Progress

Finally, I'm feeling a bit better. For the past few weeks I've been somewhat exhausted. Not certain exactly what it was, but I felt slow, sore, and generally lethargic.

Last Saturday I participated in a last minute race in Chula Vista - part of the International Friendship Games - at the Olympic Training Center. A pretty cool race - teams and riders from both north and south of the border competed. They closed down about 1.2 km of road and made an out and back course with about 160' of climbing per lap. It was much harder than I thought. I averaged over 320 watts for the 45 minute race and was pretty knackered by the end.

It was just what I needed.

Tuesday I did the morning sprint workout at Fiesta Island - need much more work in this area and then Wednesday did the Cyclovet ride. Climbing has been much easier as of late; as has any type of tempo riding. So my efforts going forward will be some sprint drills and anaerobic efforts.

I've committed to the Everest Challenge this year - more for the experience; I have no illusions about winning the California HC championship... can dream though.