Of Mice and Marathons

Off.

The boys went to bed very late and didn't end of sleeping any later than normal. Megan got up with them and I slept in for the first time in a while. Good breakfast at our uncles and then home. 

Just over 15 hours of training time this week with a rest day. I haven't put up those numbers in a long time. It was a good break. We didn't necessarily do anything too different, but it was enjoyable.

AM: 90' on the trainer. 177W. HR 132.

PM: 90' on the trainer. 200W. HR 141.

Did some hills in the afternoon and some efforts, but I don't recall what they were. Indulgent for a Monday back to regular work stuff, but, hey. Why not?

AM: 70' on the trainer. 228W. HR 147.

4 x 10' @ 92%

A good session. Very managable, but work was done.

PM: Off.

AM: 60 on the trainer. 144W. HR 108.

Recovery ride. 

PM: 3.5 miles, averaged 10:23. HR 134.

Fancied a run outside. The Polly Ann was pretty muddy and not quite ready. Better weather coming next week should dry it out a bit. It will still be a while before bikes should be on it.

AM: 90' on the trainer. 204W. HR 141.

Progession ride. Finished at 90%. ~15' from 80-85%, but mostly zone 2.

PM: 60' on the trainer. 232. HR 153.

50' of progressive tempo riding. I have modeled some of my riding workouts after running workouts. This one was intended to mimic the effort of an 8-mile tempo around marathon effort to a little firmer. I would normally warm up and cool down for about 13-15 miles total (so about 1:45-1:50), so this was shorter, but after a longer effort in the morning and our schedule I did this. I enjoyed it and my HR was basically dead on where I thought it would be. I do miss the 8-mile tempo. It was my "fun" and productive workout for many years.

AM: 120' on the trainer. 167W. HR 127.

AM/Lunch: 3 hours on the trainer. 220W. HR 154.

Did the 3 Sisters Route in Watopia on full intensity. It was hilly. I was stalling out even with the bike programmed with a road cassette. Good effort.

Still no word on the new bike.