Another great ride in. Legs felt good after a day off. Rode my road bike today - I just love how nimble and snappy it feels! Took a slightly longer route to get in an extra hill. I passed a strong-looking rider on a cross bike at the bottom of the hill, and was hoping he would give chase, but he didn't. Passed a few more not-so-strong looking riders on the way up (it's a pretty tough little hill).

At the top, I suddenly saw myself from a few years ago...a young man, sitting on the ground next to his bike, panting, obviously having over-exerted himself on the way up the hill. I asked if he was okay, and he said "Yes", so I continued on. I still remember those days when even small hills were a big deal, and more than once I collapsed at the top, heart racing and hyperventilating.