Same course, same time, just (1) year later to the date. But, with much stronger winds to contend with! The picture above shows the American Flag - you can see the wind direction which was head on at the start line.
This was the final race of the series (9 total). I was feeling great, strong and very confident in my ability to PR (personal record or personal best) on this 6.98 mile course. Last year this race my average speed was 25.995 mph with mild wind conditions (which is now my current PR).
My strategy was to push an easier gear at a higher cadence into the wind and keep my speeds above 24.5 mph (without blowing myself up) knowing I could let it all go and hammer a huge gear all the way back with the tailwind.
I really thought I had nailed it, but just didn't have enough "gas in the tank" to make up the time lost on the first leg out. It turns out that the way out to the turn-around-point is a bit longer than the return leg back (maybe about 2/10ths of a mile). You would think I would have figured this out by now? Every race is a learning - it's amazing!
My final average speed was 25.9 mph and obviously not a PR. I'm pretty ok with it considering the tougher wind conditions. I'm definitely much stronger and faster today than exactly (1) year ago!
Results are posted in the chart above (click on the chart to view it more clearly) above if interested in seeing how others perform. Take notice, being the youngest does not always equal the fastest - gives me hope!
My final race for the year is Sunday, November 7th in West Palm Beach - a 15k. I've done this race once before this year and got 3rd of out 10 in my age group. Looking forward to challenging it again.
Thanks for your support and don't eat too much candy this weekend!
Adam
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