How was your August?

[sundial]

Of all the months, August '08 was the worst for me. Only did 91 miles for the month. Between having really, really hot weather and life, it was a bad month for me. I hope I can start putting in the miles again. For some reason, I just don't have any ambition to get on the bike for those long rides. I know I need to.....just my off month I guess. Anyone else having a lackluster month?

[pardes]

I've had a wonderful August. The temperature in Delaware has been unseasonably moderate except for a few days. I didn't care. I had a new bike and a new lease on the Green life.

If August was lackluster for you, the cooler and crisper weather of September and October should revive you for the longer rides.

[melissam]

Sundial,

Ah, I can almost hear the disappointment in your post. Sorry that it's been a bummer of a month for you.

Last year's August for me was a huge disappointment. I got a whopping 42 miles in for the whole freaking month and had to stop riding due to ongoing issues with my neck & shoulder. I even had to bail on an organized ride I'd signed up and paid for. Didn't start riding until the Sunday after Thanksgiving.

Sometimes you just need to take a break. You'll probably come back stronger than ever!

- Melissa

[sundial]

I got a whopping 42 miles in for the whole freaking month and had to stop riding due to ongoing issues with my neck & shoulder. I even had to bail on an organized ride I'd signed up and paid for.
- Melissa

Isn't that frustrating? You're cooking right along and then BAM! It's off the bike for awhile. Today my knee wants to be cranky because of Gustav and 2 weeks ago I had what felt like a migraine in the knee joint. I really could use some good ol' fashion girls ride out time. I guess that's partly why I'm feeling blah.

[melissam]

Isn't that frustrating? You're cooking right along and then BAM! It's off the bike for awhile. Today my knee wants to be cranky because of Gustav and 2 weeks ago I had what felt like a migraine in the knee joint.

Oof, "migraine in the knee joint" sounds like a new kind of torture I don't want to experience.

I really could use some good ol' fashion girls ride out time. I guess that's partly why I'm feeling blah.

Well come on out to California for some R&R (Riding and Relaxation)! Our "hot" is probably your "pleasantly warm -- so you don't have to wear knee warmers and worry about sufficient warm up time."

[sundial]

Well come on out to California for some R&R (Riding and Relaxation)! Our "hot" is probably your "pleasantly warm -- so you don't have to wear knee warmers and worry about sufficient warm up time."

I would like that very much.

[Sgritn]

Mine has been wonderful both physically{riding every safe chance I get} and mentally..{solved lots of 'problems'}. I've gained a wonderful sense of accomplishment since learning to street ride and I feel better than I have in many years!!

[TxDoc]

Anyone else having a lackluster month?

Yep, you are not alone. Got hit by a truck at the beginning of August and I'm closing the month with just a little over 300 miles, and not yet completely recovered. I have big hopes for September though. So the only suggestion I can give you is plan to intensify your training next month - that's what I'm doing and hope it works

[indysteel]

August has been an interesting month for me. I rode about 590 miles, which is more than 100 miles off my norm. I had a lot of other things going on, not the least of which was a relatively new relationship (two months and counting). He rides too but not as much as I do. Even so, I realize that I will likely have to rearrange my schedule to some degree. He's a keeper but it will still be challenging. I really want to achieve a good balance so I have some adapting to do. In the meantime, I have a 400-mile ride this month so September should be good!

[tygab]

In the meantime, I have a 400-mile ride this month so September should be good!

congrats and you'll find a way, but you're right, there's always an adaptation period for new things... what 400 m ride are you doing?