OUCH Time Trial Race Results

Well, I finished it, and my estimate that I could finish it in 90 minutes was right on. I finished it in 90:19.

Like I said in my last blog I was not planning on winning anything, but I wanted to see where I was at. The day was pretty muggy, but at least it wasn't pouring rain, although I probably would have welcomed a little drizzle for part of the ride.

I can honestly say I don't think I have ever sweated that hard for that long of a time. My HR was in the high 160's, low 170's the entire time. My plan was to be in the mid to high 170's the last few miles. I could not get my legs to go that hard when there were a few miles left. I was able to keep my HR around the high 160's and mostly low 170's. Even though I didn't do great, I am happy with my time as I did no training for the hills, so I think I could have done a lot better, maybe 5 or 10 minutes faster, maybe.

Overall, I had a great time, had lots of fun and enjoyed the event as a whole.

My buddy Tony did OUCH in 67 minutes, which put him as the 17th fastest of all the racers out there. Great job Tony!! I was passed by Tony (and many others) on the way up to the top and he looked strong and he was hauling ass. Tony's rabbit (Scott Springer) who started 30 seconds in front of Tony had just passed me when I saw Tony, so I gave Tony some info on where Scott was. Scott is a great TT artist, who holds a state TT record, so needless to say he is a good rabbit to chase. Tony was able to get within a few bike lengths of Scott, but Scott was able to keep Tony back, but Tony gave him hell.

My other buddy, Robert, who convinced me to do OUCH started 10 spots from the last person, or about 25 minutes behind me. The bummer for Robert was that as he was crossing the line, they were tearing down the timing tent, so we don't know exactly what his time was, but according to Robert it was about 96 minutes. Robert wasn't feeling so well for the last two weeks, and I wonder if he was feeling better and was able to get some training in to keep his legs fresh would he have kept up with my times, or possibly beat me. We have some more trips up there, so we will see how he does once he gets his legs back under him.

Damages:

Well, truth of the matter is when you do races your are openning yourself up to injuries and wrecks. You are pushing yourself harder than you ever do in training, no matter how hard you train, you always go harder when racing. And as far as wrecks go, well, those happen to. Usually you are lucky with some bumps, bruises and a little bit of road rash. Hopefully no serious road rash or infections from that road rash.

My damage is some muscle or tendon issues. As I am writing this blog I am sitting on two ice packs. I pulled some muscle I have never felt before. It is some muscle or tendon in between my sit bones and groin. It hurts to stand or sit, and I look like an old man when I get up or down from a chair. Tomorrow may be worse! I hope it is nothing major and a couple days of rest will get everything back to normal again. I want to get back on the bike soon, and I have a century (100 miles) ride this coming weekend. With Kristin's sprained ankle (it is black she sprained it so bad, and she is sidelined for at least two weeks) and my muscle problem, we are like an old couple now. However, I would rather we were getting sore/hurt from something we love than to be sitting at the house being couch potatos. I have gotten in to living an athlete lifestyle and being very active, and I really missed out on a lot when I wasn't doing anything, but I am working hard to gain it back.

I will post some data when I download it from my bike computer.