XC Skiing Skate 1:57:44 [3] 27.1 km (4:21 / km) +271m 4:08 / km
ahr:150 max:167 shoes: Atomic Race Skate 2010
8:21 AM. Location: William O'Brien State Park.
Temp: -10.3 °C. Clear.
Left around 6:45, picked up Dayton and were at the park just before 8:00. Nice solid base with skate ruts that were a little too firmly by the cold temps. One slowish lap to get the lay of the land. Just as I was getting a little cocky, bombing down the long hill on the Prairie Overlook Trail, I wiped out at a sharp turn right before the trail merges back in and broke a pole, for which I had just gotten new straps. Finished the loop w/o poles and fortunately Dayton had a pair of spares. Second loop at higher speed, being very careful at said turn. A few laps w/o poles on the flat loop near the parking lot, waiting for Dayton. Used my Salomon XA Advanced Skin S-Lab 12 hydration vest to great effect. Made sure to take a sip regularly to stay, well, hydrated and also to keep the water from freezing in the mouthpiece. Also used Hammer gel from the squeeze bottle and did not hit the wall, like last Wednesday. Great weather, great coverage, great workout!