Lookin' 4 motivation

[Wahine]

Well thanks again for the push. The weather started out very grey and misty. Slowly things burned off. I chose a slowly climbing route through the orchards on farm roads. The skeletal apple and pear trees were kind of spooky in the mist. Everytime I was faced with a decision regarding direction, I chose the road heading up so I wouldn't lose altitude. I figured it would help on the way back if it was mostly downhill.

At my turn around I still felt pretty strong and the boredom wasn't too bad because I was in new territory. The clouds had lifted enough that I was getting some nice views at this point. Then I burned rubber back and it didn't hurt a bit until mile 11 then things started to get tough. I finished it up with sunshine and a view of Mt. Adams. Total 13 miles at average pace of 10:36, avg HR of 135. Solid zone 1.

Now my legs are achy and I need a nap. Gotta get ready to ride tomorrow. It's turned out to be a spectacular spring day here. If it's half this beautiful tomorrow, the ride should go by quickly.

Thanks for the help.

RnR - I'm sorry you're sick and laying around on the couch. At least it happened heading into a rest week. You can make up your weekend workouts next week and then just carry on with your schedule as planned. I hope you feel better soon.

[rocknrollgirl]

Thanks Yoda...I am already on the mend. Feelin' better. Fever down..eating and already thinking about how soon I can work out. I figure if you have a strong base, missing a few workout won't derail the train.

So I plan on adjusting the schedule next week while still keeping it an easy week.

All is well in the sniffle zone.

And Well done to you for gettin' it done. Sometimes the workouts I want to do least are the ones that turn out the best..

Sleep well....

[Wahine]

RnR - The Yoda thing really cracks me up. I know why you say it but it's truly funny because I really love green. My bike is bright green, my helmet matches, all my clothes are either green or go with green, my office chair is green.....

[colby]

Great job, Yoda... one more long run down!

[alpinerabbit]

My favorite spinning instructor says to tell yoursel you'll slack next time.

Good job on the run and was the ride a reward?

[Wahine]

Haven't gone out for the ride yet. It's p!ssing down rain right now. I'm putting a chilli in the crockpot, once that's done, I'll re-evaluate. I just had my bike overhauled and it's sparkly clean. I don't really want to take it out in the rain.

But I also don't fancy the idea of sitting on the trainer. DH said that he would rent some movies and watch them with me. What I might do is go out on my MTB for a couple of hours then come home and sit on the trainer for one movie.

We'll see.

[Veronica]

MTB is a much harder ride, way more intense, at least around here. As well as more challenging mentally. Plus it's a nice change of pace for you.

I think a 2+ hour MTB ride could count for a 4 hour road ride.

V.