This is not Easy

September 5, 2009

Another beautiful day. Looking forward to my third day in a row on the bike. Planned to due about 4 hours but that was a little to optimistic for this early in my training. Started getting use to the GU energy gel. Took one before I left and another about 25 miles into the ride. Worked out well. The only problem with today's ride was my back on the right side. Sciatica still a little problem. Overall it was a good ride. Did 50 miles in 3 hours and 5 minutes. I have yet to ride with anyone. All my rides have been alone. I guess it would be easier and go more quickly with another rider.

Today was the first day where I hit some bad spots and really wondered what I was doing. I simply said this was not easy and the task looked really challenging. But I hung in and after I felt OK. Actually two hours later I went out and played 9 wholes of golf. Not to well I might add. Anyway my goal was to ride 4 days in a row this week, so tomorrow I will go out for an early ride and see how I feel after that.

Phil