May 15
Today's workout was hill sprints. The little hill on Limecreek, just off of Anderson Mill is the closest I can get to a 3-6% grade for a hill. The problem is it's only .34 miles so I rode up it and then back down it for a total of 6 intervals.
Whats interesting is I did this workout on March 26, 2008 and my fastest time was 1:13 (it was windy that day though). Today, my fastest time was :58. In fact I got 58 seconds on my first 2 attempts, my slowest time was 1:19 and that was my 4th effort. I was able to get 1:02 & 1:03 for my last two attempts.
Even though my March workout was a lot more windy I still think there was improvement this time. I've never gotten up that section with an average speed of 21.34mph and a max speed of 24.96mph.
May 16, 2008 at 2:02 AM Congrats on the improving times.
Hill and Sprint are two words you rarely find in the same sentence. You must be quite dedicated to turn around 6 times at the top knowing exactly what to expect each time.
May 16, 2008 at 5:59 AM It's a lot easier to turn around and do it again when it's only a small roller, 3-4% grade. It really takes dedication to do climbing repeats on Armstrong Hill http://www.roadbikerides.com/ride/view/limecreek_climbing_repeats/179 which is also on Limecreek Road. I've done that one 3 times in one sitting.
May 30, 2008 at 9:51 AM Nice results. I love hill sprints.
http://arlyn.teamclimbon.org/2008/05/20/43m-chasing-the-rabbit/