Over the weekend Bike Houston put on a great event, the Midnight Moonlight Ramble. I had the pleasure of riding the 20 mile route with some good friends. The ride starts and finishes at the George R. Brown Convention Center and takes you through the Galleria area and down Memorial and Allen parkway for a scenic tour of Houston. By the way, the ride starts at 2 AM with the festivities beginning at midnight. The ride is for everybody, Hard Core Roadies, Nob heads, sub-culture messengers and families with tow-alongs. Pics of Team Moose. Thanks to Dakine for the Moose head!
So first, I did not finish, I pulled out at mile 20. I did not have it in me, so another day, another race. I am a bit disappointed, but I have learned a lot during the training. Thank you to all for the well wishes! The plan: Take the first 3 miles out with the 3 Hr pace group uphill and then use miles 4-7 downhill to make up a bit of time. Miles 8-11 get into a comfortable pace. Work up the hill at 11 and then rolling hills through 18. 19-26 are somewhat down hill so pick up a bit of speed heading back in. Take a gel every 4 miles, and 1 gel right at the start. Alternate between water and powerade at every water stop. I thought if I could get through the half around 1:29 I could run even or better the second half. Race Recap: Race morning was really nice, cool and windy. Temp was in the 40's and it looked to be overcast. The race started 15 mins late, that does not seem like much, but when you have nutrition and bathroom duties to take care of it can be a little problem. The rac
Sam, were you really riding in blue jeans?
ReplyDeleteBlue jeans and a moose head???? Looks like fun!
ReplyDeleteNiiiice! I have an inflatable rhino that would go well next year...
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Ben
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blue jeans and a moose head for aerodynamics. I did wear tri shorts under the jeans to prevent chaffing. it was a blast!
ReplyDeleteNice! I love the look! Okay, so when are you going to come in to FLS when I'm working? Miss you ;-)
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