Finally after a inactive & miserable winter, I think I have my legs back. I had a great TNT ride this past Tuesday and just improved my KOM time on the "Dragon Chase" segment at LOHS tonight!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
I hope this late start to the season pays off this year...
Last year was a long and tiring season. It started right after the 2012 Iceman and end at the finish line of the December 8th, 2013 CX race at Addison Oaks. Then what followed is a first for me in 14 years. I got the Norovirus around the time of the Oakland County Wrestling Championships (so I missed this), then I got a very bad cold 3 weeks later and this lasted at least 10 days. After the cold cleared up I had a bad allergy / sinus issue. Then about a week ago my son and I were wrestling and I believe he either cracked one of my ribs or dislocated it. So riding has been low on the list of things to do. I am slowly starting to get back into the old schedule. I am including some running to help accelerate my fitness and recovery. I hope to get in a few rides out at Pontiac Lake Rec. Area trail this week. We will see but I am hoping to do the Pontiac Lake Time Trial and then have my son do the Beginner class race there.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Monday, February 25, 2013
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 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.
- Workout duration
- Workout intensity and type
- Weight **
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.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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!
That's it for now. LIVE FREE OR DIE!
Friday, October 26, 2012
Friday, August 3, 2012
Brighton XC Race is a maybe....we'll see.
Well, its almost mid afternoon Friday and I still haven't decided on the Brighton Race. I knew I was doing Bloomer but told myself that it was just for fun and no matter what place I got, I was gonna go home in one piece. It turned out that that's the attitude that helped me show improved performance. This time around I really mean it, I just want to return home in one piece if I am to do this race. Its only four 6.5 mile laps and its not as technical as Bloomer, yet I have ridden this trail only one other time. Its been years, but I remember its was one I wasn't impressed with. We'll see...
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