Getting into the Build Phase
Last night was the first time this traing season performing cruize intervals. Overall they went quite well, but were slightly more intense than previous training. The duration was supposed to be 2 hours but mentally I was only able to manage 1.5 hours. The intervals were structures as follows.
Schedule
0 - 10 min warm up (13 -> 18 mph)
0:10 - 0:20 E2 warm up (18 mph, 210 Watts)
0:20 - 0:28 Interval #1 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:28 - 0:31 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:31 - 0:39 Interval #2 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:39 - 0:42 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:42 - 0:50 Interval #3 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:50 - 0:53 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:53 - 1:01 Interval #4 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
1:01 - 1:04 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
1:04 - 1:12 Interval #5 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
1:12 - 1:30 E2 (18 mph, 210 Watts)
The first interval went well, however, it took my legs the entire duration of the interval to adapt to the intensity. The second and Third intervals were good, but by the fourth interval the legs were starting to slow slightly. I was able to push through the final interval, but the legs were feeling really tired. The original plan called for a 2 hour ride, but I stopped short because I felt I wasn't getting any physical benefit and mentally I was drained from all the rides on the trainer. I can't wait for the snow to melt and the weather to turn warm. Also, I think I am spoiled from the rides down in Arizona, it was SO much fun!
This weekend should be challenging. I have to find a way to fit in a 2.5 hour ride on Saturday and a 3.5 hour ride on Sunday, while at the in laws for a baby shower. I will see how it goes, but I might cut these rides a little short.
Note: This workout was performed on a Kurt Kinetic trainer and recorded with a Polar S-720i HR monitor. The data was downloaded and evaluated for HR and power based on an established speed vs power relationship.
Schedule
0 - 10 min warm up (13 -> 18 mph)
0:10 - 0:20 E2 warm up (18 mph, 210 Watts)
0:20 - 0:28 Interval #1 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:28 - 0:31 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:31 - 0:39 Interval #2 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:39 - 0:42 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:42 - 0:50 Interval #3 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
0:50 - 0:53 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
0:53 - 1:01 Interval #4 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
1:01 - 1:04 Recovery (13 - 14 mph, 120 Watts)
1:04 - 1:12 Interval #5 (21 mph, 290 Watts)
1:12 - 1:30 E2 (18 mph, 210 Watts)
The first interval went well, however, it took my legs the entire duration of the interval to adapt to the intensity. The second and Third intervals were good, but by the fourth interval the legs were starting to slow slightly. I was able to push through the final interval, but the legs were feeling really tired. The original plan called for a 2 hour ride, but I stopped short because I felt I wasn't getting any physical benefit and mentally I was drained from all the rides on the trainer. I can't wait for the snow to melt and the weather to turn warm. Also, I think I am spoiled from the rides down in Arizona, it was SO much fun!
This weekend should be challenging. I have to find a way to fit in a 2.5 hour ride on Saturday and a 3.5 hour ride on Sunday, while at the in laws for a baby shower. I will see how it goes, but I might cut these rides a little short.
Note: This workout was performed on a Kurt Kinetic trainer and recorded with a Polar S-720i HR monitor. The data was downloaded and evaluated for HR and power based on an established speed vs power relationship.
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