Now that my antibiotics have done their job I’m back to riding full tilt. Yesterday was my hard day. But something I read recently made we realize I was doing something wrong. I was doing long (2 hour+) rides for my hard one, with the intervals and sprints tacked on at the end after hours of brisk cruising. That meant my legs were always already tired when I started the hardest part. If instead I did the sprints and intervals on fresh legs after a short warm-up, I’d be able to push harder and get more benefits. I’ve done that for my last couple of hard rides and it feels great. Too soon to tell if it will lead to better results, but I enjoy it more. The long brisk cruising is now reserved for other days.
Metcalf Natural Gas Power Plant, About 10 miles from home, was working hard this morning. When it is cold the steam sometimes hangs out near the ground instead of rising in a plume.
Pretty Park in the neighborhood across the street from my house. Through the Lombardy Poplars is a view of Villa Miramonte, also known colloquially as “Morgan Hill House”. This historic former residence of our town’s namesake is now a nice museum.
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I am a Mechanical Engineer born in 1953, Ph. D, Stanford, 1980. I have been active in the mechanical CAE field for decades. I also have a lifelong interest in outdoor activities and fitness. I have had both hips replaced and a heart valve replacement due to a genetic condition. This blog chronicles my adventures in staying active despite these bumps in the road.
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