Archive for May, 2010
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05.17.2010 — Busting out and killing it
Posted on May 18, 2010 | 3 CommentsType: Pseudo Time Trial Distance: 21.0 miles Time: 57:24 TSS: 98.9 Average Watts: 211 watts Normative Power: 229 watts Average Heart Rate: 160 bpm Total Work: 728 kJ Average Speed: 21.95 mph I went out and really tried to crush this ride. I had a headwind on... -
05.16.10 — Ride Report: Cycle Salt Lake Century
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No CommentsType: Cycle Salt Lake Century Distance: 106.1 miles Time: 5:27 TSS: 367.5 Average Watts: 153 watts Normative Power: 185 watts Average Heart Rate: 144 bpm Total Work: 3,012 kJ This was designed to be a fun ride — there was no UCI placing available on... -
05.13.10 — Suncrest X2
Posted on May 14, 2010 | 3 CommentsType: Great Climbing Route Distance: 20.2 miles Time: 1:12:10 TSS: 142.3 Average Watts: 190 watts Normative Power: 228 watts Average Heart Rate: 159 bpm Total Work: 1,048 kJ This was one of the better climbs that I have within riding distance from my house. Most... -
05.10 and 05.11.10 — Back in the Saddle Again…
Posted on May 12, 2010 | 2 CommentsType: Just and Easy Couple of Rides Distance: 20.26 and 20.23 miles Time: 60:31 and 60:00 TSS: 58.0 and 57.6 Average Watts: 170 and 168 watts Normative Power: 171 and 170 watts Average Heart Rate: 146 and 151 bpm Total Work: 613 and 612 kJ... -
Ironman St. George — The Short Version
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 18 CommentsIf you don’t have half an hour, this is all you need to know…13:06 I practiced this for months and it shows. -
Ironman St. George — The Preamble…
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentI sit here tonight a grateful man. I am so pumped – my race went extremely well. I never had any issues with my stomach, was able to overcome the small issues I had with cramping, and kept my attitude super positive the entire day.... -
Ironman St. George — Pre-Race or Something…
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentI took the family and we headed down to St. George on Wednesday. Registration was on Thursday, and it was nice to get there a little early to relax. We spent the time just hanging out. We have been down to the course twice specifically... -
Ironman St. George — Race Morning
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 Comment3:00 a.m. my alarm goes off. I jumped up and showered (I know, it is a weird habit, but I always shower before a race), shaved, and got dressed. I really took my time as on race morning I do not like to rush because... -
Ironman St. George — The Swim
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 1:18 :39 Pace: 2:03/100 M 35-39: 109/297 Overall: 880/1,634 The course was one loop and was well set up. There were turn buoys and site buoys, which was nice. At the first turn buoy I took a wide turn and just headed out towards... -
Ironman St. George — T1
Posted on May 6, 2010 | 1 CommentTime: 9:15 This may have been too long. I came out of the water feeling all good and stuff, so I walked through the bags and grabbed mine. The wetsuit strippers were great and helped me pull the suit right off without any challenges. I...