Wednesday, April 23, 2014

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riding a new route to get ready for my first bike rally on June 7, 2014.

DATE: 23 April 2014

ROUTE: 18 mile route

TEMP: 76*F

WIND: steady strong wind from the South

TRIP: 13.58 miles

AVERAGE CADENCE: 65

START TIME: 10:15hrs

TOTAL TIME: 1:07:30

GOAL: 20 miles in 2 hrs

OF NOTE: very steady and strong wind from the south. it was a good workout! i cut it short as i did not do the neighborhood again to make the 18 miles. this morning ride felt really good. so glad to get out there. as i was riding i made someone smile as i rode by them getting into their car. she smiled big and i returned the smile. i will ride this route for the next week b4 i add to it.

the ride today was so refreshing! i am looking forward to getting into better shape so i can live a more active life. there is so much out there to do and experience. it's time i got to living life and enjoying the time i have been given.

i am riding with my pack so i can listen to music and help me keep up the pace. i find that the music helps me keep my legs moving.

however, i do have a few things that need to be addressed. such as my hands "goin' to sleep" and some left knee pain. with help from hubby, we should be able to tweek it so i can ride with no or little pain. but the pain will NOT stop me from enjoying the bike. still looking for a riding partner that goes my pace. i tend to ride for endurance rather than speed. so wish my youngest daughter was up here. she would ride with me. hopefully, soon i'll get a riding partner. just have to be patient, i guess. riding alone does give me time to think, pray, and converse with my Lord. He is so refreshing and gentle as he speaks to me. even tho i am now riding and listening to music, i still have conversations and He talks with me. so i guess riding alone isn't really alone, eh?

as i sit here writing this, i am watching the Cubs play against the D-backs. i am content in knowin' that i can actually enjoy the game on TV as i have already completed a goal. now to get motivated to finish the stuff in the house... :) hehehe... not my favorite thing to do. well, better get something to eat.

2nd ride DATE: 23 April 2014

ROUTE: 18 mile route

TEMP: 82*F

WIND: steady strong wind from the South

TRIP: 15.33 miles

AVERAGE CADENCE: 64

START TIME: 18:35hrs

TOTAL TIME: 1:19:49

GOAL: 20 miles in 2 hrs

OF NOTE: very steady and strong wind from the south. it was a good workout!

2nd ride of the day. same route as morning ride. was a bit more challenging as the wind had picked up quite a bit.

as with the mornin' ride, i listened to music, which helped me to keep goin'. i once again, kept up my pedaling against the wind tho i struggled a bit more than the mornin' ride. guess i'll eat better b4 i go on a second ride.

i have a long way to go b4 i am ready for my first bike rally. but i am well on my way to reaching my goal.