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Time to Quick Talking and Start Training

This past weekend was the turning point in my seasons.   We had an AMAZING 5 days in the mountains of Vermont, tearing up the slopes.  However, it looks like the weather is changing and the skis will need to go away shortly...I guess God wants me to focus on my riding and not my mogul skills....

So, today I did my first two-a-day...I rode for an hour this morning before work.  I tried to keep in the 85 RPM and 145 heart rate for the entire hour...goal: to begin to get used to being in the saddle.  This evening, I did an hour spin class, focusing on interval work.  I have a feeling that A lot of my training will be done indoor, either on a trainer or a spin bike.  I only have time to train when it is dark out (except the weekends), so I need to make the most of it.

I have still not purchased a road bike.  I am getting a little irritated.  I know what bike I want, the Specialized Roubaix, but my local shop can't get it in stock...I don't want to buy online, because I want to make sure that it is fitted properly...plus, before I drop the money, I would at least like to take it around the parking lot...

I'm going to try to ride another two hours Friday, but it will depend on whether or not we go skiing...What I really need to do is take my Fat Tire bike up to the mountain, and if the weather is not good, just go for a ride...If I choose that route, I'll post some pics!

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