I managed to knock out some serious mileage this weekend on the bike. Saturday I had a brick planed and rode 86 miles followed by a 30 min jaunt through the park. The ride went well, I did not have any serious nutrition problems nor did I get to uncomfortable. Any time I began to feel uncomfortable in the aero position I happened upon a steep enough grade that I could pop up to climb. Of course my work was on the trainer because I am sissy and dislike riding in the cold, I really should move to a warmer climate.
Sunday I had a long run planned; however my lovely wife convinced me to go snowboarding instead. After a hard day on the bike, I started feeling the riding pretty early in the afternoon but managed to finish the day somewhat strong. On our second to last run I couldn't get my legs to listen so I was a little out of control... but no one was harmed, so I feel it was ok to be on the edge. I probably would not have made it back to the car, but a lady broke her leg getting off of the lift we were on so I was given a 20 min break as we dangled in the chair to recoup. Similar to a power nap. I managed to ride to the parking lot safely.
In addition to that I had Monday off from work so I was going to try to make up my run and squeeze in the daily events as well. After completing so core work I decided that if I tried to run I would not get in my scheduled ride and I would continually be trying to make up workouts and exhausting myself through out the week. I decide to blow off the run and jump on the bike instead.
Since I had a heavy lower body weekend, I kept my spinning at a low intensity and concentrated on a higher cadence. After three episodes of Dr. Who I was ready to call it a day. I didn't have the computrainer on, but I averaged 22mph for 2.5 hours so I estimated I rode 55 or so miles. Lets just say that my glutes and hammies are burning today.
I have a mild run scheduled tonight so I hope that allows me to stretch out the legs a little.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
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