The time of year has arrived for me to fully engage CX training which means that intervals become a bit more of a staple in my weely workouts. Usually a couple days a week will be dedicated strictly to this and then at least one more day of working on barriers, run-ups, etc. I know that there are some folks out there who will say that they hate interval work but, it definitely works and I recommend to anyone looking to add speed, climbing power, or whatever your intervals are doing for you.

Last night's group ride could go down in the books as interval training for me. I was able to counter every attack during the ride, as well as get off a few of my own, including sprints, breakaways, and even climbs. I must say that I even impressed myself last night. I have to admit that the highlight was the last seven miles though. Bullerman, "Fabian" Fry, Kisch and I were able to get away from the group and haul butt all the way back to Waterloo. The four of us were working awesome together and keeping the speeds in the high 20s/low 30s even over the hills until Bullerman popped and left me out there with Kisch and Fabian...who decided to play team tactics against me and the attacks started. I countered everything and stuck with them all the way to the end even though my legs were saying no more. It was totally interval work and I was actually quite greatful to the two of them for laying down the hammer, nice work guys. We seem to be getting back to town earlier and earlier every week and it's actually getting late in the road season...sweet.

I rode in to work again today, feels great. Left home a little bit earlier and REALLY enjoyed a nice, relaxing ride through the trees watching the sunrise. Couldn't be better.

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