Ah, The Specials, great band, nothing to do with today's post though. It was my turbo session that was too much, and me that's too old.
Having had my last long run yesterday I attempted my last hard turbo session tonight, a Level 3 3 x 20 min session. During the last L3 session I did my HR was below what a L3 session should be so I decided to increase the wattage to 300 watts. However, I think ambition got the better of me and there was probably some fatigue still in the legs from yesterday's run. I managed the first 20 mins Ok (it was hard, but manageable) but at the beginning of the 2nd interval I started to have doubts that 6 days before a HIM I should be working this hard, so backed off after 10 mins and reduced the power to a more comfortable level. However, whilst happily spinning the minutes away and flicking through my ipod I came across Dexys Midnight Runners live version of " R E S P E C T"; if you haven't heard it it is a fabulous version of a fabulous song, and brilliant turbo trainer music. For the last 2 - 3 minutes the band is really rocking along (do Dexys rock?) and I found myself spinning away at 110rpm and 340 watts! AWESOME.
Anyway, that is my last hard session done. I have some easy sessions planned between now and Thursday and then a day of rest Friday.
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But you are doing the TT on Wed Turbo? That may qualify as hard; unless you are intending to reduce your pace to my level and take it easy!
At 10pm last night I wasn't, I felt very tired. Legs were heavy this morning on my easy run (it said easy on the box but it was hard work).
However, feeling better now so if the weather is dry and relatively wind free I will be there.
Mmmmm, testosterone ruling then, 10 m tting 3 days before HIM, you must be mad!
It's alright Kelda, there's been a change of plan. Not riding the TT tonight - doing a 25 mile turbo TT instead! :-)
And that makes it alright!?!!
Best laid plans of mice and men ...
Fell asleep on the sofa just after 8pm and have just woken up (1130pm). Suppose I should go to bed - a day of complete rest. I guess the body needed it.
Feel brilliant today, it seems the rest has done me good; quality session in the pool (1250m) this morning focussing on technique.
Need to get my kit together this evening and put the tent together (it's brand new so I need to make sure all the bits are there and I know how it goes up) ready for the weekend.
Am somewhat excited.
Ah so you rested my mentor! You should be ready to unleash the fury at Bala now! A tri trip; nice!! Enjoy and make sure you get some pics for the blog.....no pics of Reg DNFing either!
Good luck for the w/end TMan i'm sure you'll do well and give that bike course the hammering it deserves, make sure you go in fresh.
start hard hammer the middle and sprint to the finish!
ATB
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