Today is my anniversary, so to celebrate I worked over 35 miles in two and a half hours. I even skipped my class for the occasion! I got started around 8:15 in the morning and it was still hot as band camp (that's as close to swearing as I dare come). I've noticed lately that after longer rides (2-3 hours), I lose about two pounds of water from start to finish. TWO POUNDS of water. No wonder dehydration is easy to come by. But don't worry, I'm guzzling water and Gatorade daily. Hourly even.
There wasn't anything particularly exciting about this ride, aside from the sweltering heat. When I finally finished, I was disappointed when I saw I had only gone 35.7 miles. I mean, when you're training for a 3-day ride that involves traveling 75 to 90 miles each day, 35 miles is not all that impressive. But then, a more logical, optimistic part of me pointed out that "Hey, you just rode 35 miles without dying! How many people do you know who can do that?" Hmmm... good point.
Maybe I don't completely suck after all.
No, Heather, you do not suck in any way. And I would like some banana bread in exchange for some peach cobbler.
ReplyDeleteI ate all the banana bread. But, fortunately, they are still growing bananas in places around the country and often ship them to my local Food Lion where I am able to purchase them for more baking. Thus, I shall have to make some more - I hope (actually, I know) you appreciate chocolate chips.
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