Three hours and then some on the bike today. First time I got back on the road (on a tri bike to boot!) In more than a month. I took it very easy, capping the HR at 155. However, I really didn't come anywhere near that as I averaged about 138 for the ride.
The ride felt relatively easy. Of course it was super slow, but I don't feel like I lost that much fitness aerobically. On a muscular level though, My quads started to sing a bit. I imagine this stems from the fact that I haven't been on the TT bike in a while. Mountainbiking has kept my fitness relatively good, but the specific actions involved with riding in such an aggresive position were definatley felt today.
I had planned on running a bit afterward today, but the urge left me. A run wasn't in my plan, so it would be purely extracurricular today. Not to mention I put in a couple easy miles with a client this morning.
Also, it never ceases to amaze me how stupid people are when driving. I imagine in a state where more people cycle and run on the roads this would be less apparent, but here on Long Island it's dispicable. Spending a month tearing up the trails made me a bit soft to drivers out on the road. All I can say is that you have to be defensive in every circumstance. Scary!
This is our new blog detailing our daily adventures, mountain bike racing, endurance sports, and maybe even some cooking (that's Anne's domain!). We will share our experiences with life, training, and most importantly, being a team-both in marriage and in our sport.
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