Well, I am feeling like I have plateaued, and of course that is normal. So, now I need to step it up and mix it up a bit but I am not sure exactly how I plan to do that yet. I am training for a race weekend in Maine (Lake Auburn Road Race, and the Great Falls Crit), so I dont want to do to much different now. Don't get me wrong I am still making gains in fitness and riding skill, I am just getting a bit stale and though I do push myself pretty hard I feel I could go harder at times (still get rest and recover) and make more gains. Some of it is I train by myself, my closest group ride is about an hour drive (well with people at higher levels than myself) and with my time limitations and work schedual it is not very plausable. (Maybe though that is what I need to do is make time and at least do one of these rides every few weeks)
Nutritionally, things are pretty level. I want to lose more body fat but I am not willing to give up performance and lean weight as a trade off, at least not at this point. One thing I have to remember is that I am increasing my training volume and that is going to make a difference, I just have to keep a balance and not go to far one way or another. On the other hand, I think riding the fence to much will lead to more stagnation. Anyhow, I will figure it out and learn from my mistakes.
Gun
Monday, May 25, 2009
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Starting a new cycle
Its been a few weeks since I have blogged just been really busy with family, work, and riding. I just came off the Turkey Hill County Classic race in Lancaster Pa. It was actually my first race as a Cat 4. I feel I was ready physically and mentally, this was not what I would classify as an A race, it was just to keep up with competing and a day out with the kids. The kids had a blast, as for my race I had mechanical problems in two races but was able to finish the second.
Right now I am on day 3 of a Fat Loss Bootcamp http://www.cyclo-club.com/public/main.cfm that I am doing with my wife and her sister. My goal is to get below 180lbs but thats not the reason for the FLBC, I just want to prime my body to start training for another race that I have coming up June 6th. This race the Lake Auburn Road Race, in Auburn Maine was my first race ever, last year and I want to use it as a gauge, I finished 53 (not last :) ) as a CAT5 now as a CAT 4 I am in way better shape but the competition is just as tough if not tougher. My goal for this race is to finish in the top ten if not 1st. I have been learning alot this year about racing and have been working on my weaknesses. I have done ok in my races thus far but either make mental mistakes and go to hard to early or have had mechanical problems.
I am working on my training program for this as I write, I am considering combining both a speed and climbing program, both will build me in areas that could use work. I also need to consider keeping a sustained pace and keeping with the pack in accelerations. Anyhow I will have a program nailed down this week. It will include a good bit of strenght training the first half, and a healthy amount of core work up to two weeks before. Stronger core equals stronger performance on the bike.
Nurtrionally I am on track, I did ad a few pounds I was hovering around 184 but weighed in for the FLBC at 188, but I think it was lean weight cause I have added some muscle which is fine. I will be using more of a mix between a performance phase of eating and a maintenance phase as I get closer to the end of the month. My pre, in, and post ride fueling seems to be ok but I think it needs a tweaking but just not sure what. Well, thats why its called working on a program and needs to be flexable.
Gun
Harvey
Right now I am on day 3 of a Fat Loss Bootcamp http://www.cyclo-club.com/public/main.cfm that I am doing with my wife and her sister. My goal is to get below 180lbs but thats not the reason for the FLBC, I just want to prime my body to start training for another race that I have coming up June 6th. This race the Lake Auburn Road Race, in Auburn Maine was my first race ever, last year and I want to use it as a gauge, I finished 53 (not last :) ) as a CAT5 now as a CAT 4 I am in way better shape but the competition is just as tough if not tougher. My goal for this race is to finish in the top ten if not 1st. I have been learning alot this year about racing and have been working on my weaknesses. I have done ok in my races thus far but either make mental mistakes and go to hard to early or have had mechanical problems.
I am working on my training program for this as I write, I am considering combining both a speed and climbing program, both will build me in areas that could use work. I also need to consider keeping a sustained pace and keeping with the pack in accelerations. Anyhow I will have a program nailed down this week. It will include a good bit of strenght training the first half, and a healthy amount of core work up to two weeks before. Stronger core equals stronger performance on the bike.
Nurtrionally I am on track, I did ad a few pounds I was hovering around 184 but weighed in for the FLBC at 188, but I think it was lean weight cause I have added some muscle which is fine. I will be using more of a mix between a performance phase of eating and a maintenance phase as I get closer to the end of the month. My pre, in, and post ride fueling seems to be ok but I think it needs a tweaking but just not sure what. Well, thats why its called working on a program and needs to be flexable.
Gun
Harvey
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