Miracles do happen, or is it listening to all your good recommendations and things to try!

First of all, let's say I was truly frustrated Thursday morning. I was at work and as I was getting up from my chair, I felt a pain in my lower back (something I will have to have looked at, at some point as it comes back about every 6-8 months). Knowing that if I made a false move, I would have jammed my back. So at lunch time, I went to the drugstore in the building I work and got myself some homeo patches and some Robax something. I took more than I should have, used icepack and all. Hubby was a bit upset when I got home at night as we had booked a weekend camping outing just for biking. He knows when my back jams...it can be bad. I told him I'd go unless really too sore but he could bet on my going.

Anyway, long story short, I took those things, plus some Aleve pills, rest as much as possible and I was able to do my ride today with no pain whatsover. We could not cycle yesterday as we had rain all night before, and during the day it was a mess outside with the drizzle, the rain on/off. Top this off with a hemorroids and it is a great cycling combo. But believe it or not, I was never ever sore on the saddle. Now I can't say the same thing tonight, even with the prescribed cream I use. hihi

Today I cycled 50kms with very good winds. The trail we used was going uphills for 25kms most of the time. Fun to return on the other side as you know most of it will be easier. This time we were tricked as the wind was on the return, and stronger than to go. So I found it was just as hard to go then come back.

I told my husband to drop my tire pressure from 120 to 105 (and 100) as it was recommended on the Vittoria site. So he did. He said I may get flat tires due to the fact that my tires are "softer". So what! Drop it.

It already made a huge difference. At least I think (you know sometimes when you want it so bad, imagination can kick in hihi). Even with the winds, I was able to feel my bike on the road instead of floating and not having steering control. I also liked that when I hit a bump or "not-as-good" road condition, I did not "banged" into the hole or the bump but smooth landed it. That's great.

Another thing I did, was look further away instead of trying to focus too much on the possibility of something I may land into and loose control (so I was trying to avoid catastrophizing like someone said. lol )

And the last, as soon as I had some type of a fear or negative thought, I pushed it away and thought of you girls.!!!! Cut it out!!!! It worked.

My bike is still the same bike. Nervous and all, but I will tame that beast. hihi

I'm also going to call my LBS tomorrow to see if he can get me the best tires in 25mm. By the way, do we need to change the tubes when we have 23mm tires actually and going on to those 25mm.

Anyway, wanted to give you all a good thank you for your support and tips on how to enjoy my rides more. It seems to work. We are planning to book next weekend also before winter hits us. Right now it feels good to be in cooler weather. I hate heat and this is becoming just perfect.