As I often do, I forced myself to ride to work today. As always happens, I enjoyed it and thanked myself for it. It still feels like a burden, but the good news is that the feeling is fading. Maybe I'll be able to increase my average number of days riding in.

It was gray and cool and damp and threatening rain this morning. It didn't rain, though it might in the evening. It's not that cold, so I probably won't be uncomfortable if I hit a good amount of rain.

Winds were shifty and not burdensome. I think I'm also getting the hang of riding into headwinds without it annoying me.

My foot pain was minimal. I don't know if I reported it here, but I've discovered -- and had confirmed by a podiatrist -- that my foot pain is caused by a bunion. I don't know how I will treat it. In the meantime, I try to pay careful attention so I notice small levels of pain. I respond by shifting my foot position to prevent worse pain.