Scott's Ride Blog

First Ride back in the training cycle for Moab. My goal up the climb was 20:30, as that is where I was this time out from Vail lake. Yea I was up in 17:43.... (though this time my avg HR up was 178 vs 176 on the 17:41 so I did work a little harder) 2 sec off my PR.... So I was feeling ok, I did go out on a mission and was motivated so I pushed. I caught a bit of a stitch half way up and pushed thru it. The conditions were pretty loose but I cleared EVERYTHING! I def bobble a couple times and thought I might dab but pulled it out. which is actually pretty good for me! Legs were a 8 out of 10 and the lungs were a 6 out of 10. I bet I could have pushed a bit harder I had a little left when I got to the top but this result is def inspiring! Good to know I'm not too too far off from where I was in the spring. I def need to hit the GYM hard though... I def know I lost some strength as my lower back was straining a bit and the arms are a little weak. So after work I'm going to put in a short but intense core/arms work out. Good stuff!!!! Activity Route: Lunch MTB Elev. Avg: 749 ft Location: Poway, CA Elev. Gain: +4 ft Date: 08/18/08 Up/Downhill: [+1381/-1377] Time: 12:00 PM Difficulty: 3.9 / 5.0   Weather: Fair   78 F temp; 54% humidity   79 F heat index; winds SW 13 Performance Distance: 8.99 miles Time: 0:49:39 Speed: 10.9 mph Pace: 5' 30 /mi Heart Rate: 165 bpm (Avg) Calories: 594 188 bpm (Peak) Map Poway, California   Elevation (ft)

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