I am continuing my recovery since France. The only problem is that I am traveling a ton. Since France and the ETape I have been to New York for 2 days then back home for a day, then off to Madison, WI for a nieces wedding, then back home for 2 days and now I am in Tokyo. The travel is as hard as the ETape.
Because of all the travel my body has not been responding to the biking workload too well, or more accurately I have shown uneven power and workout progress. I have done some hard workouts but I have not been able to sustain power out-puts at pre-ETape levels. The other day my goal was ride 5, 4-minute intervals at LT. I was able to do the 1st 2 intervals with no trouble but I was unable to complete the next 3. However, 200 watts has never been easier and I have a new found inner confidence and peace while cycling. I know it sounds odd that doing a hard ride would make me mentally calmer on the bike but that has been a side consequence. If anything I expect my body to do more, I may even have unreasonable expectations. Joe W, my coach, always said that life interferes with cycling and consistency so I will have to wait to see where my fitness lies before I can evaluate my cycling progress. That is where I am now: great fitness, uneven practice time and uneven performances. “What is a mother to do?”
I am going to do the only logical thing, I am going to enjoy my trip to Japan and Hong Kong and worry about improving when I return. Life is truly short so I might as well sit back, sip some cold Saki and enjoy, and that is exactly what I am doing while contemplating a 5 hour delay waiting to take off.
So think of me while you do your intervals, I’ll being doing progressive Saki Bombs and heavy touring. See you on the road and at the sights.
