I went for a little cruise with one of the guys I normally ride with, another guy I know, and we met up with some people from another group and went out to breakfast. Just an easy cruise for a little over 32 miles.
It was really a running day, plus my legs were still sore from Tuesday, but heck, it was New Year's, and besides I didn't want them to think I was wussing out because of the wind.So after the ride I chilled out at home until low tide and went for a short interval run.
We'll see how my legs feel for the regular ride today. But I think stronger <keeping fingers crossed>.
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01-02-2009, 03:14 AM #1
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01-02-2009, 05:22 AM #2
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The wind chill was 11 degrees, so I couldn't bear it. Ended up spending a couple hours with Coach Troy, then rowing 5K.
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01-02-2009, 05:34 AM #3
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We rode Mt Diablo. There are pics in my Diablo thread. After my DNF on my 200K on Monday, I was feeling kind of down about my fitness level. But riding the mountain was good for my morale. There was a time where I could not just mosey on up Diablo. I was singing out loud (Live Like You Were Dying) on the Wall - 17% grade, that used to immediately drive my HR up to 190. I maxed at 178. So while I am not in shape to ride 134 miles, I guess I'm not too badly off.
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01-02-2009, 06:55 AM #4
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I got in 24 miles after the early morning rain. I am really liking the Race Blades I put on a few weeks back, as I didn't have the usual 'skunk stripe' after riding wet roads.
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01-02-2009, 08:16 AM #5
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It was beautiful in Texas but we spent the day catching up with old friends in town. We did take off 1/2 and all weekend have some spectacular riding planned. It is supposed to cooperate on weather.
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01-02-2009, 01:53 PM #6
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odd. sunny in so cal?? I must be living in the wrong part. It was clammy, foggy and bit chilly.
Second time out after my back problem.
did the same route as yesterday. just over 18 miles with about 1200 feet of climb. Got a late start so I couldn't add a third set of climb.
Also had a pleasant conversation with a gal. I noticed she was in a kit (I didn't recognize the team) so I asked if she belonged to a club. Nope. ???
what about the kit I wondered?? She sort of knew what was going in my head so she said, "her friend belongs to a team and got her the kit". oh ... Anyway, I wanted a lazy day out so she went on her merry way.
Another lovely quiet day of riding.
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