Wed, December 16th, 2009
Slush Cup 3
Breakfast of champions
The third round of the Slush Cup has come and gone. It was a somewhat mediocre performance on my behalf. I actually had higher hopes before the weekend, since this time around there was no Christmas party to attend the evening before. Let’s just pretend that Friday night out was to blame.
Training is going ok I guess. Some weeks I’m able to put in more hours than others, but I usually manage to sneak in the HIT (high intensity training) every week. That’s exactly why I expected a somewhat better performance, but maybe it just wasn’t my day, or maybe I still need to learn how to adjust rest and HIT. I must admit that in my day I used a “as long and hard as you can” approach to training. The plan was to do just that this Sunday with a 1,5 hour warm-up ride, all-out Slush Cup and a 1,5 hour cool-down ride home. Within 30 minutes of the warm-up I sensed a dull sluggishness from my legs, and as the actual competition began I had to succumb to what felt like a sub race-pace. In front Benji Justesen did his thing and was never threatened. S. Tarp took second with my personal favorite of Mr. Perfect aka Saltoft, returning to the podium with a 3rd place. Trailing somewhat behind I managed a 4th, but almost got beaten by old-timer Bødker. I think he was kind enough to let me go in the last few kilometers, as he knew I would resume my depressive competition attitude if he beat me.
I had originally planned to race the national cross championship but must admit I’m having second thoughts. I don’t know – maybe I shouldn’t think so much and just do it. At the end of the day the old saying “no matter what you do on the bike it’s never a waste of time”. Wise words from a wise man called Allan Carlsen. Indeed I got something out yesterdays riding then.
Before signing out I got a small Christmas tip for y’all. Everybody knows the holiday’s gonna be a frenzy of calories. Why not get it out of the way in single meal instead and then continue down the healthy path. Make yourself this cheese and bacon sandwich I found on mtbr.
Happy holiday!
