Sixty minutes can be a long time, like when you're waiting for the turkey to be done cooking. Or sixty minutes can be an eye-blink, like when you're writing an exam you've barely prepared for. Tonight sixty minutes seemed like an eternity, but in a very good way. It's hard to complain about extending a fun ride.
Another session on the trainer, and another 60 minute tempo effort. I can understand why some people would get bored doing this type of work, but not me. I love the sensation, where you've hit that perfect pace, and although it's tough, you're not loading with lactic acid or struggling to breathe. As long as you can maintain concentration, the pedals keep ticking over. And you keep getting stronger. Tonight's ride was holding >280w for the duration, which is about a 10 watt improvement from two weeks ago. There was a recalibration of the trainer, and the measurements seemed high for different levels of effort, so I don't know if I necessarily put forth a greater effort than last time, but I know I did some good work, and that's really all that matters.
Bike: 90 minutes w/60 min tempo @ 280w
Run: 2 miles @ 6.8 mph
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I love Tempo rides for all the reasons you listed. 280W is definitely not 'tempo' for me though... it's above threshold.
I picked up a couple of the CTS DVDs at the LBS today (in the bargain bin for $10). I did the 'Time Trial' one this afternoon and it was a pretty decent workout. I could've done without the constant references to how "Lance does this exact same workout!!!!!" though.
Next up is the 'Climbing' one =)
I would be interested in seeing how we compare if we both used either the same i-Magic or a PT, simply because I don't believe my numbers are accurate in any way. According to www.analyticcycling.com that power translates to 42 km/h. There's zero probability that I can do that in real life. I just hope the numbers are consistent, so I can track progress.
I think I used to have the Climbing VHS tape (shows when I got it, eh?) It wasn't a bad workout, but I preferred Spinervals: The Uphill Grind (since replaced in my heart by Hill-acious).
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