Even though I left myself an out for not completely discontinuing my blog
the outpouring of support to maintain my blog has been greater than I expected. Now I know at least 7 people read my blog, and actually find it informative and helpful, so I may have to reconsider that decision.
So even though it isn't very cold or raining outside, I've decided to give you 7 supporters at least one last fix of my ramblings.
Had I not decided to stop blogging, today I would be writing about how I am sitting here in front of the TV, trying to recover from this mornings bike ride.
Today was the 7th day, in the last 9, that I've ridden my bike, having put on a total of 363 miles so far this month. I can't remember the last time I've ridden that many miles in such a short period of time.
And on top of that, todays ride was 74 miles, about 25% more miles than I prefer to do in a single day.
I wasn't sure I would make it, but I did. I even managed to stay with the group up until about the last 10 miles, at a pretty high intensity, until I decided it just wasn't worth the effort anymore. And this was despite the fact it was a relatively strong head wind, and I might have been better off staying in the protection of the pack.
But what really amazed me so much, when I think back on this ride, there was actually someone (maybe even two or three people) up front, who were able to maintain that speed into the wind, without the benefit of as much protection from the wind as I was getting. I'm sure they were about 30 years younger than me, but that doesn't take anything away from their effort.
Still it was a good ride, and since I am a firm believer in the old saying
I'm happy I did it, plus it provided an excuse for telling everyone (well at least 7 people) about the experience.
I may even post something occasionally, if I consider it particularly relevant, or in the event it is too cold, or raining outside...........
the outpouring of support to maintain my blog has been greater than I expected. Now I know at least 7 people read my blog, and actually find it informative and helpful, so I may have to reconsider that decision.
So even though it isn't very cold or raining outside, I've decided to give you 7 supporters at least one last fix of my ramblings.
Had I not decided to stop blogging, today I would be writing about how I am sitting here in front of the TV, trying to recover from this mornings bike ride.
Today was the 7th day, in the last 9, that I've ridden my bike, having put on a total of 363 miles so far this month. I can't remember the last time I've ridden that many miles in such a short period of time.
And on top of that, todays ride was 74 miles, about 25% more miles than I prefer to do in a single day.
I wasn't sure I would make it, but I did. I even managed to stay with the group up until about the last 10 miles, at a pretty high intensity, until I decided it just wasn't worth the effort anymore. And this was despite the fact it was a relatively strong head wind, and I might have been better off staying in the protection of the pack.
But what really amazed me so much, when I think back on this ride, there was actually someone (maybe even two or three people) up front, who were able to maintain that speed into the wind, without the benefit of as much protection from the wind as I was getting. I'm sure they were about 30 years younger than me, but that doesn't take anything away from their effort.
Still it was a good ride, and since I am a firm believer in the old saying
what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger
I'm happy I did it, plus it provided an excuse for telling everyone (well at least 7 people) about the experience.
Comments
Like I told you before, you would leave me in your dust ...
That is a lot of mileage - you must be in amazing shape. I could probably do 75 miles in a day, but then I'd be done. Forget it for the next day and the day after that. Maybe 5 to 6 days later I'd be ready to venture out again, but not for 75 more miles! And that is just at a leisurely pace, not at breakneck speeds like what you are talking about. And I'm healthy! Are you SURE you have cancer???? It boggles the mind.
Vreni
Just think how good I could perform if I was taking EPO.
So, what exactly is an EPO? I swear I need freakin dictionary reading your blog.
You have a great excuse to take EPO, but it doesn't sound like you need it.
is a protein hormone produced by the kidney. After being released into the blood stream it binds with receptors in the bone marrow, where it stimulates the production of red blood cells.
It's what all the bruhaha was about at the Tour d'France this year.