Spirited seasonal runs
A few mildly spirited runs during the weekend, just to keep things moving in a bid to not lose too much base before the new clinic starts in earnest next week. A handful of us ran Monday morning, out...
View ArticleThis proves it – I do have a heart (rate)…
Heart Rate test by paperboy13 at Garmin Connect – Details. I finally jumped on the trainer to establish a maximum heart rate, so I can at least have a measure of how I should be training this winter....
View ArticlePaceline advice for road riders
We had a banner turnout to start the year: Dave, Laura, Brenda, John (the only guy I know can spend a week in Jamaica and avoid a tan), me and Don. The garage was fairly bustling - and still room for...
View ArticleCommittment is, signing up for a 204-mile ride
Make no mistake - signing up for STP 2012 was the easy part. Completing the 204-mile ride July 14 is going to be an immense challenge. I haven't been this anxious since I signed up for my first marathon.
View ArticleSpinning inside, and pining for the road
Winter is long and wet on the West Coast, and the evenings too short to ride outside. We've got to seize the opportunities when they arise.
View ArticleAutumn Country ride – in winter…
It’s Winter Week here on the Lower Mainland – we’ve had snow and sub-0˚C temperatures for the last few days. Nothing quite like spinning in layers, with thermal booties on. We’ve taken to regulating...
View ArticleAerobic base training – it’s all about pace
We’ve expanded our collection of Coach Troy Jacobson training DVDs – because we need more variety to sweat to. Tuesday, we hit the garage for some aerobic training with Aero Base Builder VI. What is...
View ArticleSuffering the Chesapeake spin session
Spinervals – Suffering the Chesapeake Garmin Connect – Details. I’m still working my way back to some kind of road-shape after a couple weeks of relative inaction. With rain pelting down and 4 (!!)...
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