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First AFib Treatment Scheduled

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FOUNDATION 5.2 TRAINING REPORT (04/07 – 04/13)

HIGHLIGHTS: On Monday, I met with the Cardiac Care Team that will be treating my recently diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). Just to be clear, AFib is a common heart rhythm disorder, not heart disease, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, or arrhythmias. The echocardiogram conducted several weeks ago found absolutely no evidence of heart disease thanks to several decades of competitive endurance cycling.

There are two procedures widely used to restore a normal heart rhythm: Cardioversion and Ablation. I will undergo a Cardioversion on Monday, May 5. This is a noninvasive procedure where a controlled electrical shock is delivered to the heart, momentarily stopping its electrical activity, and allowing the normal rhythm to resume. This procedure has a 90% success rate. However, it is not a permanent cure, and arrhythmias can recur.

Meanwhile, I will continue my training for National Senior Games at the end of July. If the AFib reappears, I will schedule the Ablation procedure in the August-September timeframe.

All indoor cycling sessions were completed with my recumbent trike on a Kinetic by Kurt Road Machine smart trainer + Rouvy application. One of two strength workouts was completed this week.

DETAILS:

  • Monday’s Recovery-Endurance Blend workout was 12.64 miles in 0:54:02. Average speed was 14.0 mph; maximum speed was 16.0 mph. Average power was 74 watts; maximum power was 113 watts. The 45-minute strength routine, a mix of strength machines and bands, was completed.
  • Tuesday’s Foundation Miles Intervals (4 x 8/4 minutes) workout was 16.22 miles in 1:11:03. Average speed was 13.7 mph; maximum speed was 15.7 mph. Average power was 70 watts; maximum power was 108 watts.
  • Wednesday’s Tempo Intervals (4 x 5/4 minutes) workout was 13.18 miles in 0:56:02. Average speed was 14.1 mph; maximum speed was 16.1 mph. Average power was 75 watts; maximum power was 113 watts.
  • Thursday’s Recovery-Endurance Blend workout was 11.01 miles in 0:50:27. Average speed was 13.1 mph; maximum speed was 14.9 mph. Average power was 63 watts; maximum power was 91 watts. The 45-minute strength routine, a mix of strength machines, free weights, and rope exercises, was cancelled.
  • Friday’s Endurance Miles-“Coffee Shop Ride” workout was 14.55 miles in 1:10:02. Average speed was 12.5 mph; maximum speed was 13.2 mph. Average power was 55 watts; maximum power was 66 watts.
  • Saturday’s Foundation Hi/Lo Intervals (4 x 6/4 minutes) workout was 20.01 miles in 1:28:05. Average speed was 13.6 mph; maximum speed was 15.8 mph. Average power was 69 watts; maximum power was 109 watts.
  • Sunday’s Foundation/Aerobic workout was 17.01 miles in 1:12:44. Average speed was 14.0 mph; maximum speed was 15.8 mph. Average power was 74 watts; maximum power was 110 watts.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Total Distance: 104.62 mi
  • Longest Ride: 20.01 mi
  • Total Time for Week: 8:27:25 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 13.6 mph
  • Max Speed: 16.1 mph
  • Avg Power: 69 watts
  • Max Power: 113 watts
  • Calories: 2,116 C
  • Avg Weight: 177.4
  • Chronic Training Load: 46 (-1)