Arranged to meet Shaun Gilbride at 6am for bike intervals. The plan was to cycle from Eurospar to Dublin road a number of times, a distance of 1 mile. Very windy so planned to cycle opposite direction, i.e. Dublin road to Eurspar, as wind behind us. That plan was scuppered when Shaun suggested we cycle into the wind as it would make us push it harder on the bike. Typical of Shuan, as he likes to go hard on the bike. Powerful cyclist, especially on flats, so good person to make me push it. Also the person who is organising a team of 4 for the Race around Ireland in September, of which I am one of the team.
Did 5 * 1 mile intervals with 6 mins recovery between sets. Average HR for each was 162, 163, 158, 157 & 161. Maxed out at 175 during last interval. Total time on bike, including warm up and warm down, was 1hr 5 mins. A bit behind Shaun for each interval. Enjoyable and hope to do this each week as intervals increase and recovery decreases.
Did 30 min recovery run later on in day. Very slow at average pace of 9.1km. Average HR high, especially at start. Strange as was definitely taking it easy. Still time on legs is what counts as hope to build up durability in the legs, as this is my weakest leg in triathlon. A 5hr 5 min marathon time in Ironman Germany is testament to that.
Overall time amounted to 1hr 35 mins.
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