- Distance 15.36 miles
- Time 01:10:00
- Max Speed 25.70 mph
- Average Speed 13.17 mph
- Elevation 696.00 feet
- Heart Rate Max 145.00 bpm
- Heart Rate Average 117.00 bpm
- Average Pace 4:33 min/mile
- Average Cadence 77 rpm
- Resting Heart Rate 56.00 bpm
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- Distance 34.58 miles
- Time 02:06:18
- Max Speed 32.40 mph
- Average Speed 16.43 mph
- Elevation 1802.00 feet
- Heart Rate Max 162.00 bpm
- Heart Rate Average 145.00 bpm
- Average Pace 3:39 min/mile
- Average Cadence 91 rpm
- Resting Heart Rate 56.00 bpm
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April 14, 2007
Cherokee / Rudy / Blankenbaker / River Rd- Distance 50.28 miles
- Time 03:00:58
- Max Speed 29.50 mph
- Average Speed 16.67 mph
- Elevation 1900.00 feet
- Heart Rate Max 168.00 bpm
- Heart Rate Average 144.00 bpm
- Average Pace 3:35 min/mile
- Resting Heart Rate 56.00 bpm
Ok, Gman is the man today!
Alarm buzzed at 6am and I rolled over until 9. I kept staring at the rain out the window, then at the trainer, back and forth. Today I would've done anything not to bore on the stupid trainer so I snagged my jacket and wool socks and headed out.
I'm wet now.
I was worried about soggy bottom but my feet were worse off. Should've wrapped 'em in plastic grocery bags....
Temp 20min HR avg: 158bpm. (154-158bpm zone) The tempo run I chose River Rd. - have to make it through 3 lights. The first one was red. The guy turning left didn't appreciate me.
Cheers - it's pasta time.
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Nice ride! Three hours in the rain and cold is no small feat. Congrats!
I can recommend a few things in order to do "the rain dance" properly.
1) A pair of SKS Race Blade fenders. They go on and off in about 5 minutes and fit any bike. They keep the water off your back side and off your feet.
2) A GoreTex helmet cover and a cycling cap. Keeps the water off your head and out of your eyes.
3) Waterproof booties. Louis Garneau makes a good pair that I have. My feet stay dry.
4) A rain jacket. It doesn't have to be fancy. I use one of those clear plastic ones that are around $20
Total investment: Less than $150 and it is remarkable how dry you stay, even in a down pour.
There is a hidden benefit in these types of rides too that it conditions your body for suffering. ;-)
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