Comet - 2x60

Route and Ride Data Links:                                           
Garmin - Ride Data
Strava   - Ride Data

Overall Ride Metrics:                                                       

Distance: 40 miles

Avg. Moving Speed: 19 mph

Moving Time: 2:08:01

Total Time: 2:12:49 

Ride Total TSS: 133 (0.787 IF)

Group or Solo:                                                                  

Solo

Goal:                                                                                 

Steady state tempo if possible

Ride Description:                                                            

I have to admit that it was a bit tough to get motivated and drive out somewhere to get in some miles. I spent the weekend with family, which was a five hour drive for us and we were a little tired after the drive back yesterday. Nevertheless, I got out to the Comet for a couple of 60 minute intervals and not too shabby either considering how I started off unmotivated.

At about the four mile mark I caught up with a guy and then paced with him until about 12 mile mark where he turned around. I kept going on out to the 20 mile mark pushing the pace. On the return with a slight tailwind I was content to ease up a little and cruise back.

I've been training in lifting for over 30 years and was a former competitive lifter and bodybuilder so I am accustomed to having some days here and there where you just get the motion going and you never know how it may end. I have set some personal records on days that were unexpected. Today I felt really good despite traveling, bad night of sleep, bad diet for several days and feeling unmotivated, but the end result was pretty good.

Keep at it - consistency is king.

Weather:                                                                          
dark grey cloudy skies, damp pavement, cool breeze, 46 (F) 

Nutrition Intake During and after the Course:             

24 oz from Bottle #1 water, BCAA, Glutamine, maltodextrin
Hammer gel @ mile 20
Post Ride | 30 gram protein drink
Home | Vegetable Soup, skim milk

Bike:                                                                                  

Felt B10, Garmin 800, Quarq, Flo 60's/Michelin Pro 4's @ 110 psi

Overall Power Data:                                                        
Entire workout (161 watts):
Duration: 2:09:48 (2:12:49)
Work: 1255 kJ
TSS: 139.7 (intensity factor 0.805)
Norm Power: 173
VI: 1.07
Distance: 40.577 mi

           Min Max Avg

Power: 0 615 161 watts
Cadence: 5 105 70 rpm
Speed: 0 25.5 18.8 mph
Pace 2:21 0:00 3:12 min/mi
Crank Torque: 0 1687 201 lb-in
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