I finished up the “Zones – The One with the PZP” Power Zone Challenge this week. I also tried the new AI FTP (functional threshold power) feature in the PZPack App, which facilitates the challenges. Instead of riding the 20-minute FTP test at the end of the challenge, the AI...
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I had another successful week of training. I’ve been really trying to pay attention to make sure I am not overdoing it with the Power Zone rides, but I don’t think I am because I am feeling good and I am hitting all my targets. So, I’ll just continue doing...
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I had a solid week of training. I completed both week 6 of the half marathon training plan and week 6 of the Power Zone Challenge (which I am using for some cross- training). There were some challenging workouts on deck, but it felt good to check them off. And...
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The title has nothing to do with my workouts, other than Peloton put together a few “Super Burn” classes for Super Bowl Sunday. I took two of them, a meditation and a strength class with multiple instructors, and they were fun. I had a solid week otherwise. Good runs, good...
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This week was PeloFondo Weekend! In case you forgot what PeloFondo is, it’s a live virtual event for both indoor and outdoor cyclists, focused on long-distance mileage. You pledge to ride a set number of miles over the weekend, either by yourself or with a team. Of course, I signed...
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This week felt great. I am still evaluating if I am overdoing it with both half marathon training and participating in a Power Zone Challenge but I purposefully chose the “time crunch” option for the PZ Challenge (with three “shorter” rides: 30-30-45 minutes) and so far I feel it complements...
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I saw someone ask on the Team Wilpers Facebook page if it was ill-advised to train for a half marathon and also do a cycling challenge, while also doing strength training to complement it, and I just laughed out loud. I do this all the time. Granted, I usually have...
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We ended a year and started a new one this week. I was kinda ready to start a new year, but also always a bit nostalgic to leave an old year behind (even one that was difficult for a very large chunk of the time). As always, Peloton is keeping...
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