The Bike Transplant

well not quite…training is now getting into full swing. I am just about done with the second week of base training and am already feeling a difference from the previous couple years training methods. In previous years my motivation is always to push hard and do intervals in high HR zones leading to fatigue and lack of motivation in key summer months.

The plan as is shall be called has got me focused only on base miles in low HR aerobic zones. I am working for the next few weeks on a solid aerobic base and then moving into higher HR tempo training. The goal here is to be able to sustain high HR efforts for longer periods which is hopefully the missing link in my training up to this point.

In other news we have dinner with Becks boss and co tonight…so have to be on my best behavior. And that means 1 night off the bike…but then tomorrow first aerobic zone test followed by long effort in the saddle sunday.

TTFN

Its been too long since I last updated..funny I think I said that last time. Either way, its true, its been too long.

Well its a new year, and new things are coming for both myself and for Becky. First off, Becky has registered for her triathlon in September. We will be heading to Boulder for it for a week of acclimation and then the tri. I’m so excited to watch I can’t wait. For more info on her Tri which she is doing for charity (The Lupus Foundation) check out her blog PinkTrek2200.

She has also inspired the nuggets (Bethany, Donny, Suzie, and others) to undertake this effort with her. Good luck to you guys this year!

As for me, again this is a year of new things. For training this year I am uping the ante. I have a training plan from a certified mountain bike coach. This will provide me structure and hopefully the ability to get some podiums this year and eventually hit my goal of advancing to the expert class in the next 2 years. I’m hoping all goes well for everyone. This is truly an exciting year for us both. There are more new things on the horizon but more on that later.

Wishing everyone a great and successful ‘09.

Keep on spinning.