Hill Intervals......
The season is getting late and every little bit counts for something. Something positive, or something less than positive, but it all counts. It is easy to panic and over-cook (over train), causing damage that may cost the event itself. And then there is work - the thing that has to be done regardless. This often times means missing a planned ride, or getting home too late to do anything but ride the spin bike. Whether it is work, or other commitments, there is always something with which to contend.
Trying to make the most of a late arrival home, I headed for a 1/2 mile stretch that averages just over 7%, with nearly 12% just before the end. Simple math; one time up and back is 1 mile, but a grueling mile. Doing this in harder gears, while managing top speeds to less then 23 MPH on the recovery means you can really work your guts out. Of course, you can "take a powder" and milk it in a bail-out gear, but then what's the point? After about an hour, I'll have climbed the equivalent of Trappers from Mountain Green. By the time I'm done, it's nearly dark, but I escaped the baking sun which is a bonus. A little follow-up time on the spin bike to run a constant fast cadence, and it's pretty good.
Fund raising appears to be in trouble. maybe I should try something different........
Ride Hard!
