The third phase of base training has come to an end. Much like in years past, I'm fairly cooked. Long slogs, workouts that make the legs heavy and lethargic, cold, damp rides ... yeah, I've had enough.
I glanced ahead to next week just to see what was coming. 90-second climbs, higher HR zones, etc. That'll be fun. Maybe.
Basically, it's time to start sharpening the sword a little bit. I can ride steady stuff all day, but when things get ramped up a little bit, I'm limited. The next month or so will steadily improve that high-end fitness.
Hopefully, by the time the Twin Bing Classic rolls around on April 10, I'm not a complete embarrassment to the team. The goals are simple this time around: Don't get dropped in the first five minutes of the race.
How's that for modest aspirations?
Really, though, I feel pretty solid. I can tell my back needs an easy week and some mild stretching. And my legs are feeling pretty slow right now. Par for the course, though.
If I feel that way after a rest week, though? Ouch.
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