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Training Week

July 4, 2009

I’m really not happy with were I’m at training.  I feel so out of shape.  Maybe it’s because I know this year was a building year so I have a different mentality.  Last year I was out for blood but this year, racing expert, I know I don’t have a chance at the podium.  I need to pick up my training so next year I can competitive. 
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3-Miles

June 15, 2009

That is how far I had to walk in my socks after my bike tire exploded on my road bike.  The tire shredded so no hope of fixing. 

Caffeine

June 10, 2009

Source: Bicyling Magazine

Caffeine has long been demonized as a diuretic.  On paper, that means it should lead to dehydration and heat stress, especially when you consider that it also raises your heart rate and increases your metabolism. 

A review of ongoing research recently revealed that caffeinated drinks don’t make you pee that much more than equal amounts of beverages without the buzz.  The stimulant also doesn’t worsen the effects of summertime heat.  In fact, caffeine makes you feel better.  Numerous studies have shown that it lowers your rate of perceived exertion while improving your strength, endurance and mental performance.  Even better, researches from the University of Birmingham, in England, found that riders who drank a caffeinated sports beverage burned the drinks carbs 26 percent faster than those who consumed a non-caffeinated sports drink, likely because caffeine speeds glucose absorption in the intestine. 

Calorie Consumption

June 8, 2009

Today was a VERY active day for me.  In the morning I swam 1/2 mile, lift weights, core workout and ran a short 3 miles.  All day I felt starved no matter what I ate.  I tried high protein since it’s suppose to make you feel full longer.  Didn’t work.  Then this evening I ran another 3 miles and that just added to it.  My body is starving but I know I’ve fed it enough.  I keep drinking water hoping that will subdue, but I just burn more calories walking to the bathroom every 10 minutes. 

This Weeks Schedule

June 7, 2009

I’ve been doing pretty good following my plans, hopefully it continues.

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Weekly Training

May 26, 2009

Have my first stage race coming up this weekend.  Saturday is a time trial and a short-track race, while Sunday is the normal XC race.  Not really a high priority race for me, just something I wanted to try out. 
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Pushing it too hard?

I actually had a good training week this past week. I believe I put in 9 hours total, which for me is good. I’m still feeling disorganized with teaching so that does eat into my training time. The spring semester ends soon so I’ll have no more excuses to get out of training.

On sunday I did have a strange episode with my training. I rode 40 miles then proceeded to run 6 miles. However a mile into the run I just collapsed on the street. I didn’t really feel it coming at all. One second I’m running and the next second ian face down on the road. I’m guessing I just pushed myself too far that day. I’m sure my nutrition wasn’t up to par either.

Weekly Workout

May 17, 2009

This weeks planned workout. Hopefully I can follow it. 

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Week of 2/2: Build 1

February 1, 2009

My legs were dead weight at the end of the week, mainly due to weight lifting.  Although I did do intervals this week, I found the recovery rides much more enjoyable.  :)   This weeks workout shows a lot of spin classes, which I could substitute with intervals on my trainer if I so so wish.  I’m just trying to get out of the house for a bit. 
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