I had a 10 mile run planned for this weekend. When I woke up I checked the weather and went Oh My. While the temp was 73 - the humidity was something like 95% with a dew point of 70. Arggggggggg
I shouldn't have checked the weather- I was pretty much defeated before I started. I ran 8 instead of the planned 10. Although I am happy with the 8 - it just means I will be doing 10 again next weekend.
I just could not convince myself to run the last 2 miles. Came home and stretched and then watched some of the Tour. Wow they can bike.
I then convinced my son to bike with me. I took advantage of having a good pacer with me and we did a 35 miler. It was hot and humid and I swear the wind was ALWAYS in our face. That always seems to happen - I am always heading into the wind. ?????
I am using my hybrid bike. Maybe I am crazy. I am going to go try out a road bike tomorrow???? I have been trying to figure out if a road bike will make that much difference. We will see what I think. Any opinions from other bikers? Am I crazy to try and ride a hybrid that is pretty heavy for 150 miles - especially when I am the oldest person on the team????
Tomorrow I am biking with a friend. We will either do 15 or add another 12 to make 27. She hasn't biked this year - so I am thinking that the 15 will be plenty for her. But we will have to see.
I will let you know how my ride went and how I liked the road bike.
PEACE - stay cool out there and make sure to drink lots of water.
I don't bike, but somehow, I have a feeling you'll speed up some on a road bike...looking forward to hearing what you think.
ReplyDeleteGood job getting out there at all, 8 is awesome.
I think it's so cool that you're training to ride 150 miles!!
I switched from hybrid to road bike last summer. Once I got use to the shifting differences, and adjusted to the fact that I could ride on the big chain ring much more, I saw a significant difference. Especially on hills!
ReplyDeleteDid you find anything that you liked?
I didn't get a chance to try out bikes - I did go on a 25 mile bike ride - after the 35 on Saturday ;-)
ReplyDeleteI have a training ride tomorrow after work - so will have my bike "stuff" at work and there is a bike shop 1 block away. So my plan it to either go early and try one out or go over at lunch. I will see.
DEFINITELY get eat pray love! i got the audiobook and listened to it during my long runs one year, it was great
ReplyDeleteJust donated to your cause. Wish I could give more. Times are tough right now, until hubby gets his first paycheck. Good luck with your adventure -- you'll do amazing. Enjoy the journey!
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