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Did workout 1 of the pedaling technique workout right before dinner.  I had a bit of a breakthrough, and a new task master.  My 4 yr old was watching me and wanted me to follow along with the video, exactly.  Daddy, sit up.  Daddy, wipe your face with your towel.  Daddy, take a drink.  Luckily her attention span is sort and she soon tired of watching 3 guys and 2 girls ride stationary bike trainers. (more…)

Workout:

• Type: General Cardio
• Date: 01/19/2008
• Time: 17:00:00
• Total Time: 1 days 21:00:00.00
• Average Heart rate: 130
• Max Heart rate: 150

Rode the Fuso on the trainer again today. Did the Pedaling Strength workout 1 workout. 10 minute climbing simulation (biggest gear, 50-60 RPM) x 4 sets. Doing ten minute intervals leaves a lot of time to think about other things, and get board. They kept stressing proper form on the bike so I tried to concentrate on that. (more…)

Workout:

• Type: General Cardio
• Date: 01/17/2008
• Time: 16:20:00
• Total Time: 1:00:00.00
• Average Heart rate: 130
• Max Heart rate: 150

Rode to the “Pedaling Technique” video again. I did workout 2 this time. It’s not different, just more sets. I think I recognize the pattern ;-). I was REALLY sore 3 days afterwards last time. We’ll see this time. I had an audience of my two girls for the last two sets of ‘isolated pedaling drills’. It doesn’t help much when the oldest asks, “Daddy, why is it making that clunk sound? The people on the video aren’t doing that.” (more…)

Workout:

• Type: General Cardio
• Date: 01/13/2008
• Time: 07:00:00
• Total Time: 1:00:00.00
• Average Heart rate: 120
• Max Heart rate: 160

Got on the trainer this morning. It was a retro day - Fuso bike, toe-clips (no float - but cool real leather “Alfredo Binda” straps), Sidi shoes from 1988, and friction shifting (that’s another blog post). It was my first time on the Fuso and I’m happy with the fit (but maybe not the saddle). It was also my first time with the Pedaling Technique video I got for Christmas. As I sit here 12 hours later, I wonder to myself “are those pains in my knees due to the pedals and shoes?” (more…)

Workout:

• Type: General Cardio
• Date: 01/06/2008
• Time: 11:00:00
• Total Time: 1:00:00.00
• Average Heart rate: 130
• Max Heart rate: 160