Yesterday I got a break in the weather, as for January it was really warm at 60 degrees. NICE! I have been training indoors for the last Month and a half, and the one thing I can say is that there is not comparison. Outdoor training is much more strenuous and cannot be duplicated with indoor trainer rides. Here is my Garmin file:
My avgExHR was 140 with an avgSpeed of 15 mph. The MPH was down because I had a bit of a head wind coming back in, and my legs were beat. My legs were very sore after the ride and spent the day today in recovery.
What this tells me is that I need to ride outside at least once a week to maintain consistency for the spring outdoor season, no matter what I do inside. I have been working really hard on my indoor sessions, but it still wasn't enough. I cannot replicate the effect of my body weight effecting my performance. Therefore, weight loss is going to be critical to increase performance over time.
Wish me luck!
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