconds FTP+ with matching rest
3 min recovery
11 intervals 10-60 seconds FTP+ with rest to 1 minute - the middle section with short recoveries finally got my heart up to 160

Power: avg-198, max-387

Sufferfest: the best thing in the world

Long warmup, then
2x 13:30 race

Power: avg-207, max-448

Day 2 soloflex and free weights

Going against my norm, I drove up to Rogers Reservoir to snowshoe that area before the snow all melts (the rest of this week will be spent with the mom's).

The first kilometer went pretty quick on hard packed trail. After that there had been little traffic so it was slower going. I didn't generally sink much, but had to be careful of my footing so as not to twist an ankle because there were many sections where the ground beneath the snow wasn't very predictable.

Coming back on the east side of the loop, the snow off trail in the woods was corn like. I got back to my car a bit early so tossed my earmuffs and heavy mittens in the car and went a bit off trail on the west side of the river. I bet on one 50cm deep ridge of snow at the edge of a creek giving me enough footing to cross and came close to stepping in as the snow compressed and collapsed - it seems the running water had undercut the ridge. There was just enough compressed snow to keep me out of the water.

Giving the legs a break, even though the snow out back looks very inviting.

I did arrange for this years 'pay' though.

Day 1 soloflex and free weights
Also picked up some of the sets skipped yesterday.

Quite a bit of drifted snow to push out of the way again. My snow banks are now chest high.
Now crossing fingers for visit three to WCH.

Finally got to check out a Model X.
While it is a nice vehicle, it has no chance of serving my cycling needs.