I have been very careful all week not to repeat the error I made after the bay race of pushing too hard, too soon. I took Monday and Tuesday off completely, then on wednesday I swam, did my weights and went for a short ride, my first trip outside. Thursday I went for a little longer ride of 30 kms with a little jog/walk afterwards. By that time I was starting to feel pretty good, but in the interest of caution I decided that Friday would be one more complete day of rest. At least if you call planting 200 seedlings by hand a day of rest.
So I was quite proud of my resolve and had confidence that I was quite ready to get back at it 100%, starting with a renewed effort to I fully intended to complete the last 2 tough weeks of my bike program Unfortunately when I woke up this morning I just didn't seem to have any energy. It seems that either the tree planting had taken more out of me than I thought, or I still wasn't completely recovered from the marathon.
I made a deal with myself. I would go downstairs and give it the old college try. If I couldn't pull it off I would give up the rest of the program and get on with my training outside. After all, summer appears to have finally arrived so who wants to sit on their bike in the basement?
And you know how these deals with your self generally work eh? They usually become self fulfilling prophecies. By the time I got on the bike I was pretty well resolved to the outside option. What's the old expression? "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak."
But guess what?
I was victimized. My mind wanted to start riding outside but my treasonous body chose to be ready for this workout after all!! I knew almost immediately that I had a chance, despite the fact that It would be the first time I had success at this level. I tried it once previously, before the marathon, to no avail. Six, six minute intervals at 151 watts, with only 2 mins rest between. The other good news is that it's the highest level in the program so maybe I can complete it yet??? Oh, and the last interval I pushed at the end and finished up at 260 watts!! Woohoo!!
As the day wore on however an ugly suspicion started to creep into my mind. Perhaps I had not done the setup correctly resulting in skewed data? The more I thought about it the more the bad feeling gnawed at me. Just before supper I couldn't stand it any longer and got back on the bike. I warmed up the system like I normally do, and then double and triple checked the parameters. Then I rode for a minute just to see if it felt the same....and guess what. My legs were of course tired from the workout but I knew right away that I could throw my doubts out the window. I rode that minute even harder than this morning!!
So all is well. I am resigned to at least 5 more indoor workouts, thanks to my traitorous body. Weather will determine the remaining 2 long rides, since I can't imagine sitting in my basement for for 4 hours rides if summer is indeed here.
Game on!!
“If you want to change the world, just change yourself. The world needs traitors.”---Bauvard
Love
Peter
So I was quite proud of my resolve and had confidence that I was quite ready to get back at it 100%, starting with a renewed effort to I fully intended to complete the last 2 tough weeks of my bike program Unfortunately when I woke up this morning I just didn't seem to have any energy. It seems that either the tree planting had taken more out of me than I thought, or I still wasn't completely recovered from the marathon.
I made a deal with myself. I would go downstairs and give it the old college try. If I couldn't pull it off I would give up the rest of the program and get on with my training outside. After all, summer appears to have finally arrived so who wants to sit on their bike in the basement?
And you know how these deals with your self generally work eh? They usually become self fulfilling prophecies. By the time I got on the bike I was pretty well resolved to the outside option. What's the old expression? "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak."
But guess what?
I was victimized. My mind wanted to start riding outside but my treasonous body chose to be ready for this workout after all!! I knew almost immediately that I had a chance, despite the fact that It would be the first time I had success at this level. I tried it once previously, before the marathon, to no avail. Six, six minute intervals at 151 watts, with only 2 mins rest between. The other good news is that it's the highest level in the program so maybe I can complete it yet??? Oh, and the last interval I pushed at the end and finished up at 260 watts!! Woohoo!!
As the day wore on however an ugly suspicion started to creep into my mind. Perhaps I had not done the setup correctly resulting in skewed data? The more I thought about it the more the bad feeling gnawed at me. Just before supper I couldn't stand it any longer and got back on the bike. I warmed up the system like I normally do, and then double and triple checked the parameters. Then I rode for a minute just to see if it felt the same....and guess what. My legs were of course tired from the workout but I knew right away that I could throw my doubts out the window. I rode that minute even harder than this morning!!
So all is well. I am resigned to at least 5 more indoor workouts, thanks to my traitorous body. Weather will determine the remaining 2 long rides, since I can't imagine sitting in my basement for for 4 hours rides if summer is indeed here.
Game on!!
“If you want to change the world, just change yourself. The world needs traitors.”---Bauvard
Love
Peter
That's pretty awesome old man! I'm really happy it appears to be working for you. Game on.
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