Well I have finished the TCTP.  The last 2 weeks haven’t been as good as I hoped mainly due to work rather than the program.  How sad I can’t fit in 6 hours!

Did a short ride around the Winchburgh loop on Sunday and even with the wind got around in an hour.  Feeling happy about that as there were sections when I had to really keep the effort level high to maintain a good speed.  This is where the TCTP seems to have worked really well.  I felt I was able to maintain a high work rate even with a high heart rate for a long period of time.  The 12 min steady state power intervals have paid off.

That’s me definately finished with the turbo though.  I have realised I have spent four months now training on the turbo and I’m sick of the site of it.  It’s time to get back outside whatever the weather.

I now need to work out what to do next.  I always find it better to have a daily program in place for a target or else things start to drift without the focus.  I have my Tae Kwon Do Black Belt exam at the end of March so I will ease off on the intensity now and start getting the ride lengths increased.  This will also help the recovery from the TCTP without losing the benefits.

In April I’ll move into a focused hill climb block.

Keep checking the “My Training Program” section on the featured articles section for details.