Now you’re talking Aggie - just ride for the fun of it and take a break with mileage. I find that on days when I tell myself I will just do however many miles that I want to that I actually end up with more energy and notice more things. Sometimes it is good to just step back and enjoy the scenery! As an artist and avid nature lover, it is easy for me to do that on most rides, although I am disciplining myself to set some rides in as strictly training rides. I am mostly burnt out on my job - I have been at it for over 18 years at my current company and vacation time seems to be few and far between. So getting back into cycling is having a very positive effect on my other interests as well and DH and I are having a blast. Glad you had such an awesome ride this weekend! Hang in there!