Jul052026July 5, 2026July 5, 2026by Masters TTRacer

Recumbents Added to State Masters Games

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PREPARATION 4.1 REPORT (06/29 – 07/05)

HIGHLIGHTS: I learned recently that my state masters games in September, a qualifier for next year’s National Senior Games, is including recumbents in the cycling events for the first time. I’ve raced this event in 2019 and 2020 on a standard bike, winning my age-group 5 kilometer (3.1 miles) and 10 kilometer (6.2 miles) races both years. My crash in 2021 ended my participation in the event since I was forced to switch to a recumbent trike.

In preparation, I’ve scheduled an aggressive training program with multiple virtual rehearsals on the 2.3 mile loop around a county park. Overall, the course is characterized as “rolling hills” with 89 feet of climbing (avg grade: 0.0%; max grade: 12.6%). Here is my rehearsal and race schedule:

  • Virtual WI Masters Games 10 Kilometer (6.2 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #1, Saturday, July 18, 2026
  • Virtual WI Masters Games 5 Kilometer (3.1 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #1, Sunday, July 19, 2026
  • Virtual WI Masters Games 10 Kilometer (6.2 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #2, Saturday, August 1, 2026
  • Virtual WI Masters Games 5 Kilometer (3.1 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #2, Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Virtual WI Masters Games 10 Kilometer (6.2 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #3, Saturday, August 16, 2026
  • Virtual WI Masters Games 5 Kilometer (3.1 miles) Time Trial Rehearsal #3, Sunday, August 17, 2026
  • WI Masters Games 10 Kilometer (6.2 miles) Time Trial, Tuesday, September 1, 2026
  • WI Masters Games 5 Kilometer (3.1 miles) Time Trial, Wednesday, September 2, 2026

All indoor cycling sessions were completed with my recumbent trike on a Kinetic by Kurt Road Machine smart trainer + Rouvy application. One strength workout with resistance bands was completed.

DETAILS:

  • Monday was a rest day off the bike.
  • Tuesday’s Aerobic Tempo Intervals (3 x 14/7 minutes) workout was 23.85 miles in 1:30:00. Average speed was 15.9 mph; maximum speed was 18.9 mph. Average power was 97 watts; maximum power was 154 watts.
  • Wednesday’s Recovery-Endurance Blend workout was 12.08 miles in 0:49:00. Average speed was 14.8 mph; maximum speed was 18.5 mph. Average power was 81 watts; maximum power was 126 watts. A 30-minute strength training with resistance bands workout was completed.
  • Thursday’s Aerobic Tempo/Sweet Spot Tempo Blend Intervals (3 x 8/2/4/2 minutes) workout was 22.95 miles in 1:26:00. Average speed was 16.0 mph; maximum speed was 22.1 mph. Average power was 98 watts; maximum power was 144 watts.
  • Friday’s Endurance Miles – “Kitchen Sink” workout was 15.56 miles in 0:59:00. Average speed was 15.8 mph; maximum speed was 19.7 mph. Average power was 96 watts; maximum power was 170 watts.
  • Saturday’s Flat Sprints Intervals (4 x 4/4 minutes) workout was 23.12 miles in 1:30:00. Average speed was 15.4 mph; maximum speed was 19.1 mph. Average power was 90 watts; maximum power was 340 watts.
  • Sunday’s Foundation Miles Intervals (4 x 10/4 minutes) workout was 24.65 miles in 1:40:00. Average speed was 14.8 mph; maximum speed was 18.0 mph. Average power was 81 watts; maximum power was 128 watts.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Total Distance: 122.21 mi
  • Longest Ride: 24.65 mi
  • Total Time for Week: 8:24:00 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 15.5 mph
  • Max Speed: 22.1 mph
  • Avg Power: 91 watts
  • Max Power: 340 watts
  • Calories: 2,668 C
  • Avg Weight: 173.9
  • Chronic Training Load: 48 (+2)