This is crazy

James updates us on his progress... James has been on the program for just seven weeks.

Here is what he has to say...

This is crazy!

The first 5 minutes where I put the power on, I averaged 36.8 kph which is 354 watts with an av heart rate of 151.

All 5 min efforts were well over 300 watts and av ticker well under 160.

On my very first session with you, that 5 minute session that nearly KILLED me, I was able to average 35kph only and had an average heart rate of 164 and a peak of 173! That was just 318 watts – mind you Polar told me it was 369 watts. Finally, I reckon I could actually do that.

I also made the mistake of having an Indian meal for dinner before the workout.

Today however, I had the trainer and bike indoors, topless and the fan on. During the last 10 minute cool down, I had to turn the fan off as I was too cold.

Mind you, this is all good but will it all fall in a heap on Thursday. So far this has been the pattern. By pushing that little bit harder (37, 38 kph) on that first 3 minute, I hit lactic threshold and burn all my matches… I don’t know but it sounds good

Also, was able to hit 59.8 kph while sitting on the seat in top gear the other day. On my first session with you, the best I could manage was 50.2 kph.

Time for some rest!

James