The Measure of a cyclist?

How to measure a workout is key, and its one of a few changes for me this year.  There are a few metrics to consider when collecting data.  According to Christian Tanguy there are 3 main points:

• Workout duration
• Workout intensity and type
• Weight  **

Source: http://teamcf.org/2013/01/keeping-track/

Workout Duration was something that I have recorded in the past 2 years, albeit in-directly.  I say indirectly because I measured in miles, and not actual time which could be an indicator of intensity in known routes.  workout intensity (& type), is a new data type that I will include, but hope to keep a consistent schedule.  Every workout has to have a purpose. Weight?  That's definitely new to me. I have been trying to keep the weight I lost in 2012 down, but this item Christian mentions confirms my suspicion that weight does matter.  No not the weight of the bike, but weight of the rider.  I used the weight of 2011 Iceman (178lbs.) as a baseline to work from in 2012.  I knew I had to not only increase my strength but power-to-weight ratio improvement also had to come from losing body weight. I basically lowered my carbohydrate consumption on the non-training days and raised my protein consumption.  I achieved a weight loss of 14 pounds by 2012 Iceman (164lbs.). I am currently at 165lbs. with regular weight training and running I am becoming a more efficient fat burning machine.  So now as part of my regular training record keeping, I will keep track of my body weight for that workout, which could be useful in determining work-load.

Its almost time for Barry Roubaix 2013, so its time to step up the pace.

2012 done and over with 2013 already started.

Well my 2012 season was pretty good. I had improvements (fitness/performance) in every single aspect of my racing. I had a nice finish at Iceman, finished 3 100 mile races with one of them being a First place finish. I got in 4309 miles for the year. 2013 is here and I rode outside only a few times, but I already got a first place in a little local race. I felt strong and not even winded. My health is good, albeit a few concerns that started a week before Iceman and still persists at least until I have a few more tests. The good news is no vascular issues and no cancer. I am thankful for my health up to this point and the ability to race like I was still a kid. Thanks gos out to Cycletherapy and Specialized Bicycles for the chance to race for a really cool team Cycletherapy-Specialized Racing. My first big race of the year will be the Barry-Roubaix Gravel Road Grinder. I plan on completing the N.U.E. Serious, starting with Cohutta 100 and will include at least 3 other races.

That's it for now. LIVE FREE OR DIE!