Category: Training Reports

Only Four More Preparation Weeks

PREPARATION 1.7 TRAINING REPORT (11/04 – 11/10)

HIGHLIGHTS: The Preparation Phase of a cyclist’s training season aims to build aerobic fitness and strength. My weekly mileage dipped…



More Intense Workouts Completed

PREPARATION 1.6 TRAINING REPORT (10/28 – 11/03)

HIGHLIGHTS: While my total mileage was just under 100 miles, the main focus of this week’s workouts was the introduction…



Averaging 100+ Mile Weeks To Start Season

PREPARATION 1.5 TRAINING REPORT (10/21 – 10/27)

HIGHLIGHTS: After five weeks into the 2024-2025 race season, I’ve been averaging 100+ miles per week. In previous years, I…



Only 40 Weeks Until National Senior Games

PREPARATION 1.4 TRAINING REPORT (10/14 – 10/20)

HIGHLIGHTS: The National Senior Games organizers recently announced the dates for the two time trial cycling events that I plan…



Starting Three Weekly Strength Workouts

PREPARATION 1.3 TRAINING REPORT (10/07 – 10/13)

HIGHLIGHTS: As noted in last Sunday’s post, my cycling coach proposed that we start adding a third strength workout to…