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Training update - PR week!

Despite a nagging right knee injury since February, I have set 2 PRs this week that I am pretty excited about.  1st was a local running route where I placed 3rd overall on Strava.  I am determined to get the KOM for this segment, which is on a fairly rolly section of road.
Link here; https://www.strava.com/activities/1024400394

One of my favorite local mountain biking trails is Van Michael at Blanket's Creek.  It is always tough and features a lot of good climbs. Van Michael is nearly always an anaerobic workout!.  Wednesday I rode the clockwise direction and set a PR of 18:56, which I believe was nearly a minute off of my previous time. Frankly, I thought my days of setting PRs were over since Kit got here and I haven't been able to train much over the past year. What training I have been able to get in was mostly Maffetone (MAF), which I believe has helped my overall cardio base fit.
Link here: https://www.strava.com/activities/1026005273

Regardless, I am in better shape than I was 6 months ago and feel like I'm getting my MTB chops back slowly. I am on the fence about running right now because my knee is tweaked every time I go running.  I think I have a strained MCL or "tendinitis."

If any beginner MTBers are reading, I would love to introduce you to the sport!. Be sure to check out my new website for my Mountain Bike Training Program: jonathanhiott.wixsite.com/hiottriott

Thanks for reading and Happy Trails!

Kit and I hiking at Sawnee Mtn. Preserve

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