Good job, Lisa! I'm glad you didn't feel like you were dying.
We did one of our quick routes, as we got up late, then I made huevos rancheros, healthy style, read the paper, etc. It was 12:30 before I got in my cycling clothes, which is most unusual for me. We did the Hanscom Base loop, which is the flattest ride I can do out my door. One hill, besides my street. There are so many leaves on my street from the last 2 days, it was a little dicey going down the hill, with some of the leaves still being damp. We had a strong tailwind going out and I was fine going pretty fast (16-20) until the small climb by the airport. Then all of my physical things start kicking in as soon as I start climbing. Oh well, it's a confidence zapper though. Steve got so far ahead of me, he had to slow down a lot after awhile. Plus there's a slight uphill for about a mile, one of those false flats I don't enjoy. Of course, by then, we were riding into a headwind.
We made a stop in Concord Center where I ate and drank for the 3 mile trip home from there. The temperature was perfect today, about 55 when we were out. There were tons, I mean tons of cyclists savoring the warmth today. And mostly a very speedy bunch. Some guy with a Harvard cycling team jacket passed me right after we had left our stop. I thought it was Steve and started to yell at him, but I realized even he wouldn't be pushing it that fast!
I was glad I rode, but I think I might have to go back to PT for awhile.