Comet - Tempo

Ride with GPS Data
Garmin Connect Data
Goal: Tempo Effort for 2 x 60 minutes.

Ride Notes: I was not sure what to expect after having a near 300 TSS yesterday and how that would impact today's effort. Much to my surprise the first 60 minute interval went so well with a 0.9 IF that I gave my legs a break on the second interval and just enjoyed cruising back to the parking lot at a little easier pace.

It is pretty neat to begin figuring out how much load I can put on this body. Training is supposed to be progressive in nature. I think it was cycling coach, Ric Stern that used to always say, "you are either training or detraining." I want to push this body to the edge and when it adapts I am going to push it a bit more. I have to admit sometimes I push it a little too far and I need an extra day of rest, but I would rather flirt with that line than to go too easy. I have a long way to go and for now I doubt I could hold the wheel of a mediocre Cat 5, but maybe someday. Maybe someday!

Nutrition: ~26 oz water, BCAA's, Glutamine, (1) Hammer gel

Weather: Sunny 62, slight breeze

Training Summary:
Total Distance: 36 Miles
Total Moving Time: 2:01:38
Total Avg. Moving Speed: 17.9
Total TSS: 143.8 (0.82 IF)

Interval Power Summary 
Interval 1:    Duration:      1:00:07
    Work:          623 kJ
    TSS:           82 (intensity factor 0.909)
    Norm Power:    186
    VI:            1.08
    Distance:      17.847 mi
    Elevation Gain:        327 ft
    Elevation Loss:       208 ft
    Grade:         0.1 %  (129 ft)
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    590    173     watts
    Cadence:         7    -    83     rpm
    Speed:           0    25    17.8     mph
    Pace             2:24    0:00    3:22     min/mi
    Altitude:        494    649    584     ft
    Crank Torque:    0    1680    181     lb-in

Interval 2:    Duration:      1:02:46
    Work:          499 kJ
    TSS:           55.6 (intensity factor 0.729)
    Norm Power:    149
    VI:            1.13
    Distance:      17.933 mi
    Elevation Gain:        183 ft
    Elevation Loss:       372 ft
        Min    Max    Avg
    Power:           0    585    133     watts
    Cadence:         9    -    81     rpm
    Speed:           0    29.5    17.1     mph
    Pace             2:02    0:00    3:30     min/mi
    Altitude:        451    651    540     ft
    Crank Torque:    0    1629    145     lb-in