This morning I managed to complete a 32km flat segment at 30Kph, and I am feeling pretty good about it.
I started out a bit slow, and didn't feel very motivated. There was a bit of a head wind on the long Southerly pull, but then I suddenly had energy to steam home the last 5km. I thought I was a minute or two off the pace, but then it dawned on me I was pushing a bigger gear than I normally attempt.