I'll be ready in 2010

After being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in September and perscribed Metoprol Tar-25mg (beta blocker) -take as needed - in October, I entered the Nebraska State Championship CX race in November. Here are my numbers along with comments from my trainer:

    Duration:      39:06
    Work:          282 kJ
    TSS:           52.6 (intensity factor 0.901)
    Norm Power:    156
    VI:            1.29
    Pw:HR:          5.58%
    Pa:HR:          -3.32%
    Distance:      5.505 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    673    121     watts
    Heart Rate:      88    146    130     bpm
    Cadence:         33    159    76     rpm
    Speed:           2.2    49.9    9.3     mph
    Pace             1:12    26:49    6:28     min/mi
    Crank Torque:    0    1025    136     lb-in

"Rpm's could be higher but that is the nature of cross. Lot's of coasting does that. Looks like your normalized power of 156 is very good and so is the avg heart rate of 130 with a max of 146. I would bet that your 10 min power is at 180 where we have it set right now. Next year you'll do even better. Just keep remaining consistent"

Probably the most important thing I learned about racing with beta blockes that are "take as needed", is to continue taking them for a couple of days after the race.  I seemed to have a bunch of adrenial floating around that kept attacking my heart until Tuesday night after Sunday's race.

So, with the encouraging words of my trainer - Marc Walter,
Rightway Personal Training
USACycling Level II Coach, CPT,
USACycling Certified Power Based Training Coach
ph: 402-210-3572
email: marc@trainingtherightway.com
url: www.trainingtherightway.com , I am looking forward to 2010, by setting my goals and race dates.
Oh, yes, I did get second on Sunday.  Woman's 4 (beginner), Nebraska Championship. I may have to work on my "over the barriers" form. "LOL"

Comments

[sydney]

I think you did great! Remember your first cx race? Are we on for Masters Road Natz again this year? :D