Period 1 – Week 2 Training Report
PERIOD 1 – WEEK 2 (10/14 – 10/20) TRAINING REPORT
HIGHLIGHTS: This was the second of six weeks commencing winter training for the 2020 race season. The aim of the first six-week block is to rebuild and extend a strong aerobic base, and to re-establish all over body fitness, strength, and flexibility. Tuesday’s workout was conducted indoors on a kinetic trainer plus power pedals. The rest of the week’s rides were conducted outdoors on a local bike trail.
Tuesday’s workout was an intensive endurance effort at 60%-80% MHR for two 10-minute intervals, with five minutes recovery between the intervals. Average speed was 14.8 mph; maximum speed was 19.3 mph. Average power was 122 watts; maximum power was 315 watts.
Thursday’s ride was a 23.23 mile effort at 60%-80% MHR completed in 1:26:26. Average speed was 15.5 mph; average speed was 21.5 mph.
Saturday’s ride was a 31.48 mile effort at 60%-80% MHR completed in 1:59:08. Average speed was 15.9 mph; maximum speed was 22.9 mph.
Sunday’s ride was a 37.67 mile effort at 60%-70% MHR completed in 2:30:49. Average speed was 15.1 mph; maximum speed was 22.5 mph.
BY THE NUMBERS:
- Total Distance: 104.70 mi
- Longest Ride: 37.67 mi
- Total Time for Week: 7:26:25 (h:m:s)
- Avg Speed: 15.1 mph
- Max Speed: 22.9 mph
- Avg Power: 122 watts
- Max Power: 315 watts
- Calories: 1,722 C
- Avg Weight: 165.9