Power testing is a good thing, a really good thing. OTOH, it also has drawbacks. #1, it hurts to complete the test. If you are doing it correctly and going all out it should hurt. #2, if everything is working out correctly and your numbers are higher you have to increase your daily training goals which also hurts. I wish there was an easier way to get faster. If anyone has any ideas let me know, I'm open to easier solutions.
So how did my test go? Well, I'm 3% stronger today than I was 1 month ago last time I tested. I guess that is pretty good since I got sick for a week and could barely eat or drink anything for that time. I've been using the same winter training program for the last 3 years so my gains are pretty predictable. I have read an article about a new type of intervals that I'm planning on starting later in the off season that should be helpful when it's time for really hard intervals closer to the start of race season.
I've found that I'm a strange breed of person, for may reasons. The one I'm talking about today is because I'm one of the few people who actually enjoy riding inside on the trainer. It allows me to combine two of my favorite things, riding a bike and watching TV. Anyway, I enjoy it and I'm not afraid to say it;-)
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...a STRANGE BREED, for sure :) It so weird knowing you are out there training hard and we are just getting ready to slack off for a bit! Sure wish we were doing The 12 Hours of Sebring this winter :)
You like riding the trainer?
I don't even know what to say to you. That's almost weirder than HD liking the cold weather.
Yet, NOW, the both of you are thinking of doing a 4 hour trainer ride........ you are both NUTS :)
What testing protocol do you use?
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