Getting fit through indoor cycling
You know the drill: your partner is out for the day so they book in a selection of tradesmen and food delivery vans to constantly interrupt you. It’s all a big ploy. Well, today was such a day. I was aware my wife was heading out for the day today. All business, I’m sure. Then … Read more
There’s no skirting around the issue: I’ve been putting off doing the SST session for a good while now, always finding an excuse to skip the workout. Why? Well, last time I did this I was at the wrong FTP and ended up being unable to fully complete the session. That was back in December. … Read more
The other day I decided to ramp test myself. It’s a fallacy really, as I said at the time. There’s no way, in my admittedly uneducated mind, that a ramp test can accurately determine your FTP. For that you need either the 20 minute test, or more preferably (imho) the 4DP test. But here’s the … Read more
Phew. I knew this one was going to be a bit of a chore when the very first interval bit harder than I was expecting. In fact, you know you’re in for a shift when you’re already getting hot and bothered in the warm up ramp. However, with daddy day care on the horizon later … Read more
On the positive side, I didn’t skip today’s ride. But boy, did I feel like it. I got my kit out early – talking maybe 11am early. But it took me till 18:15 to actually get on the bike. Not helped by the cold and the wind (which blew away my kids trampoline down the … Read more