Sometimes I get a bit discouraged when I don't get the results I want, but generally I'm a glass half full kinda guy. That attitude stood me in good stead today, after a somewhat mediocre test ride. While there was marginal improvement, it was not as good as expected, or at least hoped. The end result was 198 watts, compared to 192, five weeks ago.
But it is, what it is. And even though the numbers don't bear it out, I truly do believe I have made some progress, especially in the aero position. Of course only outside riding will actually prove that, since the air resistance when you're sitting still ain't much of a factor. If I can truly learn to ride with as much power in the aero position as sitting up, then it simply has to make a difference over 180 kms. I believe I'm getting close to that condition. I made sure to do the ride exactly the same as last time (23 of 30 mins in the bars), and I felt little relief during my upright breaks. On top of that, I still have the opportunity to improve technique as mentioned yesterday.
But in the end if that's all wishful thinking, and the only real win has been another 5 weeks of healthy living, then so be it. In August I'm gonna do my 3rd Ironman, and not that long ago doing even one was a a dream I had given up on. Game on!!
And I also got a wonderful bit of motivational news today. It turns out that Odd John, Grampa Brett, and Trucker Dave are all gonna come to Mont Tremblant just to help me out of my wetsuit when I get out of the lake! How cool is that? And since they wanted to do that anyway, they also chose to sign up as volunteers and help out at the swim start/exit. It's just the kind of incentive I need to actually complete the race this time.
So the next 5 weeks will be a continued focus on riding hard and efficiently, as well as preparing for the Bay Race on Mar 30th. That of course means I gotta get some more long runs in, but I think I'm gonna be ok. I'm gaining confidence in my right leg with ever passing day.
30 min test ride, 198 watts, 1:15 total ride
"Fear knocked at the door and faith answered. No one was there."---Anon
Love
Peter
But it is, what it is. And even though the numbers don't bear it out, I truly do believe I have made some progress, especially in the aero position. Of course only outside riding will actually prove that, since the air resistance when you're sitting still ain't much of a factor. If I can truly learn to ride with as much power in the aero position as sitting up, then it simply has to make a difference over 180 kms. I believe I'm getting close to that condition. I made sure to do the ride exactly the same as last time (23 of 30 mins in the bars), and I felt little relief during my upright breaks. On top of that, I still have the opportunity to improve technique as mentioned yesterday.
But in the end if that's all wishful thinking, and the only real win has been another 5 weeks of healthy living, then so be it. In August I'm gonna do my 3rd Ironman, and not that long ago doing even one was a a dream I had given up on. Game on!!
And I also got a wonderful bit of motivational news today. It turns out that Odd John, Grampa Brett, and Trucker Dave are all gonna come to Mont Tremblant just to help me out of my wetsuit when I get out of the lake! How cool is that? And since they wanted to do that anyway, they also chose to sign up as volunteers and help out at the swim start/exit. It's just the kind of incentive I need to actually complete the race this time.
So the next 5 weeks will be a continued focus on riding hard and efficiently, as well as preparing for the Bay Race on Mar 30th. That of course means I gotta get some more long runs in, but I think I'm gonna be ok. I'm gaining confidence in my right leg with ever passing day.
30 min test ride, 198 watts, 1:15 total ride
"Fear knocked at the door and faith answered. No one was there."---Anon
Love
Peter
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