Tomorrow (9 hours and 30 min from now to be exact) is the 3sports sprint tri. Same course as the power sprint from earlier this season. It's a really fast, and really fun course. I'd really like to beat my time of 1:05 from earlier this season. I def think it's doable since I had some cramping problems on the run. I still ended up in the 30's at that race so I'm really excited to see how it plays out this time.
Changed up the cycling form a little bit. I've been focusing on keeping the intensity up. OK, I'll explain a little bit more. Instead of cruising at a nice pace and pushing on the hills to maintain that pace, I'm pushing all the time, and working to keep speed on the hills. There are several reasons for the change, all of which were explained to me by a friend on my cycling team.
- Push through the hills and continue to pedal through the pain all the way through the top of the hill.
- Once you get to the top your cadence will pick up because you're no longer going up hill.
- The lactic acid will flush out of your legs from the increased cadence.
- You will be less fatigued and not suffer on the hills as much.
I like this idea. I've been working on it on the road bike and it's working. The pain on the hills isn't going away, but once I get to the top I've been pedaling through the pain and within a few seconds my legs are back to normal. I used to think that if I pushed too hard my legs would burn out. It's starting to feel like it's just a matter of putting up with the pain and waiting for your legs to cool off. Even better, my heart rate doesn't sky rocket on or after hills. It goes up a little bit (5-10 bpm) but nothing monstrous. We'll see how this goes tomorrow. The course isn't really hilly but there are a few parts that are slightly uphill.
Gym workouts have been going well. I'm enjoying lifting weights again. I feel stronger, more solid, and not as soft. I don't know if I actually look any different but I do feel better. I've been focusing on doing as many reps as possible. At the very least I've been doing 12, and sometimes 15. I've felt stronger in the pool since I've started lifting again. I think the endurance aspect of lifting weights is really helping out. My arms don't feel as fatigued as usual after being in the pool (the few times I've been able to get to the pool lately).
Well, my class is over now officially. So you should be seeing more consistent posts about workouts. Hopefully more cycling. I love cycling and I miss being able to do it everyday. I'd like to get out a few mornings during the week in addition to time trial practice and Saturday group rides. Even if it's not for an intense workout, at least for a decent ride.
OK, I need to leave to get downtown. Staying down there tonight so I can get to the race on time. Big things will happen tomorrow (I hope).
Listening to: Salmiakki Sessions
Feeling: A little heartburn.
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