...and the training is working!

Well here is the data from my WattBike testing, for those who are unfamiliar with the WattBike, it is a British Cycling approved stationary bike, which feels so close to the real thing its scary! the bike is able to record a host of various elements (as seen on the table) and is able to link up with other WattBike to stage races!


The 3 WattBikes in the college Sports Lab!



WattBike 1 Hour Test Results
Date	Distance	Watts Peak	Watts Av	RPM (Av)	RPM (Peak)	HR (Av)	Speed (Av)
21/3/2011	34,780m	518	170	95	145	147	34.8 km/h
30/3/2011	35,052m	598	174	96	140	145	35.1 km/h
1/4/2011	35,422m	456	178	98	133	150	35.4 km/h
8/4/2011	36,172m	447	189	98	130	149	36.23 km/h
15/4/2011	36,660m	448	198	102	133	151	37 km/h
5/8/2011	38,693m	652	229	97	128	154	39 km/h
26/8/2011	39,571m	549	241	98	130	162	39.6 km/h

As you can see from the table, the "key" areas to look at are my distance covered and average speed - which together means that I am going further, because my average speed is higher.  My average RPM is encouraging (the amount I pedal in 1 minute) and my heart is working harder each time! all in all! I am happy with the results, and it means that the training is working!

I will try and do this test every two weeks or so, as it does take it out of you!

So! bring on the slideboard tonight! and then a weekend of rest for my legs, with some core and upper body stuff on Sunday! :)

Jon