Originally Posted by
volosong
p.s. Have a century ride on Sunday, (Tour de Cure), so will see how this stuff really works and how I feel on Monday.
Only did the metric century yesterday. The hills were front loaded with 3200 feet of climbing in that first 60 miles. After that, it was dead flat through the urban jungle. After a mile or so, I got tired of having to stop for a red light every couple of blocks or after every five minutes. Couldn't get any rhythm going. That was awful, so I turned around and finished up. My average speed was pretty good considering all the hills we had to climb, so I knew I didn't really take it easy. My Strava Suffer Score of 202 with 75 points in the red also shows me that I wasn't goofing off too much.
Today? I feel great! Slept well last night, and no "aches and pains" today. I'm ready to go again on another moderate-length ride. This stuff just might be working.
p.s. I'm sticking with the thigh for now. Seems to be the easiest and most convenient place for me.