3 Weeks and Counting

It seems every day is an opportunity for the development of discipline. I was searching a regional cycling website last week and learned of a series of races this weekend, the State Criterium Championships. Here is a YouTube video explaining, at a base level, criterium racing. Glimpsing an opportunity, I decided to test myself last week. Had I finished in the top few spots on the Thursday morning group ride, I would have entered the race this weekend to compete. I didn't have to worry about that.

So this week returns to targeted Crit training. Saturday morning's ride was very tough for me and I found myself discouraged with the strenuous output and meager showing. This week is focusing on rest and strenuous output. I am nervous about the Orr Rd ride on Tuesday night.

Monday: strength/recovery

Tuesday: Orr Rd (simulated Crit competition w up to 100 riders all categories. Orr Rd = FAST)

Wednesday: strength/recovery

Thursday: COCAC

Friday: 45 min 20s intervals & regeneration

Saturday: 1-2 hr hill intervals

Sunday: OFF