- Site:
- http://scottjohnsen.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 34471 total / 4937 in 2013
- Goal:
1. 12,500 miles 2. 3 Century Rides (2 completed so far) 3. Begin Brevet Rides with 200K & 300K Rides 4. Daily Core Workout 5. 3, 5 min. Planks 6. Have Fun!
Scott Johnsen rode: It was warmer and mor...
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- 36 miles
- 02:13 time
- 16.4 pace
- 1949 calories
- details
It was warmer and more humid than I thought with temps in the low 90's. I also left a little later that I expected to. Not only was it a bit hotter, but I hadn't eaten since last night. I had a bit of a bonk the last 6 miles. Ugh!! I pulled off in a shady spot, drank some water, squirted some water on my head and after about 5 minutes I slowly finished up the ride. Live and learn.
The ride was pretty good for the most part, but my legs were feeling the heat I think. They were very tired. Even before I left on the ride, I just didn't have a lot of energy. It could be from the miles, but I suspect it is from the excessive heat. This does tend to have a cumulative effect. I didn't really pay attention to my pace today. I know I faded badly the last 6 miles but I can't say for sure what I was riding before then. My guess is somewhere around 17mph, but that might be a bit generous. No matter, it was a good ride for the most part. And I managed to beat the t-storms!! That should help cool things off a bit and dry things out. The next couple of days should be really nice riding days!!
yeah- a bit hot today. should have gone out early early
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Nice job pulling it out. Not a good feeling running out of gas.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
beast in the weather
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great miles Scott!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
I've gotta have ice in my water bottle when it's in the 90's. Really makes a difference in tolerating the temp. Nice pace for the heat!
10 months ago
Heat will get ya! I know that feeling. Way to suck it up buttercup and not call the sag, err hag. Wait you shouldn't be calling my wife..
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Morey, Ethan, Lori, Ryan, Michael and Jonathan!!! @Morey, you got that right!! @Michael G., I started with as much ice as I could cram into both water bottles. 2 hours later it was still cool. @Jonathan, Yikes!! I bet your wife wouldn't come and get me in Massachusetts either!! After all I've done for ... oh wait, I haven't done anything for her!! I guess that's fair.
10 months ago • Like
Big miles for an empty stomach. Gotta eat Scott.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Tony. Yeah, I was planning on a much earlier ride. I didn't realize how late it had gotten before I finally got out there. But I survived! :-)
10 months ago • Like
Great miles in this heat!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks very much Michael!!
10 months ago • Like
I'd blame the lack of food over the heat. Down here when it's real hot, I never leave home before downing many ounces of Florida orange juice and a couple handfuls of peanuts. Oh, and two cups of strong coffee. LOL
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Your killing me Scott! Great miles!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
your a stud!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Know the feeling Scott. You persevered through the elements and check out that mileage! Wow!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great miles in the heat bro!
10 months ago
Thanks Robert J., Greg, Jason, Petite and Dale!! @Robert, I suspect you are right. I had that out of gas feeling for sure. Oh, and I had my coffee and Florida OJ earlier. :-)
10 months ago • Like
Nice miles Scott! Wow 36miles with out fuel! ;)
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great miles in the heat! This is the first summer that I am really looking forward to fall! This heat has been unbearble but I am sure pregnancy has something to do with it! = )
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Robyn and Dalila!! @Dalila, I'm no expert, but I think you might be onto something there! :-)
10 months ago • Like
Awesome ride Scott!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Nice riding Scott - your body will adapt to going further with less but it is a sloe process!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Strong ride in those conditions Scott. Food is important before a ride!!!!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Great ride Scott. I need to channel your enthusiasm and get my backside out on the bike xx
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks very much Akash, Joe, 26 and Michelle!!!! @26, So true. And I know better! :-\ @Michelle, you are already doing a lot of things. You are doing great!
10 months ago • Like
This heat is indeed a killer, but a wise man once said: "This isn't the weather to try to set PRs." ;) Great job getting out there and riding despite the weather.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Lena. And we know it won't last forever, right?
10 months ago • Like • 1 person