Mt San Bruno HC Brisbane, CA (35+Cat 4) Mixed with the 35 + 1,2,3,5’s
Field Size: 21
Placing:11
Start Time: 10:04 am (Finishing time 20:50)
Teammates: Manny Managbanag, Morris Delgado
Average Speed: 10.6 MPH, Top Speed 23.4 MPH
Power Avg: 253 Max: 544
Average HR:178 Max HR: 187
Elevation Ascent: 1175 Ft.
Weather: 51.3 degrees avg. Sunny
My goals for this first race of the season were to hang with the group for as long as I could, go sub 18 min, get a PR on my best time (19:21 2013) (22:06 2012) (24:45 2011), and enjoy the beginning of a new year! I had a really busy shift at the firehouse that ended on New Year's Eve morning. I felt sick getting off shift, but still wanted to get in a pre-race ride. Went to bed and slept horrible on New Year's Eve. The anticipation of the first race of the season and I could feel the sick cloud coming over me :( I have put in some good work on the bike for December along with weight training. I took more of an off season in 2013. I just started back training a few weeks ago. I am using Training Peaks for the 2014 season. Woke up still motivated to race and see what I could do. I was also using Race Day Boost from Hammer Nutrition for pre-race.
I arrived at 8am and got in a good 30 min warm up on the road this year. I wasn't feeling great for the trainer and there is a nice neighborhood to warm in. I rode my Zipp 404’s tubulars and no water bottles/cages. There is no time to eat or drink in this race. The speed suit from Voler is awesome! Perfect for hill climbs like this. A sag was provided by Pen Velo and they brought everything to the top for us. We were combined with the 35 + 1,2,3,5’s.
Race started up first climb at a decent pace. This year I stayed with the group until we reached the second climb. I just felt like crap, and didn't have it in my legs to keep up with the main group. I was by myself until I caught up with Manny and Morris from SJBC with around 1K to go. I was trying to at least PR, but ended up finishing 2nd fastest. I thought I finished dead last on the course, but ended up finishing 11/21. I'll settle for that on a sick day. Started the recovery back in the truck with some Hammer Nutrition Recoverite. I am still amazed at the power some racers have January 1st each year. Maybe some year I will train for San Bruno HC as an A race :)
Overall I was super stoked about this race, and being privileged enough to race my bike!
My next race is Snelling Road Race February 20, 2014.
Thanks to Hammer Nutrition!
Thanks to SJBC!
Thanks for reading!
