Good morning ladies,

Today my whole family is racing, except me. Mom and dad in Phoenix, doing a crit (not my cup o' tea) and husband in Prescott doing a mountain bike race. Talk about inspiration to NOT be a slug!

Yes, it's a blazing out my way, Tucson, Arizona. 7:30 am, left the house sunscreen, two water bottles and sleeveless jersey. The first twenty minutes my legs didn't want to talk. There are always quite a few cyclist out and about. There are quite a few runners too! It's very motivating to see everyone!

I went up to Saddle Brook, which has beautiful bike lanes, hilly terrain (my favorite, yeah I'm sick like that) and mountainous scenery as well. I saw 3 deer, pretty awesome! I worked hard through the hills, but on my recovery took in the views. THEN it started! The wind!! UUGHHH!! I sucked some wheel briefly by a passer byer and made it home in time, as I had sucked down both my bottles, the wind rearing it's ugly head and the sun had risen to egg frying temperature! All and all thankful for a safe and great ride today.