May 14, 02:01 PM by Steve | New OSM PR

Posted in Cycling & Data

I did Old San Marcos today in 17:26, beating by far my previous PR of 18:03. I wasn’t sure how I felt today and didn’t really start out with the intention of trying for a PR, but Marco paced me up and encouraged me not to back off when I thought I was going to blow 2/3 of the way up. We were on pace for 17 flat, but did ease up a bit in the switchbacks. Nearing the end he said to dip into my anaerobic tanks. I thought I had nothing left but was able to pick it up and finish strong. I didn’t know exactly what my time was until I added up the splits, but it had to be fast. Marco confirmed that he got 17:25 so I figured mine had to be close to that. You can see from the chart I was redlined for most of it…

1. you rock!

   — kim at May 14, 03:26 PM

2. Good Job Steve! Having Marco pace helps a lot, doesn’t it…of course it can also be a bit frustrating as he talks to you in calm, measured tones while you’re huffing and puffing like a freight train, huh?

   Today was a PR worthy day weather-wise. Slightly warm, a little humidity in the air, and light wind out of the south. Perfect!

   Any chance on getting the TT pics up soon? Just curious.

   — Tom A. aka TnA at May 14, 04:35 PM

3. didn’t he tell you he forgot to put a memory card in?

   — kimberly at May 14, 04:47 PM

4. No way! If so, that’s pretty funny.

   I was only asking because he told me yesterday he’d be putting them up soon…

   — Tom A. aka TnA at May 14, 05:10 PM

5. They are up now :)

   — Steve Weixel at May 14, 05:17 PM

6. Thanks! Cool shots…lots of “speed” shown in those…very nice.

   — Tom A. aka TnA at May 14, 05:26 PM

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