Training Zone update

Yesterday I got my new training zones. I was a little disappointed in the test Tuesday. I finished the test and did not feel as strong as I did while training last week. The results were not as bad as I expected, but knew that when my heart rate was high while warming up, it was not going to be a great test.

I got to Trivantage at 5:45 am. The test was scheduled for 6:00 am. So I got the bike on the computrainter and started warming up. The bike did not feel quite right, I felt like I was leaning to the left and could fall over at any time. I can't help but wonder if my heart rate was high because I was also trying to fight the "I am going to fall to the left" feeling.

Anyway the test started at 130 watts and I felt good up till about 220. I was able to finish the stage at 250 watts, but could not go on. My heart rate was up over 186 (max is 196) and I just did not have any more strength in my legs. I was not short of breath though, so I was probably not properly rested, and/or I was a little dehydrated.

The results of the lactate test increased my zone 1 a little. I went from 130-170 watts to 140-175 watts. I don't know that I trust my heart rate training zones because they changed from 136-151 to 153-163. Which matches up pretty close with my old zone 2 and low zone 3.

I was supposed to be on the bike last night, but I have been a little tired since taking the test. I decided to skip the training last night and skip the weights tonight. Back to the training this weekend. I think I can do 60 minutes each day. :-)

I feel better after the ride.

Yesterdays the ride was good. I went to a doctor that worked on the pain I have been having in my hip and legs. After the adjustment the ride was much more comfortable. I did not move on the bike as much as I normally do. So the Dr visit was worth it. It turns out the pain in my hip is the indirect cause of all my issues in both legs and feet.

If you are interested in reading about the doctor you can check it out at Airrosti Centers website. I found out about the doctor through my trainers at Trivantage.

After this weekend I head into a recovery week and a lactate threshold test next Tuesday.