The BT WO – BASE 3
What does a January Base 3 break through (BT) workout (WO) feel like? look like? Sound like? Well, this is what I did today: After a great finish to week 1 of Base 3b (a forced rest period had me restarting Base 3) with 2 solid days outside with teammates followed by two days completely [...]
Read moreUpdates, upgrades, riding up grades and uppers:
Lots of good stuff going on in the Threshold Cycling world and it make me a very happy Train. Firstly: Chapeau! to everyone getting out there this weekend and braving the cold, salty roads and ignoring the lure of warm beds and warm bedmates. So, it’s been too long since I’ve posted about training so [...]
Read moreTaking a Moment to Stand Up
After three weeks of being stuck indoors or traveling, I finally made it outside for a ride! It was so unbelievable to be out and it didn’t help that I was on the verge of smashing any indoor riding equipment I own to little bits. Met up with a rather large group of Thresholders at [...]
Read moreGutsy finish: Oscar Freire, Tour de Suisse 2006
As we all think about warmer days and how we’re going to race I thought everyone might enjoy a killer finish that didn’t involve Jens or Fabian. Check out the finish from Stage 7 of the Tour de Suisse. It’s not a high curb but at those speeds….. he gets some serious props:
Read morePyramids
No, I am not talking about the great pyramids of Egypt…… I am talking about sprinting pyramids. Today I worked them into my base training and I actually enjoyed them enough to work them into my weekly routine. I didn’t do an extensive pyramid today, but will work up to something harder and longer in [...]
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