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07-21-03, 06:23 PM
What a great ride today. I have been having a hard time doing a full 20 miles. I have been aching a little, and generally lacking in motivation. Today was different for some reason. I had the best ride that I have had for a couple of weeks. I feel that I have to stay on the edge of soreness in order to maintain my fitness level. I blistered 22 miles, and felt very good and warmed up the whole way. I took 3 breaks, one at 8, 12, and 20 1/2 miles. The last break was a short one when I crossed the four lane with no light, kind of like frogger, get to the median, wait, and cross again. I noticed that I am climbing the same hills with much more vigor, and much better. I am not sprinting up them, but I am keeping a good cadence.
I tried something different the last couple of rides. I have experimented with running in lower gears, i.e., more strokes per mile rather than pumping with a harder to turn gear. It seems to help me keep from feeling near as wore out. Musing over Lances most super effort was a good feeling as well. I know that I am a beginner, and not as fast as most, but I did blow by a couple of riders today who were stroking for their entire collective worth. That felt pretty good too! I always like to pass up more fit looking cyclists, it helps me smile on the inside. Today was just one of those days when it just plain felt good to get hot, sweat, feel the breeze, and ride with a good fast cadence and enjoy everything around.
I tried something different the last couple of rides. I have experimented with running in lower gears, i.e., more strokes per mile rather than pumping with a harder to turn gear. It seems to help me keep from feeling near as wore out. Musing over Lances most super effort was a good feeling as well. I know that I am a beginner, and not as fast as most, but I did blow by a couple of riders today who were stroking for their entire collective worth. That felt pretty good too! I always like to pass up more fit looking cyclists, it helps me smile on the inside. Today was just one of those days when it just plain felt good to get hot, sweat, feel the breeze, and ride with a good fast cadence and enjoy everything around.