We’re on a roll now .. SG-1 easy spin on Monday and a 90 minute Spinerval last night .. I’m starting to feel like a biker again.
Its amazing how much I enjoy these longer Spinerval workouts compared to the shorter, 45 minute ones. My problem on the bike is recovery – I used to say, “I have brief periods of greatness on the bike, followed by loooooong periods of slow, painful recovery”. Last night, during some of the longer sets, when I was pushing a really hard gear and could feel my legs burning, I’d close my eyes and imagine myself climbing that triple bitch puke climb at PLRA.
I did alot of visualization last night during the workout. I found a scenario to put myself in, almost every time we switched gears. I used to read alot about visualization. When I was in High School and was a seriously competitive swimmer, I would often try to visualize my race before falling asleep the night before. I really believed it made a difference. I still think there’s alot that can be achieved through visualization. Maybe its time to do some research again.
Another accomplishment last night – I finished a whole (20 oz) bottle of Heed and then gulped an entire recovery drink when the workout was done. I have to say, as disgusting as the stuff is to drink, I really think it works better than the powerbar endurance/recovery that I have been using. I never felt sore, weak or tired during that workout last night. This morning I felt pretty sluggish, but my muscles feel good. I’m starting to get used to the taste .. I just have to realize that its not going to taste like lemonade (the powerbar stuff is mmmm mmmm good). But, I’ve got such problems with bonking that I really need to go with what works best.
*sigh* I really think I’d like a road bike.
