September 16, 2008

Put in a good effort on Saturday with the Open Road group ride. Group ride dynamics are always interesting. Traditionally, the group has a fast acceleration once we turn onto Beauclerc from San Jose. There was a mini acceleration, but then it was almost like we were continuing the warm-up. The sustained fast riding didn't begin until Scott Mill. There was a stretch that was a real ripper, and looking back at the data we were doing 32 mph for the stretch past the 295 overpass. The pace from that point on averaged 27 mph until the short loop riders turned off. I stayed near the front for much of the ride and worked with a couple of folks to bridge a gap with a breakaway. There was one fellow on a tri bike that put in a huge effort. Total mileage for the day was a respectable 53 miles.

After taking a lazy, hot Sunday off, I put in a good effort in the pool yesterday (perfecting the flip turn!) and a muggy 8-mile run this morning. This oppressive heat is the pits!

Forty mile tempo ride early tomorrow morning to be followed by track work on Thursday.