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    • July 16, 2012 at 9:10 pm #5300
      AvatarBigStuff
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      Hi Lynda,

       

      I am doing the 100 mtb 1st time plan. 

      Some positive feedback:

      Just finished week 5 and have been climbing, climbing and climbing some more based on your advice to prepare for the Park City P2P.  

      Initially I had trouble staying in zone 2 on the steeper climbs, but this weekend my HR was about 10 BPM lower on the steep stuff than a few weeks ago.  Now I am right at the top end of zone 2 on average and can see how that will continue to come under control. COOL!

      Question:  In week 9 of my training Sunday August 12th is scheduled to be the 8 hour ride.  I have a family reunion that weekend and will be traveling and unable to ride.  

      I could do the 8 hour ride before I go, Thursday Aug. 9th or wait until I get back and do it Tuesday Aug. 14th. (race is Sept 1st, end of week 12).

      What do you recommend?

    • July 17, 2012 at 9:24 am #6978
      AvatarLynda
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      I shall assume you are on the 100 Mile Mountain Bike Race – Finisher Plan. I do not have a 100 mtb 1st time plan.

      Great to hear your aerobic efficiency has improved and you can ride in zone 2 now. That is a significant improvement that will improve your race day performance.

      Doing the long ride on Tuesday is your best option.

      Lynda

    • July 17, 2012 at 9:36 am #6980
      AvatarBigStuff
      Member

      Yes 100 Mile MTB Race Finisher plan.  Sorry for the confusion.

      Thanks for the advice.

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