Getting fit through indoor cycling
Perhaps I should have stayed in today. It wasn’t particularly nice out, but I have spent all week inside and it’s driving me a little stir crazy. As the rain had stopped, I decided what the heck, why not go out and get dirty, but get some fresh air? So, off I went. What I … Read more
As I’ve said for the last few weeks, I think a lot of my problems are mental over physical at the moment. Thinking today would be an indoor session, I resolved to do one of those FTP Builder rides, an hour at 150w or whatever. However, finishing “on time” (not quite, I’m still owed 30 … Read more
Another day, another struggle. The legs are just not responding. It’s got to be all mental at this point, I’m sure. Well, either that, or because I’m layering up for the wind, but the sun is making me hot, and I struggle when I’m hot. It’s a funky climate, cold fingers, sweating body. I went … Read more
Yesterday: felt good, had a decent ride. Today: felt knackered, barely managed to average 2.5w/kg. I don’t know if it’s diet, over exercising, losing my form, or what. Frankly, I’m not that worried about it. I only really ride for fitness and fun, so it’s not like I’m losing my competitive ability, or whatever. But … Read more
Given I’ve had the laziest bike week in recent memory (3 rest days), I figured I would do something a little more endurance related for today’s ride. I didn’t have a set route in mind at the point I was setting off, but decided I’d head out towards Longridge, and then see what happens. The … Read more