This was not a good day on the bike. I wanted to get a long ride in, so I planned to go out toward Bet Guvrin in an out and back. Even from the start, I could tell I didn't have a lot of energy, and I couldn't figure out why. So it was generally slower on the 44, especially on the climbs to get to the 38. I did okay on most of the ride to the 35, which is where I turned around. No real wind to deal with, so it's a mystery about how I did. The climbs on the way back were tough, and I really slowed down on all of them near the top, just no push in my legs. The worst part of the ride was on the way back, where I was wiped out, in calorie deficit, and having to deal with a headwind coming from the west. My muscles were tired and my right quad balked a little bit, but I was going so slow that it held up. Here's hoping it was just an off day. Otherwise, the Bet HaShanti ride is going to be interesting.
Avg speed = 15.7 mph. Total mileage = 81.6 mi
Avg heartrate = 145 bpm
Total elevation gain = 4700'
https://www.mapmyride.com/workout/3196352101
