Thursday, November 17, 2011

Wed - 11-16-11 - Interval day!

WOW - Today was really painful and fun!  I road up Westridge fire road and found a good spot with my friend Doug.

I road up hill for three minutes AS FAST AS I COULD - Doug marked the place in the dirt.  I thought there is no way I can go further on a second interval, or even do one.  But I did.  And as my HR was going faster and faster, I went quite  bit farther. 
Okay, so I thought, that's enough.  I want to do a ride too and have fun.  Lou will understand. Two is enough. But, nope, cannot do that, Cheryl.  You have to adhere to what the coach says and trust her.
So I went back down and we had marked the second spot.  On the third interval, I was able to stay in my big ring and went farther in less time!  My HR was 185! This training really pays off.  Lou told me they would be HARD and PAINFUL! She is correct!  -
Then Doug and I went on up, did a little single track, up to Nike Tower, down Sullivan Canyon.  Was so much fun.  Then I had to climb all the way back up to my car.
SO it was about 13.22 miles; 1:50 riding time; 2037 feet - 

One thing I can see already is that after rides I am not so tired, like I used to be.  Work has been really slow this week, so I am trying not to worry and be grateful I have something I can do that is FREE!
Riding in our local mountains.

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