32,7 average speed, timed electronically by a champion-chip. My bike computer signed 34, so at first I was more than happy and honestly thought I was within the top 100 (which was my goal), and maybe even top 50. I have to re-set my bike computer :-)
At the end I finished 199th (of almost particepants), not the best but I am happy with it. I enjoyed the race which was very nervous at the beginning, but a bit soft at the end. I ended up in a group that did not attack and did not want to catch up with a group ahead of us. The last 20km's we did at a speed of 33km/hour, nobody accept myself and another rider wanted to speed up and catch the group in front of us. I accelerated a couple of times but after 50 metres I noticed that nobody followed. A pity, we could do better.
My start number was 385 and I was in the second field of starters. the first field were ex-profs and elite cyclists and VIP's. I learned to go all-out right from the start. I started too slow and they all got past me. Next year I will be better prepared and go 100% right from the start.
Anyways, some data for the freaks:
I consumed 2872 kCals and burned 25% fat. Average percentage of MHF 87%!!! Almost all the time in anaerobic...
This morning I ate what I posted yesterday. It worked well and the 2 water bottles of each 700ml were just enough to finish.
Tomorrow an hour easy pedalling on the mtb, Tuesday off and from wednesday back on intervals again.
Tonight I hit the pillow early, I'm quiet beaten.
Marc
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