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Thursday, January 6, 2011

I got to work this morning to discover I forgot my bike. It worked out fine because I ended up working late and would not have made it to Cycle U. So I did my run today and I'll go to Cycle U before work tomorrow.

My run felt good. 5 minute walk/warm up followed by 30 minutes alternating between 15 min mile and 15:45 min mile. around 2.0 miles. Max HR 160 = 83% MHR Average Hr 141=73% MHR

Trying to remember what I have as my Max HR. I believe it is 192 on the bike...I'll need to do some research to remember...thus, these numbers are not perfect. Interesting thing is that I'm running much faster than i've made myself run in the last year. Actually had to stop in middle of workout to get my inhaler. I'm feeling good about my body adapting to running on a regular basis.

On another note, went to the team pro deal night last night. I'm checking my budget and trying to figure out how much I need to set aside for races. Good news is there are only 5 Down Hill races in this series. Each race is around $150 due to hotel and travel costs. I plan on racing several of the xc races starting in February (these are inexpensive). Capitol Forest 50 will be inexpensive. I plan on at least one trip to Whistler this summer.

Then for the actual Pro Deals.

I want a new fork and shox for my DH bike. I think this would make the most difference in my racing/DH riding.

I'd like a new set of XC race wheels - which would be great for my xc racing.

I need new XC/Cyclocross pedals

I need new tires for the road bike

I'd like a cyclops power-meter for the road bike (I'm thinking this will have to wait). I need to prioritize according to what will make the biggest difference in performance...and that is suspension for DH and wheels for xc.