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I trained some of the time with HR last year (more this year) and one of the best benefits for me as a completely new cyclist was I got much better at gauging my own effort accurately.  While I have a pretty good speedometer in my brain for running I had NO idea what I was doing on the bike, but after intermittently using the HR monitor I was much better at monitoring my breathing and guessing what zone I would be in before I looked at my watch.  And until I win that point series ($500!), there's no power meter in my immediate future...

Anyone planning new equipment purchases for this year?  I'm thinking about an aero helmet. They look so funny, but I realized in looking at some photos that I am faster than some of the people who race in them around here.  What do you think, does that give me permission to wear one? 

Happy Friday, everyone!  I have hit most my workouts so far this week, feeling a little sore and tired, but looking forward to a weekend of longish runs and bikes and slightly warmer temperatures here. Working a bunch of shifts next week, so we'll see what kind of a hit the training takes...

I'm not a fan of HR.  I much prefer power for the bike and tested paces for the run.  My HR is vastly different from bike to run, beginning workout to end of workout, and even sometimes on different days.  I had a conversation last night about my Threshold testing and how wacky my HR was Wednesday on the test.  I just can't count on HR to be consistent enough to get good quality workouts.  I can use somewhat for loooooong training days when I don't have a powermeter on the bike I'm riding, but not for anything with specific intervals.  Sometimes though HR is all you have unless you can shell out the $$ for a powermeter on every bike you own.  hmmmmmmmmm!  LOL

I had to take my rest day yesterday and switch my swim TT testing to tonight.  I don't know what it is, but I just can't get used to the weight training in my program.  I'm just absolutely wrecked after weight training, for days!  I just don't seem to recover from it like I do S/B/R.  I talked to my coach about it, but he just says HTFU.  I know I have to trust my coach, but I'm having a hard time believing I'm doing any good if I can't get any quality workouts in.   I've only beein doing the weights program a few weeks now, so maybe I just need to give it a little time.  I'm also doing the coaches diet which is kinda contributing to my lack of energy right now too, and I'm sure effecting recovery times.  He suggested getting some protein powder and a blender and mixing up powder/fruit for a protein drink after weight workouts. IDK.

I won't name names........

but there are a few of us who are pretty much always plotting to make new equipment purchases.  This has been a support group in the past!  LOL

I've got a pain cave project going on now.  When it's done, I'll be looking at getting a new treadmill, wahoo fitness trainer or computrainer, and some other weight/workout equipment.  I'm also hoping to upgrade my road bike this year and I'm sure that will need some wheels.   Lastly, I'm contemplating selling one of my mountain bikes and moving to a 29er for Xterra racing and my own trail enjoyment!

I sure hope I have reasonable access to the internet where I am going tomorrow!  It will still be tough to keep up as I won't be in front of my computer like I am at work.  But, I will try and keep up!  

I do need to say though that this group is doing a great job of asking very appropriate questions and quality responses from everyone as well.  It is certainly enjoyable and helpful with the motivation!  Keep it up guys!!

TGIF!