In thinking about this event, I was hoping for both solid run and bike times that would give indication that my training was on the right track leading to Ironman Wisconsin 70.3 about 5 weeks from now.
For the runs, my plan going into the even was to run the 5Ks in 21 and 22 minutes respectively. And i hoped to get a good power number during the bike that would show that to be a continued strength for me.
Here are the results:
5K run #1 - I ran 20:37, 6:42 miles at an average HR of 157.
30K bike - 52:24 with an average HR of 150 and average power of 210, normalized power of 215.
5K run #2 - I ran 20:27, 6:46 miles at an average HR of 159.
The positives of the day:
1. Those run times seem pretty solid. Makes me think that 7:30 pace in Madison is possible and even makes me wonder about 7:20 or 7:15 pace. If training keeps going well, one can hope.
2. The bike was pretty good. I biked the fifth fastest time in the event, and I was definitely stronger on the second lap than the first.
The wishes of the day:
1. It seems like I should be able to push the bike harder. 210 watts is more than I've put out in competition before but it is a far cry from a 273 FTP.
2. I wish I hadn't tweaked my knee. Not sure if this happened on the bike or if the uneven grass surface on the run did it. Either way, I'm not liking it.
3. I haven't found the extra gear yet while running. Where is the close to 6-minute pace I could find during a 5K a few years ago? I'm planning to find it again.
Thanks to Steph for getting up early today and being an awesome support crew, cheering section and event photographer.
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| In the finishing chute at Powerman Michigan |
Congrats to RCK for his second place overall finish today at Powerman Michigan! The pointy end of the field indeed!
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| It is always great to get your picture taken with a podium finisher! |
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