Night fever
I am just over halfway through my week of nights. In some ways it has been good preparation, with little or no sleep. I have managed only three sessions so far this week; two road training sessions and Wednesday night’s track racing (albeit shortened as I had to get to work). I’m guessing that I’m not going to make my goals for this week, which is disappointing but not really a disaster in the larger scale of things.
Both road rides were good training sessions. I went into town and hit a few hills on Wednesday, then backed up for the scratch races at the velodrome Wednesday night. I won both races, which sounds good, but I’m probably racing in a grade too low for my current fitness. When I started back on the track in December, there was no doubt that I was a C grade rider, but the ensuing 1000km has bumped me up a grade. Still, as far as interval sessions go they are great. I maxed out the hr at 192bpm, so I’m earning my place.
What time I’ve had awake at home I’ve spent in the garage trying to restore the 29er to its pre-mud glory, and also putting the finishing touches on The Unknown Rider’s new bike. Check out what he has to say about it (and other things).
I also saw that entries for the Solo 24 Nationals opened recently, so I have put my money where my mouth (keyboard?) is and have paid up.
Expect more from me when I finish these nights and can get back to meaningful training and intelligent blogging.
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