training update

I'm enjoying my recovery week in Breckenridge right now.  I haven't ridden in a few days, but I did get a chance to go tele-skiing today.  Great weather and had a blast with my sister snowboarding and wife tele-skiing also.  Last week, I had planned for a heavy session, but I spent a full week in Atlanta and managed to only fit in riding every other day.  I took my bike and trainer down south, but it's hard to fit it all in with the holidays.

Starting next week, I'll be in my last strength (or base) block.  I have planned 3 strength blocks (base), 3 speed blocks (build), and 3 sprint blocks (peak).  The blocks are all 3 weeks of 12-15 hours, and 1 week of 4-7 hours.  At the end of my 3rd speed block is the Tour of the Gila which I am gearing up for.  I have bought a time trial bike and have a TT helmet and skinsuit.  I am looking forward to the new year and I plan on putting all my eggs in one basket for the home stretch.