This past week was a bit of a battle: humbling. Demoralization kicked in on Monday and the only way to combat that is to continue fighting and trying to stay on the course: trusting the process…Lots of fatigue setting in early in the week with a swim TT, track work and an FTP set.
The ride with the Landry’s group on Saturday was the first day outside and so unbelievably refreshing. Although it was their ‘Recovery Day’ I was able to spend some time in the back giving chase. Definitely felt much more manageable to hold my higher wattages while outside, in addition to massive top end bursts of power well into the 1100W-1200W range. As Matt would say, this is suited to my strengths. Quick anaerobic bursts followed by full recovery in the pack. I really enjoyed riding through the towns of Sharon , Foxboro, Easton , North Attleboro , etc. and riding with the group was a great break from 4:00 basement sessions on the trainer. I changed out the tires and put on the armor-plated, lead-weighted Armadillos. Good for training and burning up on the trainer. Nice and solid ride. Pat helped me adjust the seat a bit nose down which helped alleviate some front-end pressure. Overall, 2:15 on the Phenom saddle was fairly benign. Not bad at all.
Sunday’s run was to go out on AeT for 3X18’ with 2’ recovery. It was a very manageable day with focus on 8:00 pace. My HR didn’t come anywhere near the AeT projections which is good as far as fitness goes and also attributable to a nice cool day. Brought some fizz tabs along for electrolyte support in water. Later that day the ankle / Achilles was sore, right behind the right ankle bone. Didn’t feel anything happen on the road, but noticed it afterward and beyond.
Good improvements this week. It is now time to ratchet up the biking to the ‘Varsity’ level with longer intervals and durations, improving muscular endurance.
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