Try As I Might...

training has been taking a back seat (or is that saddle?) Work, as always seems to edge me out of riding and weekday Spin classes. Then there is the South Florida rain which hits just about the time I chamois up. I am fine getting wet, just not whacked by lightning.

Last week I rode several days and did Spin on Saturday followed by copious amounts of yard work and painting. The heat took it's toll and I felt like a slug Sunday morning as I decided to go for a ride or out for breakfast. But Nifi was already into chores and had her day planned. I decided to change my 55 to 25 miles and let my body rejuvenate from the prior day's heat.

I headed out, my legs feeling like lead filled sausages in a goatskin casing. Fortunately there was a little cloudiness so the temps did not skyrocket too quickly. I was feeling better at the halfway point so I pushed further and ended up with 35 miles. I was doing my "climb" on the way home and got passed by a couple roadies on the way up. I dropped the hammer an tagged their wheels over the top and nearly passed the tail guy. Felt pretty proud of my effort. Then I read how Travis climbed Mount Washington. I felt like I was riding a tricycle after that! Damn.

This week has been quite stressful at work and has interruped some riding time again. With The Riverlution and Seagull on it's heals, I need to bust the 50 mile mark soon if not this weekend! Gonna try.

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