This was a longer spinning ride at 1:15:25 ride. That’s a whole 15 minutes longer than typical! Tougher than yesterday; I’m not sure if it was because of a different bike or because of exercising yesterday. I am hoping it’s the bike :). Serious butt uncomfortable issues. Spent most of the time at setting 14 with a bit of time at 15 with 90 RPM and 83 RPM respectively. Did a little more than 4 minutes of “running” and standing climbs so I think that’s good. Got a good stretching that included Yoga moves after.

Back on the spinning bike again – with little tolerance for being in one spot however. Only 48 minutes on the bike of easy riding at setting 15 and 85-90 RPM. Which the machine says is 25.6 mph if one can believe such things.

No training today. Went and saw Oscar nominated animation shorts tonight. Gonna be a little stir-crazy tomorrow although I think my legs and hips appreciate it after yoga yesterday.

Is Yoga training? I believe it is since it keeps me flexible and prevents injury. So add 1.25 hours of Yoga to the workout list  🙂 . Full class of about 30 people with all levels of ability – no beginners. Was really stiff since I haven’t done Yoga for about 1 week and been sitting on my duff too much.

Allright. Back in action. Spinning for 60 minutes today broken up into 30 minutes of 90 rpm setting 14, and 30 minutes at setting 15 broken up twice with 2 minutes of standing climb at setting 19 with 65 rpm. I hate standing climbs so I am proud of myself today that I did 4 minutes in total. Plus I suck at them which is another disadvantage.

Saturday

Not feeling well today, my first chance to spin or yoga since Wednesday. Most disappointing.

So I’m going to write about what goals are since I’ve started down this cycling/spinning route. My initial plan is/was to do RAW in 2016 and RAAM in 2017. Since I have no experience, as in zero, none, with bike racing or endurance cycling I have no idea if that’s a realistic plan or not. I’m in good shape overall so I expect it to be doable. If not, I will try some other qualifier for RAAM in 2016. If all else fails, “There’s always next year.”

First RAW training post!

Rode spinning bike for one hour. The first 45 minutes were tough after yesterday’s 80 minute spin that included a one hour class. This first week of extended spins that are one+ hours per day is tough but getting better.