2014 Week 2 Training Log

I spent a lot of time on the trainer this week.  We had a crazy week of weather ranging from sub-zero mid week to nearly 60F yesterday.  Lots of rain and ice made the basement a much better option for working out - especially early in the morning. 

1/5/2014

Bike trainer  

40 minutes

138 ave HR

81 RPM ave cadence

584 cals

1/6/2104

Bike trainer  

36 minutes

130 ave HR

82 RPM ave cadence

484 cals

After the ride today when I was putting my bike away, I noticed that the rear break was rubbing on the tire.  Too bad I didn't notice that until I was done!  That might explain some of the sluggishness I felt this morning.  I had just been chalking it up to being my first early morning workout in three weeks.  A couple quick turns with the wrench and it's good to go.  Ugh!  We'll with wind chills expected to be well below zero, I'll probably be back on the trainer again tomorrow.  

1/7/2014

Bike trainer  

35 minutes

132 ave HR

87 RPM ave cadence

480 cals

Another really cold morning today. So another spin on the trainer.  I would say that the little break repair from yesterday was a definite help.  With just a quick look at the results, everything is basically consistent including calories burned (based on my HRM) and I had about a 6% increase in my cadence.  

1/8/2014

Rest day

1/9/2014

Run (outside)

20 degrees

Light clouds

No wind

Start Time: 0400

35 minutes 

3.8 miles

Nice easy run this morning.  Just over 9 minute pace.  I didn't look at any data during the run (no GPS or HRM). I wanted to run at a pace I feel that I can sustain for an extended time. Even though I only ran for 35 minutes, I still felt fresh at the end and I think I could have continued for quite a while.  For a better assessment, I need so do the same on a weekend when I have more time. 

1/10/2014

Bike trainer  

Start Time 0410

30 minutes

128 ave HR

83 RPM ave cadence

393 cals

Had a late start this morning so had to limit the time to just 30 minutes.  Another slow and steady day today.  

1/11/2014

Run (inside)

Start Time: 1130

60 minutes 

6.7 miles

161 ave HR

1435