Now I'm onto the time with no more power class to keep me in line. I've got a schedule of races set this year that I need to keep in shape for, we'll see how much my training can do. I am thinking that 3-4x a week will be a good solid goal, adding on for any commuting I can do (hey, at least it's some base miles :) )
I'm now registered for:
Mt. Borah Epic
Red Earth Classic
Iceman Cometh
Planning on the Ore 2 Shore but I need to register, and probably have room for a few other rides here.
I'm looking now for some gravel 40-60mi rides this spring to do on the cx bike for fun. Maybe Cheesehead Roubaix or some others?
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Monday, March 23, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
Nervous before the race
Monday's power class went well - no flats! It was a good hard workout which was nice.
I've not ridden this week (per normal scheduling conflicts), I have been getting ready for the race this weekend. I was pretty nervous yesterday but seem to be better now that I've packed a bit and have gear lined up. Normal to be nervous for the race a few days before. I have everything all packed and set now, weather is looking like it'll be good (15-18 and maybe some snow showers).
Here's how the packing came together last night:
Water I think I will run one big bottle in my jersey pocket, easy to get at and should stay warm enough there. There are aid stations along the way to refill at. For spares/tools I've got 2 tubes for spares (I thought about 1 but an extra is not heavy and I'd rather be able to fix a 2nd flat/tubeless issue and finish than DNF), one Big Air co2 canister and my mini pump, multitool.
As of now I think I will wear my bar mitts. I know my hands will be sweaty if I do that (they still sweat down to -5 in those). I also don't like them for singletrack and the race is about half singletrack. Game time decision there. I'm more thinking about the length of time I'll be out there and in hour 2-3+ when fatigue is setting in I don't want to worry about cold hands.
For food I'm doing my normal endurance stuff - powerbar prior to race, powergels during (strawberry banana), water. I will have a honey stinger waffle or two with me and I think I will bring a small bag of beef jerkey with me in case i want something more solid (that's a new one). I don't think I could stomach that in the hot summer but it really sounds good when it's cold out.
I've not ridden this week (per normal scheduling conflicts), I have been getting ready for the race this weekend. I was pretty nervous yesterday but seem to be better now that I've packed a bit and have gear lined up. Normal to be nervous for the race a few days before. I have everything all packed and set now, weather is looking like it'll be good (15-18 and maybe some snow showers).
Here's how the packing came together last night:
Water I think I will run one big bottle in my jersey pocket, easy to get at and should stay warm enough there. There are aid stations along the way to refill at. For spares/tools I've got 2 tubes for spares (I thought about 1 but an extra is not heavy and I'd rather be able to fix a 2nd flat/tubeless issue and finish than DNF), one Big Air co2 canister and my mini pump, multitool.
As of now I think I will wear my bar mitts. I know my hands will be sweaty if I do that (they still sweat down to -5 in those). I also don't like them for singletrack and the race is about half singletrack. Game time decision there. I'm more thinking about the length of time I'll be out there and in hour 2-3+ when fatigue is setting in I don't want to worry about cold hands.
For food I'm doing my normal endurance stuff - powerbar prior to race, powergels during (strawberry banana), water. I will have a honey stinger waffle or two with me and I think I will bring a small bag of beef jerkey with me in case i want something more solid (that's a new one). I don't think I could stomach that in the hot summer but it really sounds good when it's cold out.
Monday, January 26, 2015
Slow to update, not much riding
So, not much to update. Power class continues. I love it.
Riding otherwise has been pretty thin, although I did ride to work one day last week. I hope to keep that up, it's pretty fun and a good way to actually get some miles in without disrupting family stuff too much.
I am going to try to train myself to start getting up a bit earlier. So far no commitments that means anything besides being up with the kids a bit more but we'll see.
Still trying to figure out what races I will hope to do this season. I really want to do something long and harder (more singletrack/elevation) but I am not sure it's the right timing with the family.
Riding otherwise has been pretty thin, although I did ride to work one day last week. I hope to keep that up, it's pretty fun and a good way to actually get some miles in without disrupting family stuff too much.
I am going to try to train myself to start getting up a bit earlier. So far no commitments that means anything besides being up with the kids a bit more but we'll see.
Still trying to figure out what races I will hope to do this season. I really want to do something long and harder (more singletrack/elevation) but I am not sure it's the right timing with the family.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Not riding has been driving me nuts
I officially haven't ridden now for a week and it SUCKS.
Whole family got sick with this stomach bug, I luckily didn't get the puke/pooh part but I did get an ear infection out of the deal, complete with what they say could be a perforated eardrum and some really annoying ringing in my ear all the time. I'm on antibiotics now and while I'm starting to feel better it's not quite there. I wanted to ride last night but by the time came I didn't feel up to it, just exhausted.
My ear is also real sensitive to cold at the moment, I'm hoping that goes away pretty soon as I want to get back on the fatbike ASAP. I'm feeling like I'm off-center with the lack of bike time.
Hopefully either tonight or tomorrow at least I'll get on the trainer for a spin, get the legs working again. I would like to push myself pretty hard now between the holidays while I've got some time off. I signed up for a power class in January and I know the harder I can push my legs now the better I'll be in the class and the more I'll get out of it.
Whole family got sick with this stomach bug, I luckily didn't get the puke/pooh part but I did get an ear infection out of the deal, complete with what they say could be a perforated eardrum and some really annoying ringing in my ear all the time. I'm on antibiotics now and while I'm starting to feel better it's not quite there. I wanted to ride last night but by the time came I didn't feel up to it, just exhausted.
My ear is also real sensitive to cold at the moment, I'm hoping that goes away pretty soon as I want to get back on the fatbike ASAP. I'm feeling like I'm off-center with the lack of bike time.
Hopefully either tonight or tomorrow at least I'll get on the trainer for a spin, get the legs working again. I would like to push myself pretty hard now between the holidays while I've got some time off. I signed up for a power class in January and I know the harder I can push my legs now the better I'll be in the class and the more I'll get out of it.
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