On Twitter: @RussellRides
- Per BCSO, tacks found on the road at Lee Hill and Olde Stage Road. Be careful out there! Cc @303cycling 4 days ago
- First weekend of racing out of the way. Spent most of the time in the break and helped setup @NG_Cycling_team for a pair of podiums! 2 months ago
- Made it up to Peak to Peak for the first time this season. It went well despite not having a jacket or hat... 2 months ago
- I actually just saw a clif shot on the side of the road and turned around for it. 3 months ago
- Today's 80 mile solo ride was going to be a stretch. Then it turned into 90... With only 4 hours of food. 3 months ago
Blog Post Calendar
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- Windy solo endurance ride: 2h:55m, 209w avg, 224NP, 2167kJ, 146TSS. Avg power exactly middle of Z2, based on winter estimated LT of 315w. 4 months ago
- 2h Z2 with 10 x 10 pedal stroke "a-lactic" sprints. Minimal HR drift (2.5%). Totals: 2h:5m, 39.5 mi, 1700kJ, 225w avg, 249NP. 4 months ago
- @Shouldbetrainin Sorry for the late reply. Only very hard days. About once a week or less. 4 months ago
- Another base ride: 2h, 222NP (208 avg). 1400 kJ. 93 TSS. First ride on the road bike in 3 months! 4 months ago
- I'm Back! First workout of 2013 season. Ouch. Need to reset zones. Bulk of w/o Z2/200w avg / 224NP for 2h:15m. Total: 3h:8m, 2000kJ, 140TSS. 4 months ago
- Yesterday off. Today 3h:30m MTB ride for 'fun'. 5200' vertical in only 33 miles. Dirt was fun though. 5 months ago
- 30 minutes core / strength (body weight only for now) and 15 minutes on the rollers. 5 months ago
- Day off. 5 months ago
- Fun ride on the Cross bike. 4h, 61 miles, 2600 kJ, 175 TSS. 'Easy' at 226 NP and 187 avg. Some 'secret' trails: tpks.ws/sohC 5 months ago
- 5k fun run/jog/walk with the whole family and later a 1 hour walk. I think I ate enough to count as a workout, but how to figure TSS...? 5 months ago
Tag Archives: recovery
Colorado Cross Classic
The Cross Classic was my first UCI race back in 2010. I was a newly minted Cat 2 and took my first opportunity to be at the start of a race with international level competition. I finished in the mid … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Race Reports
Tagged colorado, course profile, cycling, cyclocross, elite, Fatigue, mud, racing, recovery, rest, sand, snow, uci
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When to Take a Rest Day
Like many cyclists, I have big plans. Today, however, I am taking a day off instead of my planned workout. I usually plan my workouts about a month in advance and almost always plan more than I can actually handle. … Continue reading
Weekly Update
This is just a quick note and a follow up on my promise for a non-knee related posting for last week. I am planning a post with some video analysis of riding in crosswinds. There are a few specific things … Continue reading
Posted in Injury, Personal, Weekly Update
Tagged cycling, injury, it band, kinesio tape, knee pain, racing, recovery, rest, runner's knee, training, Weekly Update
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Knee Pain
I mentioned in my last post that I’ve come down with knee pain. It seemed to start on my last training ride in January, when I noticed an ache/burning under my right kneecap. I specifically recall feeling it while climbing … Continue reading
Posted in Equipment, Injury
Tagged bike fit, bike racing, cycling, injury, knee pain, pain under kneecap, patella pain, racing, recovery, rest, training
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Weekly Update
The blog has been doing incredibly well so far in 2012. Last season saw a major uptick in hits during the spring, but not until April/May during Tour of the Gila. I’m not sure if the blog will have further … Continue reading
Posted in Weekly Update
Tagged boulder, colorado, cycling, knee pain, racing, recovery, rest, sick, training, Weekly Update
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Clavicle Fracture and ORIF – 8 weeks and Final Update
Today is 8 weeks after my clavicle fracture, and seven weeks since my surgery. My recovery was uncomplicated, and combined with a conservative return to activity I have healed quickly. Last week I went to my orthopedist for my six … Continue reading
Broken Clavicle – 4 weeks post surgery
Okay folks, I know you probably come here for stories and analysis by an elite racer. Going a week without any posts (longest drought ever?) and coming back to find another injury update may not be what you’re looking for. … Continue reading
Posted in Injury
Tagged clavicle, crosstraining, cycling, fracture, racing, recovery, training
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Broken Clavicle – 3 weeks post surgery
Today is three full weeks after my ORIF procedure, and a month since fracture. I have been taking a conservative approach since I’m not intending to return to race form for four more months. I told the doctor that I … Continue reading
Clavicle Update – Bone Stimulator
You’ve probably heard of PROs using a ‘Bone Stim’. They’re not available to everyone, but I was lucky enough to have a family friend that had a pesky foot bone that wouldn’t heal. Without even asking, they were nice enough … Continue reading
Clavicle Fracture and Fixation – Two weeks later
I saw my surgeon today for my one week followup after surgery. I’ve been feeling much better and have been off all meds for the past two days. I started to feel like my sling was unnecessary if I was … Continue reading
