Turbo Preparation

Getting started with Turbo prep. I tried Zwift, but wasn't so keen, so tried TrainerRoad tonight, and was pretty good. I did the 2 x 8 minute FTP test to get started.

https://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/6918010-8-minute-ftp-test

https://www.strava.com/activities/1286348546

Second one was better @ 268w. 

8 Minute FTP Test by Knottymarkdude on 22 November 2017: 8 Minute FTP Test was ridden by Knottymarkdude on 22 November 2017. Duration 01:00:00 - kJ(Cal) 557 - TSS 73 - NP 197 - IF 0.86 - FTP 229

Plan for Challenge Roth

The plan for Challenge Roth is coming together. I've got London marathon in April which may be an intermediate challenge, but I have a plan, which is a great start, so I can now plan training, races, sportives, and really start to fill the Calendar. 

I'm not going to post it yet, as it needs a bit of TLC, but I was excited at watching the video from last year. https://youtu.be/33Gwkr9QjFU.

Start of the Turbo regime tonight, which was ok, https://www.strava.com/activities/1255150256

Sweetspot to Threshold, a gentle start.

Then a bit of Badminton with Angus, nice :)

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Mark

Interval Training

Great interval training session at the track today.

Main focus was on breathing, engaging core, and keeping upright. Try running as fast as you can whilst just breathing through your nose. 1200m whilst doing this was harder than you imagine.

The main set was 10 x 400m, to be done at a consistent pace. 

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2044129444

https://www.strava.com/activities/1215368086

Was great to see GAC, GRC, and BTC all there, training together.

Great session Stephen H.