![]() Bike
Comments: Was in SF for 11 days before this race so wasnt sure how well I would do. My estimated FTP from TrainerRoad (using KK Road Machine) was 280 (based off of 20 min test on Dec 18). Hoping my power hasnt dropped too much while I was away. And I didnt know how different the CompuTrainer would measure power vs. TrainerRoad so wasnt sure what to target, but tried to keep power around 295-305. I got off to a good start and took the early lead for my heat. I was feeling pretty good, but knew this would be an all out sufferfest. My HR was already higher than expected, but didnt really adjust. Went more on feel. Once I got to the big climb at the end, I was really feeling it and felt my power starting to fade, but tried hard to hang on. Last 1/2 mile seemed to take forever and thought I was going to spit up my lungs at the end. Overall, I was very happy with my results. Came in first in my heat and was 2nd overall after my heat. But I watched Brent in the next heat beat me by 4 seconds and knew my position would fall after the rest of the heats. But still happy with 7th overall and 2nd in my AG. Good start to the season. ![]() Post race
Event comments: Great event and well organized. A few more fans would be nice. Last updated: 2012-01-31 12:00 AM
|
|
United States
NorthEast MultiSport
Overall Rank = 7/75
Age Group = M40-49
Age Group Rank = 2/14
12:40 start. Left house at 11:15. Ate Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich on way down. Registered and weighed in. Set up bike on trainer and started to warm up.
20 min spin at event. A few short bursts at high intensity. HR seemed higher than normal and had trouble getting it to come down. Chalking it up to pre-race nerves.