training 3-11-13

Folsom Canal, 44.5 (2106.5 YTD). QuestXS (foothole covers, hood w/shield). N-27.6, S-27.7, N-27.9, S-28.2, N-28.7, S-28.0. Recovery ride with a high cadence throughout. This felt so good. I've been feeling a bit testy lately so I know I needed it. I'm having a bit of doubt about my plan A tapering program. I probably should have did plan B. Oh well, I'll carry on and see what happens.

training 3-9-13

Folsom Canal, 32.5 miles (2062 YTD). Birkenstein (170mm cranks). 1)251w, 2)253w, 3)263w, 4)256w. Since I switched to every other day riding my legs hurt more off the bike. It must be DOMS setting in on the off days.

training 3-7-13

Folsom Canal, 44.5 miles (2029.5 YTD). QuestXS (foothole covers, hood w/shield). N-29.3, S-30.5, N-30.5, S-30.2, N-30.0, S-30.0. I started my taper yesterday because I felt I needed the rest. That'll give me three full weeks.

training 3-5-13

Folsom Canal, 44.5 miles (1985 YTD). QuestXS (foothole covers, hood w/shield). N-31.3, S-27.8, N-32.0, S-28.2, N-31.9, S-28.4.

training 3-4-13

Folsom Canal, 32.5 miles (1940.5 YTD). Birkenstein (170mm cranks). 1)215w, 2)217w, 3)224w, 4)218w. Quasi-recovery ride.

training 3-3-13

Folsom Canal, 44.5 miles (1908 YTD). QuestXS (foothole covers, hood w/shield). N-31.3, S-29.0, N31.7, S-29.5, N-31.3, S-29.6.

training 3-2-13

Folsom Canal, 44.5 miles (1863.5 YTD). QuestXS (foothole covers, hood w/shield). N-31.5, S-31.8, N-32.3, S-32.0, N-32.1, S-30.7. No wind at all. Easy ride but my speed still dropped at the end with the same PRE. Perhaps it's because of the warmer air. I have yet to take in a single drop of fluids while riding my velo. I'll start bringing a bottle. After this week I start my taper for my first event. My plan A is to switch to two weeks of every-other-day riding followed by three days off. Plan B is to keep the same routine but reduce intensity. I think I'll stick with plan A since I suspect my weak link at this time is muscle damage. The extra days off should rectify that. My first event will likely just be a watt test.