Reunited

In this past week, I have been riding my old dependable '99 Trek 5200.  Still have to work on the motor but the bike gets the job done.  I asked about my Pinarello, which has be in the shop since my wreck, before the Thursday Night Ride.  It wasn't ready, bummer... still waiting on some parts.   BUT, they quickly looked over the wheels, tested the shifting and she was ready to ride.  This was an unexpected surprise, I was reunited with my race bike.

I wish they could do that for me.  My cardio fitness is gone... most of the ride I was off the back.  Every hill sent my HR within 5 beats of my max HR.   On a positive note, I can still get out there and do a 40mile ride with no problem.  Also, I could easily ramp up my speed up to ~28mph on the flats... just couldn't hold it for more than a minute or two.

I want to do one more race this year in Souix Falls, SD.  It is only a month away so I have to train smart.  I am going to do the training in 2 day training blocks.  The first day will be a hard day... Hills, Intervals, LSD.  The second day a easy-moderate intensity endurance ride.  Rest day, repeat.  We'll see how that goes!