Mar292026March 29, 2026March 29, 2026by Masters TTRacer

Recorded Weight Loss of 2 Pounds in Past Week

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PREPARATION 1.3 REPORT (03/23 – 03/29)

HIGHLIGHTS: I started implementing the sport nutritionist’s recommendations on Tuesday last week. The impact has been a small, but steady, daily weight loss over the past two weeks. In particular, this past week saw the recommended two-pound/week loss, from 178.0 pounds on Sunday, March 22, to 176.0 pounds on Saturday, March 28.

I doubt it is any single factor that is producing the desired weight loss. But I will be monitoring my weight loss closely over the next several weeks, especially as I start virtual racing in two weeks. I’m scheduled to check in with the sports nutritionist next week and report on my progress.

All indoor cycling sessions were completed with my recumbent trike on a Kinetic by Kurt Road Machine smart trainer + Rouvy application. Two strength resistance and three standing abdominal workouts were completed.

DETAILS:

  • Monday was a rest day off the bike. A floor climbing effort was completed.
  • Tuesday’s Time Trial – Steady State Intervals (3 x 4/3 minutes) workout was 17.27 miles in 1:07:00. Average speed was 15.5 mph; maximum speed was 20.1 mph. Average power was 94 watts; maximum power was 154 watts. A 30-minute strength machine resistance workout, 15-minute standing abdominal strength workout, and a floor climbing effort were completed.
  • Wednesday’s Endurance Miles – “Coffee Shop Ride” workout was 15.68 miles in 1:10:00. Average speed was 13.4 mph; maximum speed was 16.5 mph. Average power was 64 watts; maximum power was 112 watts. A floor climbing effort was completed.
  • Thursday’s Foundation Miles (8/5, 7/5, 6/5 minutes) workout was 13.41 miles in 0:56:08. Average speed was 14.6 mph; maximum speed was 19.6 mph. Average power was 80 watts; maximum power was 139 watts. A 30-minute strength machine resistance workout, 15-minute standing abdominal strength workout, and a floor climbing effort were completed.
  • Friday’s Recovery – Endurance Miles Blend workout was 11.19 miles in 0:47:00. Average speed was 14.3 mph; maximum speed was 17.0 mph. Average power was 75 watts; maximum power was 121 watts. A floor climbing effort was completed.
  • Saturday’s Sweet Spot Tempo Intervals (3 x 10/5 minutes) workout was 21.58 miles in 1:23:00. Average speed was 15.6 mph; maximum speed was 19.8 mph. Average power was 94 watts; maximum power was 150 watts. A 15-minute standing abdominal strength workout and a floor climbing effort were completed.
  • Sunday’s Foundation Miles Medley (4 x 10/4 minutes) workout was 19.08 miles in 1:19:00. Average speed was 14.5 mph; maximum speed was 28.6 mph. Average power was 81 watts; maximum power was 123 watts. A floor climbing effort were completed.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Total Distance: 98.94 mi
  • Longest Ride: 21.58 mi
  • Total Time for Week: 9:00:02 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 14.7 mph
  • Max Speed: 28.6 mph
  • Avg Power: 81 watts
  • Max Power: 154 watts
  • Calories: 2,710 C
  • Avg Weight: 176.8
  • Chronic Training Load: 38 (+1)