Today I rode my first century of the year...I suffered as to be expected considering my less that disciplined approach to off season training again this year. But anyway with all the typical cycling excuses aside, the team rode together well today and in the end we finished in 4 hrs 30 mins., burned 3200 calories, Avg HR 141, Avg Power 185, Avg Speed 22 mph.
Actually this week signaled not only the ushering in of spring but also the renewed commitment towards regaining a level of fitness that will allow me to hang with those who still ride competitively. Not only did I do the century today but I also did the Tuesday & Thursday night group rides this week. Not a bad week if I must say so myself, of course I didn't exactly adhere to the prescribed moderate (10%) increase in weekly training...I have been averaging around 100 miles a week through the winter but this week I rode 250+ miles and 12 1/2 hrs!
Ride on!
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