January 2013 Training and Racing Recap

January 2013 started with my taper in preparation for the Goofy Challenge (half marathon recap and full marathon recap).

After the Goofy Challenge I enjoyed several weeks of low activity, many trips to the skating rinks with my kids, and a rekindling of my love affair with cycling rollers.

7 Running Activities
64.35 miles
9:28:37

6 Cycling Activities
39.90 miles
3:20:06

February 1 starts my next training cycle as I prepare for the Boston Marathon.

Was January a good training month for you? 

Night Time Bike Ride - Lighting System

Since the time change two weeks ago I have had a few bike rides after dark. I enjoy running and biking after dark, primarily because it makes the familiar routes seem new. When I run I wear reflective clothing and a flashing light on my waist, but I usually eschew a headlamp. I like the challenge of finding the path.

For night time bike riding I think I have finally found the right light combination:

• 2 watt handlebar mounted light
• Knog frog light, white bulb, strapped to my helmet
• Knog frog light, red bulb, strapped to seat post
• Road ID Supernova, blue bulb, attached to back of jacket

In addition I wear a reflective vest.

In a future post I will share my layering system to stay warm during a bike ride when the temps are well below freezing.

 

Cycling Rollers: Cross Training

Today is the first workout on my new training calendar from the coach.

I spent 30 minutes on my cycling rollers doing my best to not ride through the wall. Still not sure on how to adjust Garmin 305 to not have GPS on. I didn't really have 1400 feet of elevation gain in my basement.