9 Hours......

Nine straight hours on a trainer-ouch. Training for RAW requires mileage- and in Boston no real way to do it this winter except get on an indoor trainer. For me, the psychological ability to spend this much time on the trainer/bike is key- and at a heart rate much higher than I will race RAW is a good thing. Knee holding up, now off for a bowl of well earned ice cream

RAW Training progresses

Just finished two successive heavy weeks of 282 and 300 miles- my continue increase in miles is so far, going according to plan. The goal for the week of 2/2 is about 330 miles- with a light week following. So far, so good- and the knee is holding up.

Long rides.........

Did 7 hours on the spinner this morning. My longest ride this year- building up for RAW. Need to continue working on nutrition and fluid intake. Legs felt good- will do an 8-10 hour spin in two weeks...

Chiropractor...

Went to a chiropractor today- seems I have been favoring my left leg since the knee surgery back in October - and that seems to have things thrown off a bit- causing some lingering minor pain in my hip and thigh (though I have not missed any training)- but it was worth going in today to start a series of adjustments. Lets hope they work...... did a nice 2 hour spin this evening also...

RAW Training update

Just finished a 3 hour spin on MLK day. Training going well. Had a light week last week do to work travel to Poland (this was also a scheduled light week in my training blocks) Will now increase for three straight weeks before another light week due to a trip to Mexico (business/pleasure) Will be at about 320 miles per week by mid February. Heading to 500+ in late April through May ahead of RAW starting on June 17th. So far the knee is doing OK- sometimes cranky, but holding up for now.

Indoor century

Training for RAW continues- did a 6 hour indoor session today of approximately 110 miles. Knee felt OK the entire time- and after icing and stretching afterwards, still seems to be OK. Hope that streak continues. Did about 220 miles for the week. Next week will be a scheduled light week for recovery.

24 hour bug......

My 5 hour session this morning was cacelled due to a 24 hour bug that I picked up. Will take Saturday and Sunday off and resume training (regular schedule) on Monday the 5th.
So far, 12 solo people have signed up for Race Across the West.......