When Two Races Are Too Many: Zwift TT Troubles on Spinfinity

How many Zwift races per day is the right number?

Zwift TT Club Racing - Spinfinity 19km

I had already raced once today (   • Should’ve Gone Earlier: Sprinting Mistakes...  , so I had my doubts and reservations about choosing a time trial for my second race of the day immediately after the first.

And my concerns were realized pretty quickly into this effort. Despite heading off the line with vigor and intention, things quickly went south pretty early into the race. The proverbial wheels started to come off. So, it quickly became a race more about survival than success.

As my heart rate continued to rise, and wkgs continued to plummet, I could have quit mid race, but where is the fun in that? As you probably know, I finish the races I start (even the terrible ones). So I hung in there, took my beatings, and feel that I gained something in the form of mental fitness and grit today.

I did what I set out to do at the starting line: finish the course in under 30 minutes and hold 4 plus wkg. 4.0 wkg still counts, right?

I am currently working to recover as best I can, to be ready send it again in another race tomorrow. A tough day with two races, but well worth it. And despite the pain, quite enjoyable!

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