Yup, I'm back. I realize my last post for 2011 was a bit hasty, but that's kinda how the season ended for me. I finished that epic race in Rexburg in the cold and snow, and got right back to my real job as a cook getting ready for the ski season. I have only recently been able to come up for air to try to get some workouts in.
So looking forward, the good news is...
- I'm super amped for next season.
- I'm back with the boys in green and orange, flying the Fitzgerald's Bicycles colors for the 2012.
- I haven't really gained too much winter weight and stand at a reasonable 232lbs.
- I've already started training for next season indoors with the rest of the team at Fitzy's new Headquarters here in Victor, ID, while also getting in some strength training and hockey each week.
- I've mapped out my training program (pending approval of Jedi Master Dave Byers) for the year that should be a bit more realistic for a guy like me.
- I still weigh 232lbs...
- I really didn't get started on any off-season training until Jan 18th
- After each workout, I can barely get out of bed in the morning.
The second night went better, as I was able to finish only a few minutes behind the next to last finisher in a respectable 1:07 with a good bit of hills. The Computrainer System at Fitzy's is actually really cool and provides a very realistic ride, regardless of how much I may not like the results. After you put in your weight and calibrate the machine, it gives you some great feedback by way of wattage, rpm, average speed, calories burned, etc. I have another 8 sessions over the next 8 weeks before I should be able to get out on the road for some base training. With this I will be doing 2hrs of Hockey and a Strength Training routine each week till the end of March. Already alot more than I did last year, so hopefully we will see some gains before April.
I'm really hoping I can improve upon the gains of last season and keep moving forward.
Cause remember...If your not moving forward, your going backward...and that sucks!
