Setbacks

Got hit with the cold from hell two weeks ago. Isn’t that how life works! Feeling good, working hard, then BAM! Two weeks of lots of coughing, vitamins, sleeping, watching the Tour of California live internet coverage, and no riding. I was finally feeling well enough to venture out on a ride yesterday, and was surprised that I had retained a good deal of the fitness from before I got sick. Not 100%, but I didn’t ride as poorly as I thought I would!

My plan is to repeat my last week of training workouts--maybe reduce the FTP a tad if needed, and do another FTP Test in a week to see where I stand. I then have about 2 weeks to hit it hard, and then taper a little before the Solvang Century in March.

As upsetting as setbacks are, Coach Wharton nicely reminded me that most of us are not professionals and don’t get paid for riding--so don’t let these little things get you down and just focus on having fun. I can do that.

Ken