Rode up the gut today. The extra cloths on and in the bag cost me a couple minutes over the forty five target. Clipped out twice too, once traffic and once slop at the top. Penalty = Beacon. Went pretty smooth. Base is there for sure. Maybe start doing a few more tempo items now to bring down h/r. Getting pretty fired up for skiing. Had some rando chats with the mates as well. Looks like possibilities again this season. So, something above to improve on when there is time. Red is running well.
23 October 2011
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Rode up the gut today. The extra cloths on and in the bag cost me a couple minutes over the forty five target. Clipped out twice too, once traffic and once slop at the top. Penalty = Beacon. Went pretty smooth. Base is there for sure. Maybe start doing a few more tempo items now to bring down h/r. Getting pretty fired up for skiing. Had some rando chats with the mates as well. Looks like possibilities again this season. So, something above to improve on when there is time. Red is running well.
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Ok Garland, you've piqued my interest. My specialty was exercise physiology, of the clinical nature. I was not a trainer, but a diagnostician. Some questions:
How was this measured?
Can I see other parameters (VO2, VO2/Kg, VE, etc.
It appears this one is HR, and I notice your HR drops impressively during recovery, or what must be something like recovery (downhill, etc.)
Let me know, I'm interested. I tested two pro teams during my time, the Sonics when they were in Seattle, and the Blues (hockey) in St. Louis...we did full expired gas tests on the Blues.
Mike
Hi Mike,
Thanks for the questions. Given the Cardio Pulminary bit on your principal blog, I thought you might have been somehow in the field.
A friend Mike in town did my last V02 test a few years back and it was I think 62 or so. Mike was not my trainer or coach, just a squash buddy who gave me an idea of where I was. This was done on a stationary bike and I wrote about one of the two in a post. He's done this twice for me. I have never tried to improve my V02 as athletes do with short intense efforts and I have no idea where it is at the moment. If I were younger and serious I would work on it.
You are correct about the recovery. This ride involved two climbs. The first to the windsock with steep grade sections on parts, then (recovery) down to a cutoff and back up to the Beacon one can see in the night on top of Sentinel. Total climbing tonight in workout was 4100. Wet, cold, extra cloths (higher h/r)...
I only use the Suunto for the H/R. None of the other fancy matters that are on the device. TE, V02, EPOC... V02/oxygen on a watch is worthless, I believe. I use the garmin for the ride data.
If I were racing hard, I'd maybe look to a power tap. Power matters more in the mtb world (my opinion).
Molly and I have three kids now that are going in all directions with sports and activites, so my time is shot. Therefore, this ride was a Where am I at the moment? To get ready to train for maybe a couple of randonee events btwn their alpine (maybe). I should be able to get the h/r down on this little ride no prob with some more riding on better days (I hope) and running up hills with a pack and skiis on my feet.
At this point in my life it's all just for fun and to stay healthy. Thanks again Mike. Nice to know you! Regards, Garland
Garland
Ok, well the 62 I'm taking to be 62/ml/Kg....and that would put you, if accurate, in the 'elite' range (60-85). I stress if accurate because some devices are more accurate than others. Given what you are measuring, the HR is a good barometer of fitness, esp. in the recovery time. An immediate drop during recovery indicates level of fitness.
My kudos to you, you are not only keeping yourself fit, but you are setting an example, to your kids and peers.
Enjoy this time pal, not only with your kids, but in life in general. It passes, ever so quickly.
Cheers,
Mike
Thanks Mike. Kind words.
I guess the TE and EPOC do point out when one is over reaching - in fairness to Suunto.
Yep, were not getting any younger are we? Cheers!
By the way, for folks interested in figuring out their V02 Max on the erg, Concept has a nifty little calculator that is probably pretty close to accurate:
http://www.concept2.com/us/interactive/calculators/vo2max.asp
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