Today was my first day back on my normal route since I tanked it with two dogs two months ago; but I felt it was time to face everything and see how well my body has recovered. I was dreading it, since I (1) haven't ridden hills for two straight months, (2) was worried about running into the dogs again, and (3) was trying the route with my clippless pedals for the first time ever. And I have to say that all three things kicked my booty... ALL my cardio ability and strength for hills is AWOL, the dogs found me again, and I ran into some road construction and was initiated into the "first clipless fall" club. It was an interesting experience to see myself falling down while cars pass beside my head... And as far as the dogs, the owner came out and yelled at the dogs, which did no good whatsoever. I got off the bike in order to avoid the crash scenario again, but no one tells you what to do after you get off the bike!!!
So all in all, I was able to face three giants and arrive back at my house safely, though a triffle banged up... The weather is awesome right now! And it was great to feel free on my bike again. I shortened the ride down to 7.6 miles due to time constraints. But it was a good 7 miles. Can't wait to do it again!
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10-03-2006, 05:58 PM #1
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10-03-2006, 07:59 PM #2
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Tater's bugs were still flying tonight -- DH and I were covered in them, or something similar when we went out today!
Fifteen miles, and boy did it feel good! Been slacking the last few weeks, and spending my mornings thinking, a little later, when it warms up, then getting busy and missing the ride, followed by that lazy, day's almost over feeling. You know how it goes! So, today, I put on my bike clothes before DH came home, aired up the tires, and waited. Well, not exactly -- I got some stuff done while waiting, but then had to interrupt myself to go on the ride. I'm glad I did -- even though I haven't gotten back to what I was doing yet!
DH said "short ride" -- I said, oh fine. Then, while we were out, I detoured a bit.... NOOOOOOOOOOO he said, but followed anyway. My nemesis invisible hill was GREAT today, though it beat him up a bit. Fun coming back down it, though: 31 mph! Too fast to pedal without it being scary! I found another detour, again he howled, but went along anyway. He went home after that, though, while I went on down the hill that takes us into town, just so I could ride back up it. Now there's a first for me: deliberately going down a hill, just to be able to ride up again!
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10-03-2006, 08:47 PM #3
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Is it just me or are the days absolutely getting shorter at an entirely too zippy pace? ack!!!
Went to ride directly after work (no stopping, no passing go either
) to Tramway hill.
Warmed up for a nice 20 minutes, then did 2 x 20 minutes @ L4, with 6 minutes of rest in between. The first climb put a hurt on me - I wonder if I should have warmed up a bit harder to prepare myself for the effort. The second one was much better and my pace was much more consistent.
Good thing too as a few minutes of cool-down riding put me distinctly in twilight. Going to order the indoor trainer later this week and buckle done for some serious work in my indoor 'labratory'.
Oh summer, how I miss thee..
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10-04-2006, 08:34 AM #4
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good grief! The dogs did not hurt you this time, am I right? This ride of yours was an incredible achievement!
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10-04-2006, 03:49 PM #5
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Naw, they didn't hurt me this time. I turned off my hearing aids since the barking was annoying... Teasing.
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