I don't know if there's a name for fear of the basement but this morning I surely had it. I was scheduled for 70 mins at 197 watts, and while it is probably the easiest of my workouts it's still a long time at a very intense level. The anticipation itself can be frightening. Fortunately my fears were unfounded. While I had no intention of doing so I rode quite a bit harder than the plan. I simply felt strong. Half way through I was riding quite comfortably, and I never ran out of gas. The final score was 70 minutes at 221 watts!!! It was exhilarating riding the last minute at 300 watts!
And while I still have some days where my confidence is low, overall I think I must be a better rider than I was last year. I will be a fair bit disappointed if this doesn't prove to be the case. Time will tell.
"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check."---M C Escher
Love
Peter
And while I still have some days where my confidence is low, overall I think I must be a better rider than I was last year. I will be a fair bit disappointed if this doesn't prove to be the case. Time will tell.
"Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it's in my basement... let me go upstairs and check."---M C Escher
Love
Peter
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