Thanks brother, your advice was wonderful the last time especially in regards to what to eat before heading out to the road for a spin. The last couple of days I have been back I am also doing the "5 mile" method you taught me and not being concerned about average speed or anything. Just getting the miles.
It is super stupid hot here too. I have been waiting until after 7 in the evening to ride. I am going to have to break down and get up early so I can get out of the neighborhood though. I just won't ride the streets around here after work gets out of on the weekends.