Comet - 2 X 50 Intervals

Garmin Connect Ride Data
Garmin Ride Summary (totals):
Distance: 40.7 mi
Moving Time: 02:20:10
Avg Speed: 17.5 mph
Max Speed: 30.4 mph

Goal: 2 x 50 minute intervals

Ride: I cut the typical intervals back by 10 minutes to get home a little faster today. I had a guy get on my wheel on the way back. We traded the front on a couple of occasions, but I never drafted. I did have a harder time keeping my wattage up on the way back. Some of it was due to the 10 mph tail wind, the speed at which we were traveling trying to keep wattage up and the safety factor of those on the path. I did not feel comfortable going any faster than 24 mph with that much foot traffic. The weather (except for the wind) was perfect so it was no wonder there were so many people out enjoying some activities. I spoke with the guy at the end of the ride and he complimented me on how I was sustaining the pace. I suppose working at 85 to 90%  of FT for sustained periods is really starting to work. I can feel the difference, I can see it on the power meter and people around me are starting to notice as well.

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course:(1) 24 oz. bottle of water with Hammer Heed, (2) Accel gel (1) 20 gram Whey protein post ride recovery drink

The Weather:  74 degrees, Sunny, winds WSW 10 mph

Bike: LOOK 585

Power Summary: (Based on Coogan's Levels)
  Level   Minutes       TSS
      1      3.40      0.75
      2     12.05      7.65
      3    122.56    140.24
      4      0.00      0.00
      5      0.00      0.00
      6      0.00      0.00
      7      0.78      1.80

Power Data: (Based on FT 200)
Interval 1:
    Duration:      52:12
    Work:          521 kJ
    TSS:           66.2 (intensity factor 0.873)
    Norm Power:    175
    VI:            1.05
    Distance:      16.027 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    458    167     watts
    Speed:           0    24.6    18.3     mph
    Pace             2:26    0:00    3:16     min/mi
    Hub Torque:      0    270    62     lb-in
    Crank Torque:    0    671    185     lb-in


Interval 2:
    Duration:      50:09
    Work:          465 kJ
    TSS:           55.7 (intensity factor 0.819)
    Norm Power:    164
    VI:            1.05
    Distance:      15.578 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    511    155     watts
    Speed:           0    25.6    18.6     mph
    Pace             2:21    0:00    3:14     min/mi
    Hub Torque:      0    205    57     lb-in
    Crank Torque:    0    693    174     lb-in


Entire workout (147 watts):
    Duration:      2:20:58 (2:29:01)
    Work:          1220 kJ
    TSS:           149.2 (intensity factor 0.809)
    Norm Power:    162
    VI:            1.1
    Distance:      40.895 mi
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    511    147     watts
    Speed:           0    25.6    17.3     mph
    Pace             2:21    0:00    3:28     min/mi
    Hub Torque:      0    270    55     lb-in
    Crank Torque:    0    693    165     lb-in