Of Mice and Marathons

PM: 59.2-mile ride. HR 156 First Part. HR 152 Second Part.

COVID-19 Invitational Time Trial Stage 3

I rode from the house and it took me almost two hours to get to the segment. Segment is around 24-26 minutes depending on pace. I wanted 19+ MPH (rolling hills and gravel). I was rolling around 20+ for the first half and got slowed the second half because some of the downhills were sandy loose gravel and I didn't want to eat it by have too much movements. Tried to smash it at the end but I was dying. Managed 19MPH. Would have liked to be faster, but this ride capped off a 15 hour cycling week. Heart rate for 26 minutes was 183. Much higher than I could do in a 26' minute running time trial though max heart rates and zones are not the same between the two sports.

PM: 10.7 miles, averaged 8:42. HR 158.

Warm enough to sweat a little. Anxious run. Felt good to pick up the pace a little bit at the end. I think it has been 8 or 9 days since my last run.

PM: 11.1 miles, averaged 9:08. HR 160.

The park was quite empty at the start and then it warmed up quite a bit with the sun. A bit humid actually.

A redacted story about the run from Strava (edited for language):

The young woman made an abrupt turn toward the beach and directly toward a nesting goose. The gander went into full fighter jet mode. "Did you see that?!" She asked. "Yeah, they are nesting. Keep away from them."

A few laps go by . . .

A man is standing over the goose. I yell "watch it they are nesting and aggressive." "I know I am keeping my eye on him" he said (referring to the gander who was visibly upset). At which point I yelled "Well, then leave them alone." And his reply was "I am trying to take a picture."

The man was literally standing over the goose. Canadian Geese are jerks (and they are only protecting themselves), but there's no need to do that. Needless to say my HR was pretty high for the rest of the run.

PM: 59.8-mile ride. HR 144.

Did some grading and got out earlier than I have been. Did not feel great on the ride. Likely low on calories and too much exercise. Portions were a bit painful and I was not feeling great mentally. Almost called Megan to come get me, but thought if I kept going I might feel better. I did a little bit. I kept telling myself it was a beautiful day (it was) and that I am extremely fortunate to be able to do this (I am).

I think I will be better able to deal with what is going on when school is out. Other stresses will remain, but I think I can better get my thinking organized.

I don't recall what this day was, but I don't have an activity on Strava.

PM: 13.4 miles, averaged 9:06. HR 156.

Best run I have had since everything started.

PM: Just under 2 mile walk with Megan.

Got very carried away with the booze.