Results: January…
This is essentially the end the month post-wise so I thought that I would give you an update on my progress. So here are my stats:
WEIGHT:
Target = 15st 3.0lbs (30.4 bmi). Actual = 14st 10.2lbs (29.3 bmi).
6.8lbs ahead of target weight. I need to ‘bank’ this gain and continue to lose weight at a pace. This buffer will be able to bail me out if I have a couple of tougher weeks later on. It will also be hugely beneficial if I can get to my target weight a couple of weeks early.
LONG RIDES:
Target = >100km. Actual distance = 133k.
First metric century (and some) completed. Target increases to 120k next month which will be much tougher on the motivation as I have no scheduled event so will need to do this as part of a regular training ride.
SPEED ENDURANCE: 3 Laps Richmond Park
Target = <1:05. Actual = 1:08:06.
Disappointed – not sure what is happening here. I feel that I am making fitness gains, however, I achieved a time of 1:06 in November. The problem with this type of ‘benchmark test’ is two fold: (1) External factors (such as wind, traffic, etc) can play a big part, and (2) it is reliant on levels of motivation on the test day.
I am looking to get a “Turbo Trainer” so that I can benchmark myself at home (where the traffic should be less of an issue). I have heard it is recommended to test at a consistent HR to alleviate the issue of motivation (i.e. power laid down in 1 hour at HR=150). As fitness increases the amount of power for a given HR also increases. More next month...
ERGO:
5k Target = 19:20.
2k Target = 07:20.
I have not completed an erg at ‘race pace’. Will update next month.
HOURS:
Target = approx 7 Hrs/Wk. Actual hours = 26:16 = 6:35 Av. Hrs/ Wk.
Fine. 6 or 7 hours training a week felt like a lot at the beginning of the month but now feels more 'normal' which bodes well as this target increases towards 18 hrs/wk in June!
EVENTS:
Denmead Audax (107k). Completed.
WEIGHT:
Target = 15st 3.0lbs (30.4 bmi). Actual = 14st 10.2lbs (29.3 bmi).
6.8lbs ahead of target weight. I need to ‘bank’ this gain and continue to lose weight at a pace. This buffer will be able to bail me out if I have a couple of tougher weeks later on. It will also be hugely beneficial if I can get to my target weight a couple of weeks early.
LONG RIDES:
Target = >100km. Actual distance = 133k.
First metric century (and some) completed. Target increases to 120k next month which will be much tougher on the motivation as I have no scheduled event so will need to do this as part of a regular training ride.
SPEED ENDURANCE: 3 Laps Richmond Park
Target = <1:05. Actual = 1:08:06.
Disappointed – not sure what is happening here. I feel that I am making fitness gains, however, I achieved a time of 1:06 in November. The problem with this type of ‘benchmark test’ is two fold: (1) External factors (such as wind, traffic, etc) can play a big part, and (2) it is reliant on levels of motivation on the test day.
I am looking to get a “Turbo Trainer” so that I can benchmark myself at home (where the traffic should be less of an issue). I have heard it is recommended to test at a consistent HR to alleviate the issue of motivation (i.e. power laid down in 1 hour at HR=150). As fitness increases the amount of power for a given HR also increases. More next month...
ERGO:
5k Target = 19:20.
2k Target = 07:20.
I have not completed an erg at ‘race pace’. Will update next month.
HOURS:
Target = approx 7 Hrs/Wk. Actual hours = 26:16 = 6:35 Av. Hrs/ Wk.
Fine. 6 or 7 hours training a week felt like a lot at the beginning of the month but now feels more 'normal' which bodes well as this target increases towards 18 hrs/wk in June!
EVENTS:
Denmead Audax (107k). Completed.
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