Back In The Saddle

I had second wave of sickness as whatever I had tried to go to my chest, but am fine now.

Last Thursday I did a 1/2 hour ride, then on Friday and Saturday I took my younger daughter to Disneyland. On Friday we spent 15 hours in the park and rode 30 rides. Saturday we rode 6 rides in 4 hours. On Sunday I could barely move. I cannot keep up with a 7 year old. See Aerins Antics for a fuller account.

Yesterday I ran 5K, and today (finally, huzzah!) I went on a 20 mile ride. The weather was absolutely beautiful. Afterwards, my legs feel like lead. It took me almost 1.5 hours to ride the Bailey Loop: A bit off my pace, but I am happy to be back in the saddle.

Been Sick

Right after the last post I got sick. First a virus, then sinus and ear infections. Last Thursday I felt well enough to "exercise", so I walked for a half hour. Friday I ran two miles - very slowly. Saturday I walked for 20 minutes.

Yesterday, I actually got to cycle! Eight whole miles. My legs felt like lumber. My hiney got chafed. What a wimp!

Now I am really scared about the Century in April. Only nine weeks to prepare. The only saving grace is that I have reasonable cardio conditioning and endurance.

Another neat thing: the new aerobars really helped relieve pressure on my hands. I had tried different gloves, seat and handle bar angles, padded tape, and vibration dampers. They helped a bit, but I have a mild case of carpel-tunnel syndrome.

And: no flat tire!

Today I ran 5K, but still not up to pre-sickness pace.