Wednesday, February 9, 2011

400 Miles: Wednesday (Trainer PR)

Daily Goal: 60 miles
Weekly Goal: 400 miles
Distance Completed After Today: 200 miles

Well I set a new PR on my trainer today, thanks to the crappy Austin weather which consisted of all day below freezing temps, 20mph+ winds, and a dash of sleet and snow in the morning. I was bound and determined to ride 60 miles today so I could stick to my mileage goals for the week. That only meant one thing - get on the trainer.

My new trainer PR? 4 hrs, 58 minutes, and 16 seconds.

Here are the pros and cons with riding a trainer. It requires non-stop pedaling (no coasting) so your legs never really get a break if you want the odometer to keep moving forward. But at the same time, there are no external forces working against you (wind, road, etc.) so it should be "easier" to ride on a trainer than be on the road. I have to admit that being just a few steps away from the kitchen or bathroom make it pretty convenent!

So what did I do for 4 hrs and 58 minutes other than practice my singular cycling focus and mental toughness? I strategically positioned my trainer in front of the television and, with the TV remote resting on my aerobars, I watched:
2 mediocre movies:
"DragonBall Evolution"
"Whiteout"

2 sit-coms (2 of each):
"Who's Line Is It Anyway?"
"Seinfeld"

I also went through 6 bandanas, 2 complete wardrobe changes, 2 beach towels, 4 water bottles (3 filled with water, 1 with apple juice), and some additional caloric-filled snacks. Not to mention multiple trips to the bathroom!

My husband, Leary, came home around 6pm and I was still pedaling. He couldn't figure out why it was so cold in the house. I told him I shut the heat off around 2pm. Why have the heat on when I'm sweating bullets?

But I did it. I got today's mileage under my belt and I'm looking forward to getting back on the road tomorrow (fingers crossed)!

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