- Site:
- http://scottjohnsen.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 34280 total / 4746 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: Mid 70's, sunny with ...
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- 38 miles
- 02:25 time
- 15.8 pace
- 2141 calories
- details
Mid 70's, sunny with 15mph wind. My whole body felt a bit tight and sore today, 2 days after the century ride. Not surprising since that always seems to be the worst of it. However I loosened up immediately and felt good on the bike. Today was another "comfy" day which is to say anytime my legs felt the effort, I would downshift until they felt good. That worked really well today except for a few of the larger hills and the last 2 mile stretch into the wind. I would have bet money that the wind speed had picked up to at least 25mph, but I guess I was just getting tired. :-)
This was an absolutely beautiful day for a ride. There were several points where I was tempted to open it up a little bit. I resisted the urge, but it was difficult in a few places. One of the "tricks" that helped me as staying on the small ring for the entire ride. This slowed me down hurting my overall pace for sure, but a quick pace wasn't what this ride was all about. Easy miles, that's it! Check!
A good recovery ride ridden well and enjoyed by the sounds -)
over 1 year ago
Nice ride Scott! Glad you took it easy and stuck to your goal of the ride. Keep it up!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Sensible recovery but I do think with the miles you are posting a century isn't going to take that much out of you!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Fantastic, Scott! Your workouts always amaze me! Great job!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Very nice, your discipline is impressive! I really have to put my inner hammer-head in check...
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Good ride today Scott and good planning. It won't be long before you are planning centuries every weekend.
over 1 year ago
Thanks everyone! Much appreciated. @Joe, I can definitely feel the effort of Saturday's Century ride. Not just the miles, but the relative pace for those miles is certainly more than I'm used to. But I feel much better 2 days after than I felt after my first 2 centuries! @Pedro, sometimes I win, sometimes I lose. :-) @Chris, it seems like it could get to that, doesn't it. I'm kind of eyeing brevits for next year. I'm not sure my schedule or training will allow, but they intrique me. :-)
over 1 year ago • Like
awesome job!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Have you ever tried using a foam roller?
over 1 year ago • Like
@Michael, no. I'm not sure I would bother. Within a mile I felt loosened up already. I'm not sure what a foam roller would do for me. Can you enlighten me?
over 1 year ago • Like
Great Monday miles! And congrats on another fantastic century over the weekend!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Mike! On both counts.
over 1 year ago • Like
Excellent recovery ride Scott... Glad to hear you are feeling so good :)
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Dale!
over 1 year ago • Like
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over 1 year ago • Like
Awesome job, Scott! You are an inspiration!
over 1 year ago • Like
Nice ride Scott. Good recovery.
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Mike and Christy!
over 1 year ago • Like
Thanks Michael. Have you used this?
over 1 year ago • Like
Scott; I cannot imagine why we both feel a little tight these days.
:-)). Your staying in the small chain ring shows a maturation in cycling and understanding proper recovery from long hard rides. I hope others are hearing what you are saying about taking care of the body, especially after very hard efforts.
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Resisting the urge to hammer it is so hard sometimes, but I am happy you were able to. Those comfortable miles/paces are just good good good for the mind and body. Keep up the good work. Seems like you have everything planned out nicely.
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Sara. Yes, I have a plan. We'll see if I can stick to the plan. :-) Seriously, it is very hard to stick to the recovery plan. Especially with spectacular weather and feeling good. But I know my body (not just my legs) still needs more recovery. I want to make sure I give myself a good recovery. Overly tired is one fast track to injury. I'm also a little concerned about mental burn out. A rest week like this is good for the mind too. :-)
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
I commend you for your strategy and will try to follow after my ride from Wrigley Field to Miller Park (100 miles) this Saturday.
over 1 year ago
Good luck on your century ride Saturday. It sounds like a great time!!!
over 1 year ago • Like
Watching my Brewers kick a lil' Cubs butt afterwards will be the perfect finish to an awsome day! :-)
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Just getting caught up...Well done as usual, you're a machine!
over 1 year ago
That weather sounds delightful! Good ride!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Scott is on the move, Look out 10,000 miles!!!
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Kurt, Robert, Ryan and Jimmy! @Ryan, yes. The weather has been just about perfect! @Jimmy, I'm taking dead aim! :-)
over 1 year ago • Like
Nice ride Scott. Pretty soon centuries will be too easy for you.
over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks Kurt, Robert, Ryan and Jimmy! @Ryan, yes. The weather has been just about perfect! @Jimmy, I'm taking dead aim! :-)
over 1 year ago • Like