Last year at around this time in this post I coined the term "Mittwoch Arbeite", German for Wednesday work. For me, that means a split session workout of a lunchtime run and a ride on the rollers after work. And of course it's on a Wednesday sandwiched between Masters' ski sessions on Tuesday and Thursday.
As much as I joke about my lack of running prowess it is a great way to get some quality exercise in a short time, and that's especially true when the weather is bad. Running in the dark or on ice and snow is far less dangerous than riding, and a decent workout takes as little as 30 minutes. Yesterday at lunchtime it was 10 degrees Fahrenheit (another German word) when I left for my run, and after 2-3 uncomfortable minutes I was warm enough to unzip the collar on my jacket.
So in true Pro-35 fashion, here are some details on the gear I use for a typical Mittwoch Arbeite adventure.
Shoes. This pair of Karhu Fluid Fulcrum Rides are a year or two old, but I have to say that the fit and feel is among the best I've found for road shoes. Karhu does a minimal drop (difference between heel and forefoot shoe thickness) so the shoes are fairly flat and neutral. It's not a super cushy or super stable ride, but the feel is very good and it encourages a proper mid-foot strike.
Rollers. My previous set were pretty haggard from years of use before they were under water, so I used this as an opportunity to get some new ones complete with an internal resistance unit. No idea what the resistance medium is, but they feel good and the flared barrels do keep me centered better than their predecessors.
Last noteworthy component is my PowerTap. Gauging effort indoors is nearly impossible without some measuring device, and the PowerTap makes sure I'm working hard enough for it to be worthwhile. After having one for the last few seasons I don't know what I'd do without my PowerTap, or LeistungAbstich as I prefer to call it.
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