Assessments -Another week in the books
The key to a successful ride is support - on all fronts. Support during training, race prep and of course race day. Aside from support, you have to just get past everything else and do what you can, regardless of the circumstances. Attitude is everything.
A fast 40 mile recovery ride yesterday was a confirmation of the brutal ride of the previous day. The over all times are not what I need at the moment, but not all bad either. The biggest problem at the moment is definitely attitude, and isn't getting any better. Just when I think I've made a little headway, there is something else that gets in the way. It's pretty simple; either it supports the effort, or it doesn't. Nothing in between.
The way I figure it, I need about five really hard, positive weeks and I can make it. At this point, there isn't much margin for missed days, or setbacks. Keep in mind, weather plays a big part in what can be done as well. I'll give last week a C+, but only for total number of miles. The over all effort was not acceptable. Back on the hills tomorrow, or so I think. For the next few weeks I'll need a healthy balance of strength, endurance and speed. Too much of one, not enough of the other and ................ you get the picture.
Ride Hard!
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