I took my new bike in the shop and bought some pedals for my older touring bike. I was wanted to know how the two bikes compared with speed and feel. My older bike is more comfortable, but my neck was still worn out. I think I am at least 1 mph faster on the new bike. Kind of a weak workout, but had things to do . . . .
Started a 10K race to beat the 7 min man. I was beating him by 45 sec at the 5 mile mark and pulled up and jogged home. I was feeling some twitches and pains.
Pretty good mid week workout. I am keeping speed up so I should not cramp at Spudman. I am looking at a several min improvement from last year. I am consistantly swimming 1:20 faster on the 800 than a year ago, plus I have the wick fast wet suit that should be good for another 30-40 seconds. If I can just pick the right line and stay on it on the swim . . .
I have the new bike and it should be faster. I sandbagged it a little last year by getting in a peloton, and ended up with a bad bike split. I felt good for the run though. I had to watch my hamstrings last year on the run, so I think I can pull some more off the run. If I hit a hard bike, I might not. But I am in the best running shape since college. I am 10 pounds lighter and have had a better year of practice. | 