Endure the Endurance Ride

Route and Ride Data Links:

Strava - Today's Route

Ride Metrics:

Time Total: 4:51:53
Time Moving: 4:48:58
Distance (mile): 80.8
VI: 1.24
IF: 0.74
TSS: 268
Work (kj): 1,768
Average Power: 101
Max Power: 401
Normal Power: 126
Cadence (rpm): 74
Speed Avg (mph): 16.7

Goal:

Build Endurance and survive the heat.

Ride Description:

Out and back and spin with Mark and we met Mike and Neal on the return. I was not really up to doing 80 miles today or at least that was my gut feeling. About 15 miles out Mark had already split off and I was alone when I started to fade bad. My stomach was feeling queasy and the heat was getting to me. 

Usually the first thing I do is finish this ride post and upload my data to WKO. The moment I was in I laid down in bed. I did not bother to shower or eat. With the fan blowing on me I fell asleep in a flash. Wow! That ride took a lot out of me today. Maybe it is time to cut the miles back until it cools off in the fall. 

Weather:

Temperature Start (F): 77
Temperature Finish (F): 90
Wind: 10 mph NW
Sky: Sunny

Nutrition Intake During and Immediately After:

Bottle #1 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops
Bottle #2 24oz. Water, Aminos, Maltodextrin, Trace Mineral Drops
GU gel at mile 24
Post Ride: 30 gram protein drink

Gear:

 Felt  IA16