OK, maybe it's more "Florida Dreamin'", but they're both Sunshine States and only one has a song.
Another round on the trainer tonight, expanding on last week's effort and going to 2x20 minutes at 280w. Under no circumstances is this ever a "fun" workout. It's tough, requires a lot of concentration, and probably more clock-watching than any athletic event should. During the second interval, I could feel the effort increasing and I was starting to stomp the pedals, so I focused on getting a smooth complete stroke going, and my pace picked up with less effort. A good reminder to make sure the form is solid the whole way.
I also figured out why Saturday was so tough. The recalibration was a small part of it, but I must have bumped into the bike at some point because the rear brake had shifted and was rubbing the wheel. I did the entire ride while braking. I'm of two minds on this: 1) I got in a killer workout, and how impressive is it to put up halfway decent numbers with the brake on; 2) I'm an idiot, and I can't compare this workout to anything else since I can't (won't) replicate the conditions, so it's almost a waste.
5.5 weeks. Who's getting excited?
Bike: 65 min, w/2x20 min @ 280w, 5 min recovery
Run: 2 miles @ 7.6 mph + 4 strides
How about "It never snows in Florida" by New Found Glory?
ReplyDeleteI raced at the 2006 and volunteered at the 2007 IM 70.3 W.C. The weather will be fantastic! Maybe a bit warm for you, but for us Floridians, it is less humid and cooler (low to mid 80's).
I'd come and help out, but I'll be racing myself at the Miami Man that day. My song will be the theme from "Miami Vice!" ;)
Good Luck, Enjoy the venue (the bike course is beautiful!), and have Fun!