sandi_1609: SAE11

BIKE: Roadie

DATE: 20 July 2014

ROUTE: kearney/beltline/HWY80 service rd

TEMP: 92*F hazy and humid

WIND: 1-5mph

TRIP: 25.46 miles

AVERAGE CADENCE: 60

START TIME: 12:05hrs

END TIME: 12:50hrs

TRIP TIME: 1:49:01

GOAL: to prepare for hotter than hell rally

OF NOTE: very hot, humid, and hazy. virtually no wind to speak of. flags and trees were barely moving. the biggest challenge was the heat.

the whole purpose of this ride is to prepare for the rally in August. i am training myself to ride in this heat and not get overtaken by it. having the endurance is one thing when it's windy and cooler. having the ability to endure a long ride in heat, humidity, and wind is a totally different thing. being able to ride long distances in heat and humidity takes patience. u have to know ur body and how it reacts in different situations. i am attempting to learn how my body will react and how to handle it as i ride in the hotter part of the day.

i do wish i had a friend that could be there with me. but i have my music and HS riding with me. the fact that i can even do this is testament to His healing me and motivating me to be a better me. hopefully, one day, i'll have a friend that sticks with me riding at my speed and pace. but one that will challenge me as my hubby does when we ride together. it is so hard for him to ride at my pace. he tries to stay with me but his natural momentum pulls him away from me. 8) i don't like it but he inspires me and keeps me chasing his pace. one day, i'll be there with him. 8)

for now i ride at my pace always striving to improve on it. however, in the next few weeks, i'll be getting my body ready by riding in the hotter part of the day. and hopefully still be able to ride in the cooler evening.

here's to the challenge i set for myself. with God's help, i believe i can make that challenge happen and be victorious in preparing myself. just have to remember that God is in control and He will never let me down. all i have to do is listen to Him and i'll be just fine. 8)

until next ride... 8)