AM Workout:
Key Workout - 30 Mile Bike on Computrainer at Zone 2 Intense Aerobic Pace
Course: Buffalo Springs Lake Triathlon - first 30 miles
Time: 1:33:35
MPH: 19.2
Watts: 217
Wow, some concrete evidence of improvement! On longer workouts like these I place "spot checks" in my log at certain points of the course to monitor improvement. On February 10, I did 40 miles on this course, in which I hit the 25 mile mark at 1:22:10. Today, I hit that mark at 1:17:43, about 4.5 minutes faster!
This is one thing I have to tell my athletes when I coach them. A lot of athletes tend to get discouraged for the first 4 weeks because they see no noticeable improvement. I preach patience at this time because after 4 weeks, things happen, and they happen quickly! And this is why I post my workouts online now. I trust my training strategies that I am willing to put my money where my mouth is.
The best part is that once the improvement comes, the athlete's motivation reaches the moon! That is when the REAL gains happen. And I'm just about there now. On to the next session!
(Key Workout 2 of 4 done this week)
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