Running Mommy
05-11-2006, 07:58 PM
I've been thinking lately that we should have a daily ride thread. Just a thread where you can share anything you want about your ride of the day.
I always see things on my rides that I think would be cool to share with you all, but I never get around to it. So I think I'm going to start a daily thread, and if I miss a day, maybe one of y'all can pick it up for me. I think it would be fun to see what riding is like in other parts...
So to start er' off, here is mine... :)
I just started back working after a two year quasi retirement. Luckily I'm working in my husbands office, so I have tons of flexiblity. But I do still miss my mid morning ride. So to get my training in I have to get up at 5:00 am to go for a run, and then I ride when he gets home from 6ish to around 7:15- 7:30 (dark). It sure is cool seeing the sun rise and set. The mornings are cool (for now) and gorgeous. And by cool I mean low 70's. I usually run in a tank top and shorts.
Tonight I was feeling tired, but I knew I would feel better if I got out for a ride. And of course- I did. It's different riding in the evening with the shadows and all, but cool at the same time. I saw my favorite jack rabbit with the long ears. He always stops and watches me. The saguaros are blooming, so the cactus wrens were out in full force. I thought of Nanci. I looked towards the sierra estrellas and saw the faint outline of the moon. Wow, it's gonna be a full one tonight. There were clouds to the west, so I knew I was in for a spectacular sunset. As I rode there was a faint breeze, which was nice since it hit 100 today and was probably still in the mid to low 90's. I felt strong going up the hills on my hill repeats, so that was nice. Usually by the end of the week I'm dragging my tail!
I had to slow coming back down the hill for a quail family to cross. I love quail, they are so cute. And this was quite a big family! They must have had 7-8 "kids"... COOL!
Before I knew it the gps read 13 miles, and the sierra's were turning their signature shade of purple. A sure sign that sunset is upon us. The moon was now getting quite bright. I said hello to him.. :p
I started heading back, but stopped to look towards the west to enjoy another spectacular desert sunset. It seemed like I flew home, but I had to. I still had my sunglasses on and didn't want to break my stride by stopping to change them. At 7:20 I pulled into the house with a HUGE smile on my face.
It was a beautiful day! And I must give thanks for having been given another day to enjoy it!
So now it's your turn... How was your ride today? (or run, swim, walk, hike, etc.)
I always see things on my rides that I think would be cool to share with you all, but I never get around to it. So I think I'm going to start a daily thread, and if I miss a day, maybe one of y'all can pick it up for me. I think it would be fun to see what riding is like in other parts...
So to start er' off, here is mine... :)
I just started back working after a two year quasi retirement. Luckily I'm working in my husbands office, so I have tons of flexiblity. But I do still miss my mid morning ride. So to get my training in I have to get up at 5:00 am to go for a run, and then I ride when he gets home from 6ish to around 7:15- 7:30 (dark). It sure is cool seeing the sun rise and set. The mornings are cool (for now) and gorgeous. And by cool I mean low 70's. I usually run in a tank top and shorts.
Tonight I was feeling tired, but I knew I would feel better if I got out for a ride. And of course- I did. It's different riding in the evening with the shadows and all, but cool at the same time. I saw my favorite jack rabbit with the long ears. He always stops and watches me. The saguaros are blooming, so the cactus wrens were out in full force. I thought of Nanci. I looked towards the sierra estrellas and saw the faint outline of the moon. Wow, it's gonna be a full one tonight. There were clouds to the west, so I knew I was in for a spectacular sunset. As I rode there was a faint breeze, which was nice since it hit 100 today and was probably still in the mid to low 90's. I felt strong going up the hills on my hill repeats, so that was nice. Usually by the end of the week I'm dragging my tail!
I had to slow coming back down the hill for a quail family to cross. I love quail, they are so cute. And this was quite a big family! They must have had 7-8 "kids"... COOL!
Before I knew it the gps read 13 miles, and the sierra's were turning their signature shade of purple. A sure sign that sunset is upon us. The moon was now getting quite bright. I said hello to him.. :p
I started heading back, but stopped to look towards the west to enjoy another spectacular desert sunset. It seemed like I flew home, but I had to. I still had my sunglasses on and didn't want to break my stride by stopping to change them. At 7:20 I pulled into the house with a HUGE smile on my face.
It was a beautiful day! And I must give thanks for having been given another day to enjoy it!
So now it's your turn... How was your ride today? (or run, swim, walk, hike, etc.)