Wind is the Enemy

September 25, 2009

After doing 70 miles yesterday, I just wanted to go out for an hour and spin and see how I felt. When I headed north, I met what I believe will be my biggest challenge, the wind. It was blowing at about 15 to 20 miles an hour. I rode directly into it for about 5 miles. I felt like I was not going anywhere. If I had to do that for 50 miles.... I just don't want to think about it. I think I would rather go up hills than fight the wind.

My quads were a little sore but I felt good after the ride. Over the next week I will not be riding a lot. We are going on a short trip with friends on Monday and not coming back till late Wednesday. After two months of a lot of biking starting from scratch an easy week will be welcome. I will bring my running clothes with me so I will switch to pounding the pavement for a couple of days to keep my condition.

I am starting to lose some weight. My wife keeps telling me to make sure I eat that I am thin enough already. I can't wait till the Spring when I am doing several 100 miles plus rides a week. Then all I will be doing is eating. Exercising and eating. What can be better!

Phil