I am Spent!

Whew!
We did our FTP (Functional Threshold Power) Test today at tri. We got to use computrainers, set up for 5 people at a time, and did a 5 min and 20 min max efforts. We were supposed to maintain the highest average watts we could for the period. It was set to a flat course, and the resistance was based on our weight.
It was really cool, but also really hard. I have pretty much felt like puking all day! I found it quite hard just doing a steady flat course. The guy who ran it will be sending us out info on our power output, and things like training zones derived from that. I am pretty excited to see what I get.
I certainly found out I need to work on my ability to sustain power over a flat/steady effort. I find it comparatively much easier going uphills or having some rolling terrain.
This also makes me want to get a power meter of some sort. The computrainer was really cool, especially having it set to a different course, as it really feels like you are going up/down hills, etc. Just one more thing to add to the wish list. Sigh!

At the start of the test, we had to stand on a scale with our bikes. Tri TT + Bike = 134lbs. I would rather stay in the dark about how much of that was bike and how much was rider. haha.

It is still uber cold out here. Friday at swim practice, they had the heat in the pool cranked wayy up. It was like a bathtub. It felt nice, but definately did not lead to very fast or energetic swimming. I mostly just felt like floating. Saturday, I ran on the treadmill at the gym for an hour, and then did some core and lifted weights. I think when I run on the treadmill, I am not setting the speed high enough for the turnover/effort I am putting out. I think I am a little afraid of flying off the back from putting it up too high. And no one needs to see that, haha.