Last night I gave the CompuTrainer and ErgVideo software a shakedown ride to work out any technical issues. First issue--make sure all those CompuTrainer cables are tight! The RPM cable came loose and I had to pause the ride to adjust it! User error...

Today, coach Wharton called and we had a nice chat about my goals and his approach. I will start with 4 assigned workouts a week, including a weekly Threshold Test to measure progress. Each week I will send my data off and Coach Wharton will evaluate the progress. We are starting my Threshold at 190 watts (based on my less than stellar 8 mile TT!).

The training plan arrived via e-mail as a very simple file. Opening it revealed the individual workouts, detained line by line. This plan (and the rides it contains) is opened directly within the ErgVideo software.

Clicking on any of the workouts shows the profile and data for the ride.

So with my system checked, and my training plan in hand, everything is in place. I guess the only thing left to do is to get on my bike and ride.

I’m excited to get started!

Ken