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Starting Pre-Race Checklist for 1st Live Race

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PREPARATION 2.4 REPORT (05/11 – 05/17)

HIGHLIGHTS: I have started organizing my pre-race checklist for my first in-person race of the season. The event will be Maple Park #2, 12.9 kilometers (7.36 miles), Maple Park, IL, on Sunday, May 24. I raced Maple Park #1 virtually back on Sunday, March 12th. Unfortunately, this was an older and longer route from several years ago. Our objective for this race is to get baseline data readings for the trike on the road versus the virtual training being done weekly. Virtual training does not take into account weather conditions, especially wind direction and velocity, or the effects of gravity on uphill/downhill segments.

The weather is the biggest factor in whether I race this event in-person or virtually. I’ve been checking the weather forecast for Maple Park daily. At present, the forecast is for partly cloudy skies with a high temperature of 82 degrees. No forecast on wind conditions yet.

I have until 5:00 PM, Friday, May 22, to register for this event. My final decision will be based on the weather forecast at 4:00 PM. If the weather is likely to be favorable on Sunday, I will check over my trike, cleaning and lubricating the drive chain. I will check all of my electronics, specifically my computer and rearward radar, and sensor batteries.

On Saturday, I will swap out my front wheels with trainer tires for wheels with road tires. I will also swap out my rear wheel trainer tire for a road tire. I will assemble my nutrition and hydration supplies, including my pre-race snack and post-race recovery. I will also pack my equipment bag with my aero helmet, gloves, shoes/shoe covers, and arm/leg covers. I always pack a small tool kit.

Maple Park is a one hour 45 minute drive. I will plan to arrive at least 1.5 hours before my start time to register and receive my race number. About 40 minutes before my start time, I will complete a 17-Minute Time Trial Warmup on my stationary trainer. I should arrive at the start line roughly 10-15 minutes before my start time.

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

DETAILS:

  • Monday was a rest day off the bike.
  • Tuesday’s Sweet Spot Tempo Intervals workout was 15.40 miles in 0:52:00. Average speed was 16.2 mph; maximum speed was 20.0 mph. Average power was 103 watts; maximum power was 189 watts.
  • Wednesday’s Recovery-Endurance Blend Mixed workout was 16.27 miles in 0:59:00. Average speed was 15.3 mph; maximum speed was 20.6 mph. Average power was 88 watts; maximum power was 125 watts. A 30-minute strength training with resistance bands workout was completed.
  • Thursday’s Foundation Miles/Aerobic Tempo Blend workout was 18.78 miles in 1:06:21. Average speed was 15.9 mph; maximum speed was 18.6 mph. Average power was 96 watts; maximum power was 181 watts.
  • Friday’s Recovery with Fast Pedals workout was 14.16 miles in 0:53:00. Average speed was 14.2 mph; maximum speed was 17.0 mph. Average power was 73 watts; maximum power was 132 watts. A 45-minute strength training with resistance bands workout was completed.
  • Saturday’s Foundation Miles Intervals (5 x 10/4 minutes) workout was 23.07 miles in 1:30:00. Average speed was 14.9 mph; maximum speed was 19.4 mph. Average power was 82 watts; maximum power was 130 watts.
  • Sunday’s Flat Sprints Intervals (4 x 4/4 minutes) workout was 20.03 miles in 1:13:32. Average speed was 15.3 mph; maximum speed was 19.3 mph. Average power was 89 watts; maximum power was 261 watts.

BY THE NUMBERS:

  • Total Distance: 107.70 mi
  • Longest Ride: 23.07 mi
  • Total Time for Week: 6:33:53 (h:m:s)
  • Avg Speed: 16.4 mph
  • Max Speed: 20.6 mph
  • Avg Power: 89 watts
  • Max Power: 261 watts
  • Calories: 2,644 C
  • Avg Weight: 177.7
  • Chronic Training Load: 42 (+1)