Great Run

September 10, 2009

Today was a scheduled day off and I am using the two scheduled days of non biking to run as an alternative excercise. One of those days I will use to do hill intervals on the treadmill, the other will be a good pace run on a slight incline. Main goal is to use the treadmill to simulate hills so when on the bike and start hills, I will be prepared, hopefully. Today I did 5 intervals of 1/4s and 1/2s at level 5 on the treadmill, getting my heart rate up to 150 bpm. Pace was a 9 minute pace. Felt great after the workout. I guess I realized how much I miss running, my first love. But as long as I keep it in the program, all will be good.

I am starting to just make all this riding part of my life. In the beginning I was always thinking of what to do to prepare. Now I just let it happen. I am still in the process of ordering the proper amount of energy gels and drinks and bike clothes. Almost there.

Phil