AM: 8 miles, averaged 7:34. HR 142.
A bit chilly, but the kind of weather runners like. Gloves but no hat and a warmer baselayer.
Started taking creatine this morning in an effort to reduce the effects of age-related muscle loss. I am not sure I will do the loading phase as I want to avoid a ton of weight gain and possible GI distress, which means it will take longer to see the effects, but that is okay. Over the last several months, and really the last 8-12 I have been refining my nutrition. Not so much meals, though I always try to work on that but fueling workouts and post-workout recovery. I believe that and consistency has led to my being able to get back to where I am at. That and kicking alcohol.
Looking forward to the group ride tonight, though it might be a bit cool and windy. Yesterday was beautiful. Weather is trending up this weekend though.
PM: 3 hours. 53.5 miles @ 17.8 MPH. 217W. HR 139.
Thursday Night Dirt
It was chilly. Good ride. Dropped on 36 but rode with another guy and kept up the effort. Legs felt like junk on the ride over, but started to feel much better. I did better covering surges this week, but the wind through the Proving Grounds was a little tough and a gap opened and that was that. Roads were rough.
Loop Data: 30.4 miles in 1:29:51. 20.3 MPH. 253W (280 normalized). HR 153.
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