Today I did my long ride and short run. Actually the run became a very short run. The heat today was just brutal. I went back up to Williamsburg to ride because of the hills and variety of roads to ride. I can't say that I had my best ride of the year because I felt like someone was riding on the back of me bike the entire day. I did manage to finish 100 miles but it took me 5:25:00. That is an 18.5 mph average, which is well below my 20.5 mph goal for the Ironman. I can only hope that once I taper (rest), put on my Zipp racing wheels and my aero helmet my speed will increase. Lets also hope that there is either no wind or a strong northeast wind on race day. Northeast because the last 32 miles of the race are pretty much down hill and heading southwest. Everybody pray for favorable winds. Thanks!!
I then did a quick change into my running gear. But the heat was somewhere in the 103 degree range. I run with a water belt so that was not the issue. I think the combination of the Williamsburg hills and the heat did me in. I ended up quitting early after only 2.3 miles and 19:25 minutes. That is slow just in case your curious.
Hopefully on race day it will not be 103+ degrees!!
Have a good day!
Friday, July 23, 2010
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