"Let me tell you what I think about bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel.. the picture of free, untrammeled womanhood." ~ Susan B. Anthony

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Endurance

is improving...and that's about ALL I have to say!  ha!
The after ride refreshment!  Fresh coconut water is one of the best things for you!  Every time drink this, I find my recovery is better then without.  These particular kinds of coconuts are sweet and the meat is really tasty... Yes, I know, also probably full of calories... but... its not that bad!

I had 90km on the docket for the day.  Alex was unable to ride.  Who else?  haven't touched base w/ Shannon yet, I think Rachel is out of town so.... that leaves me, myself, and I. 

On the way out, I was shaking and very jumpy.  Its the end of rush hour (as if you can differenciate bad from bad bad traffic here)... eventually I settle down.  With going solo and during work hours, my goal is just to get on the road and relax. 

It was a horrible slow ride....  I felt like Ricky Bobby in Talladega Nights after his crash when he was test driving his new car on the track after his crash....  the guys in the control room were saying, "Yeah.... he's up to 25mph now!"...  but he's all alone on the track and should be going 100! 

That's how I felt today.... my speed was slow, and I felt quite pathetic.

I eventually see a group of 20+ riders on the other side of the highway.  I am hoping they will catch up with me.  They are escorted by a motorcycle for safety.  Their speed isn't fast fast, and was really hoping to catch a ride.  It'd be good for me.

I never saw them again, perhaps they went to the East-West highway instead?  who knows....

I talk myself into going home after 50km.  I didn't have the nerve to even manage the traffic down to the park.  And, at my speed.... I'd be there for E V E R!!

Tomorrow will be better... I know I have to just get through this...

In time, it will pass!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

The group of riders escorted by a scooter could be a Vietnamese pro team out for a spin-training (they usually go at 30-32km/hr). You seem to ride hard every day! have you scheduled for a rest day during a week or some spinning in between? if you do then keep up the good work. Take care and ride safe, Long.