So, after determining what my true steady state split on an erg should be (if you must, you can read the boring post about it here), today Kate advised me not to put too much emphasis on steady state in my workout schedule. (This stemmed from my question, ‘How do I get rid of that old-lady flab I’m seeing on my arms?’ Kate’s answer: Lift more. Yay). Actually, Kate advised that other cardio and aerobic workouts were better for me than steady state. The AT workouts I did (for example, 2 x 20′ at around a 2:15 spm) are far more efficient than an hour (or 2) of power. So, here I was all excited to begin doing some real steady state, and instead I’m just supposed to do what I’ve been doing.

Which is good and bad. Good, because I’ve been doing it. Arduously getting through it. Bad because I was looking forward to that comfortable rate. It’s not surprising, of course. You do the stuff you don’t necessarily like because it’s good for you. That’s what long AT pieces are. Hard to do, but good for you.

So there. I think I’ll head to the gym in a few.