After six weeks, speed work on the run is complete, so it's time for a new block. Now I will do about 9 weeks focusing on the bike, with one session a week as a threshold day, another working on VO2 Max. And tonight was threshold.
I've been doing FTP work during my run speed block, up to 2x20 at FTP, now I wanted to switch things up a bit. Rather than shorter intervals, I went to a 1x50 @ 85% FTP. I'll build the intensity of the ensuing weeks, but for a first shot, tonight was good. It wasn't particularly hard, although the last ten minutes required good concentration as the lactic acid was starting to build in my thighs. I ended with 5 minutes of spinning, then knocked out an easy 3 miles on the treadmill. These are the types of nights where you can feel the money going into the bank. It will be good to have this to spend as the season progresses.
Bike: 65 minutes, w/1x50 minutes @ 85% FTP (255w)
Run: 3 miles @ 7.2 mph
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