Getting fit through indoor cycling
Is there any wonder my FTP Test result was so poor when the last time I did an SST session was back in February? Well, actually that’s not quite accurate. My last attempted SST session was in April. But I failed to complete that workout. After that, I was less confident about being able to … Read more
Each week I try to review and reflect on my previous week on the bike. This allows me to see how my fitness and ability is progressing on a wider timescale than day to day. For previous weekly reviews please click here. In some ways an embarrassing week. Having to post that FTP Test result on … Read more
After yesterday I felt a sense of relief when going out for my ride today. No pressure. Sure, yesterday was by no means anything to be happy about, but it felt good not to have the looming pressure of an FTP test hanging over me. I went out this morning with no plan in mind. … Read more
The too long, didn’t read summary: massively down. Amazingly though, I’m not going to be 100% negative about this. There are some key takeaways from what is, without putting any spin on it, a really disappointing (if not totally unexpected) outcome. OK, let’s dive right in. There were several challenges going into this FTP test. … Read more
Today’s ride was intentionally a lower intensity effort with the aim to do a little ‘active recovery’ ahead of Thursday’s FTP Test. Can’t wait for that. My plan today was to ride the PrideOn Ride (I think that’s what it’s called) – but that began at 11:30 I believe, and due to some work conflicts, … Read more