This was the first year I used a trainer; previously, I went to spin classes 3 times a week and got some x country skiing in, along with weights, etc. My husband dropped his gym membership, so he bought a trainer. I bought one, too, since my husband, who is a very strong rider, doesn't have much will power in the off season.I also got the Graham Street Yoga/Spin training program. This was the hardest training I've ever done, even worse than when I was working with a personal trainer, getting ready for my trip to Austria. I had to decide if I was going to go for the cadence or use the gears he suggested, because I couldn't do both and keep my knees healthy, so I went with the cadence goals. The circuit training things were also unbelievably hard. Just when I was feeling really strong, I got sick and didn't do too much riding in February. I got on the bike outside in March, very happy with the early DST. I had 2 rides to lead in March and generally was glad I was sweeping because my lungs didn't really clear up until April 1st.
So, I guess the trainer is a choice between working hard at home or taking the time to go to the gym and spin class. It is harder for me than riding on the road, and I am nowhere at the level that SheFly is. I do a lot of hill riding, but it is nowhere as hard as what I did on the trainer!
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04-19-2007, 11:05 AM #1
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04-20-2007, 09:38 AM #2
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Great points by many of you on the value of the trainer during the off season, and I really do agree. However, this should NOT BE the off season anymore, which is why I was whining about having to ride it...
Thankfully, that is now behind me. The sun is shining, temps are in the upper 60s, and it looks like it will be a GLORIOUS weekend for racing! The trainer lives for another day
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04-20-2007, 09:51 AM #3
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We really have no off season. Don't throw things at me.
That's probably why I stick with the trainer stuff even during the great weather. I know the intense workouts I do with Coach Troy are really to my benefit. And I ride outside nearly everyday with my commute.
My sis in Windham, Maine says the weather should be great this weekend. I hope so. She needs a bright spot.
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