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Over 300% Increase in Recumbent Competitors

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PREPARATION 2.3 TRAINING REPORT (06/23 – 06/29)

HIGHLIGHTS: This week, National Senior Games posted the registration lists for all of the sports being competed next month in Des Moines, IA. The two-wheel recumbent competitors increased by 333%, from three in Pittsburgh two years ago to 10 in Des Moines. The three-wheel recumbent competitors increased by 360%, from five in Pittsburgh to 18 in Des Moines.

There are a total of three competitors in my age-group, including me. One of the competitors, Leamond S., from Georgia, is a complete unknown. A search of the Internet cycling/racing sites failed to find any mention of his name. The other competitor, Thomas N., from Florida, competed in Pittsburgh in both time trials but on a standard bike. He finished in 6th place in the 5 kilometer time trial and in 9th place in the 10 kilometer time trial. His average speed on a standard bike was comparable to my speed before my accident. There is a chance that his registration is a mistake and he intended to compete on a standard bike, rather than a three-wheel recumbent. There is also a good chance that neither of them will show up in Des Moines.

All indoor cycling sessions were completed with my recumbent trike on a Kinetic by Kurt Road Machine smart trainer + Rouvy application. Both strength workouts were completed.

DETAILS:

  • Monday’s Recovery-Endurance Blend workout was 8.78 miles in 0:37:05. Average speed was 14.2 mph; maximum speed was 15.7 mph. Average power was 76 watts; maximum power was 102 watts. The 45-minute strength routine, a mix of strength machines, free weights, and rope exercises, was completed.
  • Tuesday’s Foundation Miles workout was 30.40 miles in 2:00:04. Average speed was 15.2 mph; maximum speed was 28.0 mph. Average power was 90 watts; maximum power was 174 watts.
  • Wednesday’s Power Intervals (2 x 3/1 minutes) workout was 13.62 miles in 0:55:04. Average speed was 14.8 mph; maximum speed was 19.7 mph. Average power was 85 watts; maximum power was 190 watts.
  • Thursday’s Endurance Miles-“Coffee Shop Ride” workout was 16.29 miles in 1:10:02. Average speed was 14.0 mph; maximum speed was 14.5 mph. Average power was 71 watts; maximum power was 84 watts. The 45-minute strength routine, a mix of strength machines, free weights, and rope exercises, was completed.
  • Friday’s Time Trial Warmup workout was 8.78 miles in 0:35:03. Average speed was 15.0 mph; maximum speed was 19.0 mph. Average power was 88 watts; maximum power was 184 watts.
  • Saturday’s Aerobic Tempo Intervals (4 x 5/4 minutes) workout was 20.04 miles in 1:22:05. Average speed was 14.6 mph; maximum speed was 17.0 mph. Average power was 82 watts; maximum power was 132 watts.
  • Sunday’s Endurance Miles-“Coffee Shop Ride” workout was 19.58 miles in 1:30:03. Average speed was 13.0 mph; maximum speed was 14.0 mph. Average power was 62 watts; maximum power was 75 watts.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Total Distance: 117.48 mi
  • Longest Ride: 30.40 mi
  • Total Time for Week: 9:39:26 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 14.4 mph
  • Max Speed: 28.0 mph
  • Avg Power: 79 watts
  • Max Power: 190 watts
  • Calories: 2,815 C
  • Avg Weight: 175.9
  • Chronic Training Load: 45 (0)