May Post:
Since my last blog post I have ridden some good races and put away some solid serious training. In the Last blog I provided some updates about the Des, Ras Mumhan & Stamullen, in the post I detailed how the
races went and how I had began introducing Intensity training into my routine in large volumes to really bring on my form for the Ras.
I was provided a G2 Powertap Training wheel by Stephan Mullane from www.chaindrivencycles.com this totally transformed my training and gave me the ability to see my level of progression and power out from and during my intervals. I have used power in the past and I can honestly say that there is no better way to train. I began by doing a power test with http://www.fitscience.ie/, from which I was able to work out my training zones, this then in turn gave me the ability to ride using the power meter and be able to correctly train my endurance, tempo, threshold, VO2 and Anaerobic training Zones.
It was great to see my numbers rapidly rise over the past few weeks and especially with the An Post Ras Just around the corner nothing is more motivating than the knowledge that I am on the up. I have been working my way through a solid block of intensity over the past 3 weeks mixed in with the Nenagh Classic and Tour of Ulster.Regarding my Nutrition over the past few weeks, I have began a course of Molloys Energy+ Multi Vit and Mineral capsules along with a course of Iron tablets with Vit C which are available at www.molloyspharmacy.com/ or in stores. I am doing this to ensure my body is properly topped up prior to the An Post Ras, Its important for anyone who is racing consistently and with big events approaching to make sure their nutrient levels are at 100% or as close as they possibly can be
(Sprint In Nenagh GP for 9th)
Nenagh Classic:
Nenagh has now become one of the most represented and heavily challenged races on the Irish Calendar. I travelled down the day before and took part in the Team Time Trial where we took second place to the Elite Dutch Guest team.
The Squad then raced the following day in The Nenagh Classic road race, I was well primed for the race and it showed when we hit the 40km mark and the bunch exploded on the second KOH of the day, I made way into the front group which whittled down more and more as each climb came. In the end I finished a solid 9th against a strong field which was a good result and one that showed my form was on the way up.After Nenagh I again put away a solid block of training that I hoped would continue to bring on my form, I travelled to Girona for 4 days in the climbs in the surrounding mountains which went great. I had good health and savage training which is going to pay off when I’m in the climbs in Kerry during the Ras.
(Time Trial in Tour Of Ulster)
Tour of Ulster:
The tour of Ulster is possibly the 3rd hardest event on the Irish Calendar behind Ras Mumhan and the An Post Ras. With all the top Irish domestic teams at the race I was happy to get on as well as I did, taking 12th overall. On the First stage I had a bad run of luck missing both moves coming in around 3 mins behind the winner. In the Time trial I rode well finishing 10th which I was happy with as it gave me reassurance that I could compete at the top level. Stage 3 I went out full throttle riding into the break after 5km and staying up the road for the entire stage in the end I finished 8th on the stage. Again on stage 4 I went into the break after 5km driving it clear from the bunch and working in it for over 100km, we were then reeled in by the hard chasing bunch which I blended into and hung on for dear life finishing 11th on the stage. I was pretty happy with the result as I had been in the breakaway for so long and still had the legs as we went over the climb the final 2 times.
Next up for me is the Lincoln GP in the UK so I’m hoping my good legs will continue and if I can pull of a good result will be real happy.
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