Polar Statistics for 2006

As the sun begins to set on the 2006 road racing season, I checked my Polar HRM charts and reports for some year to date totals. Being such a solitary rider (down here in RI) makes me wonder how my training program differs from others in the club or on the team... Check this out:

Hours in the saddle
Total= 166:16 (First ride was on March 26th) Average/Week= 7:13
In 2005, I rode for 169:41 hours thru 9/1, and covered 200 fewer miles than this season, same period.

Distance covered
Total= 3056 Average/Week= 133
(Average would be higher if I wasn't hit by a car! Took 2 weeks off in July)

Time in HR zones
121-140= 33:31
141-150= 33:05
151-160= 42:17
161-170= 31:18
171+= 18:42

That about sums it up. If anyone besides me uses a HRM and uploads the data daily as I do, it would be great to hear some feedback, compare notes, etc.

The next couple of days look like we're in for a thorough soaking. Hopefully we can get a nice long ride in tomorrow before the rain starts. I'll be up at six and plan to ride to Attleboro, into 25 mph wind gusts from the NE. Hopefully I can resist the urge to catch up on sleep. It's been a rough week.

Who's up for a nice long Labor Day ride from the shop? -Murat