Thursday, January 12, 2012

Last couple of rides

Last couple of rides were great wanted to get out and do 4 hours but was only able to get 3 because of time constraint daycare and daughter getting out of school. Any how went out and my goal was to have an over all avg speed increase. Went out solo and had a couple really good rides. Pushing my self a little more than I normally do. I tried to no matter what to not give up and slow way down. Also focused on pedaling I put on my old garmin w/ Spd and cadence and watched rpms. Tried to keep a high cadence over 90 to start and working towards 100 rpms avg. wow it's hard to have a high cadence with mtn. But it's all apart of the process of getting faster. I am learning a lot from graham and his experiences of riding with other high level pro cyclist. thank you! In the end Tuesday I covers about 34 miles in 3 hours and Wednesday cover about 38 in 3 hours. Still not good enough for me but it's improvement. Endurance is getting stronger and speed will come next along with Andy's coaching. Getting more and more excited about the race season to come. First mbaa race is Saturday not sure if I'm going to do it finances are kinda right after the move and shox is still out of service. Till next time thank you for you support !!!!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Training

Training has been going good getting at least one if not 2 3.5 hr rides in a week. Have been slacking some on the weights though. I have been read this great book called "finding your zone" it's really helping me to get better about focusing and getting my motivation to just do it instead of thinking about doing it! I've been riding with someone fast a lot fast and that is really putting into perspective how much I need to work of I want to be a contender on the pro circuit! Getting strong and am in better shape than I think I was in all of last year cross my finger well find out come race day I'm getting excited about mellow Johnny's the first big race of the season. Need to start making plans for race weekend driving flying lodging wow this is an expensive journey but I love it and can't wait to take on a circuit!! Thanks to all my supporters and sponsors it's not possible with out you!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart this is for you all!!!!