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Originally Posted by
eduskator
The word perceived is the key here. It does not feel the same, no, mainly because you're battling against an element. At least, not for the average joe. Different conditions means different perceived efforts. 300w at 30kph against a headwind does not feel the same as 300w at 40kph with a tailwind. One is fun, the other isn't. This is when and why mental resilience is key in endurance sport. The magic happens between your ears.
Right. It's like the difference between climbing at threshold for half an hour vs trying to do threshold on the flats for half an hour. Same power but it FEELS totally different. I find it WAY easier to motivate myself to do the climb than to try that on the flat.
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