new Bike and run Time Trials test are done

In an earlier post I said how I was wrapping up the 4th week, and that a new time trial for the bike and run would be done this week. Well I did complete my 2nd round of time trial tests. What I didn't know though, was that the time trials are supposed to be in the 4th week. Live and Learn.

The bike time trial results on the trainer were 172 AVG HR, 182 MAX HR, for 4.70 miles. The run time trial on a treadmill was 182 AVG HR, 196 MAX HR, for 3.07 miles.

I wasn't sure how to interpret these results, so I talked with a tri coach I know. Actually the time trials are to establish baseline results and HR zones. But you can determine if you are getting stronger/more fit/in better shape by if you cover more distance at a lower HR.

My distances are longer than in the first TT (Time Trials), so that's good news. I really pushed the run test, so I wasn't surprised that the HR was high as well. Still its progress, and we'll know even further as I hit the next round of tests in about 4 weeks.