Monthly archives: June, 2018

2018 Race Report #2: Church Creek Time Trial No. 1

My second race of 2018 was the Church Creek Time Trial No. 1, held in Church Creek, MD, on Saturday, June 30, on a 20 kilometer (12.42 miles) flat out-and-back course that I’ve raced…



Period 9 – Week 1 Training Report

PERIOD 9 – WEEK 1  (06/18 – 06/24) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a baseline week. The season has now reached the point where endurance, aerobic fitness, and strength are well developed and just need…



Period 8 – Week 4 Training Report

PERIOD 8 – WEEK 4  (06/11 – 06/17) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a recovery week. This period continues with “polarized” training. The weekend rides are at moderate intensity for endurance and aerobic fitness maintenance,…



Period 8 – Week 3 Training Report

PERIOD 8 – WEEK 3  (06/04 – 06/10) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was an overload week. Workouts on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (strength warmup), and Friday were conducted indoors on a power trainer. Workouts on Monday,…



Period 8 – Week 2 Training Report

PERIOD 8 – WEEK 2  (05/28 – 06/03) TRAINING REPORT

HIGHLIGHTS: This was a pre-race recovery week. Unfortunately, the weather forecast during the week was showing a 90% probability of thunderstorms and flash flooding on…