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January 18, 2007
Trainer Hills
This morning I got up and got back on my bike. I was having some deja vu because it was not too long prior to this morning (as in last night) that I was doing the same thing. Riding my bike, on the trainer, sweating like crazy, wishing it was 80 degrees and warm enough to ride outside.
I'll have to say though, it was nice to get up and ride versus go to the pool. Not that I don't like to swim, it was just a good way to break up the routine.
AM cycling workout:
60 minutes total on the trainer w/5x5 minutes alternating between my biggest three gears w/2 minute easy recoveries in the small chain ring
This was supposed to be like riding uphill and I was supposed to remain seated. And I'll have to say this morning was pretty good training/practice for me so I can get used to pushing some bigger gears. As of late I feel like I pop down to an easier gear and spin at a higher cadence when I'm climbing or tired which I don't think is always the best option. I'm sure there's tons of research as to what the optimal gear/cadence is to create the most power. I don't know anything about cycling so I don't know the answer but regardless it would be nice to be strong enough to push big gears and so that was the goal this morning. And now I've bored even myself with this discussion on cycling. :)
After work I headed to the YMCA for a lifting session - 45 minutes of fun. And now I'm done for the day, ready for some swimming and running tomorrow!
In other news I went to Chipotle today for lunch (new one just opened up in Pittsburgh!) and ingested more sodium than most people should consume in 3 days time. I'm still thirsty, my lips are chapped and I've actually already developed ulcers on my tongue. But it was sooooooooo good and sooooooo worth it! Simply put, I heart burritos.
Good night everyone!
Posted by beth at January 18, 2007 5:17 PM
Comments
Chipolte is great! And re: the sodium, just think of it as replenishing all that you have sweat out.
Posted by: brian at January 19, 2007 10:25 AM