The schedule has been set and it looks like I'll be compiling 11,000 miles between January 1st and June 1st. This, of course, is based on good weather and road conditions. So I'm hoping for a mild winter this year. The training will consist of mostly weekend rides with a progressive increase in mid week rides. Mileage will increase from 250 miles per week to 800 miles per week over a 6 month period with emphasis on the long rides.
Pete Penseyres, holder of the fastest RAAM average speed of 15.4mph, says that his success came from riding 400 mile rides beginning Friday after work. I will try to match his training routine at least twice in my peak period and hope for the best.
I will do my best to provide weekly updates to keep you abreast of my training. Thanks again for following along.
2 comments:
All the best to you and your wife! I really like your attitude! Greetings from Finland!
Oskari,
Thank you for your kind wishes. This is really a wonderful journey to share with the cycling community and extended interested public.
I'm flattered that you've reached me from Finland. Technology is great! Hope to see you in Oceanside...and even better in Annapolis (I stole that line from George Thomas, the RAAM race director).
Cheers and ride safely!
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