Matches (my lazy golden retriever) & I were out walking on Tuesday night and I noticed all the paint on the roads in preparation for the Sunday in June ride that I signed up for.
How exciting!!!
Out in my little town of Parkman we don't see a whole lot in the way of events that go through the neighborhood, so this is awesome!
This ride is touted as 'A Scenic Bike Ride through the Amish Countryside'. Our general area is the fourth largest Amish settlement in the world. There are routes consisting of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles and in total they are anticipating around 600 riders for the event. What a wonderful way for many to come see the area that I call home! So, Sunday bright and early I will be embarking on my longest ride of the season yet which will be the 62 mile ride and am looking forward to it!
This week has been good and bad. Wednesday, I had a great bike training day with the Wednesday night group down in the Valley which we did a total of 28 miles which comprised of:
-a 3 mile plus warm up
-a 10 mile out and back time trial starting from Hampton Hills Park (14.27 (5M split) /29:00 total)
-a 8 mile one way time trial with 5 miles on the flat and a 3 mile hill climb (??, this 8 felt much harder than previous 10)
-a 5 mile recovery/cool down ride back to Bolanz Rd. (Enjoyed immensely!)
The bad rolled in late Wednesday night when I started feeling a little off....by Thursday I awoke with a stupid cold. Thursday's run was slow, shorter than normal, and took all the effort I could muster. My chest felt tight and I sweat buckets. Today (Friday) I am taking the day off to try to gain some strength back. I may take off tomorrow too depending on how I feel. It is not so bad that I can not exercise, but would rather get healthy ASAP and feel good for Sunday's long ride!
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What's with everyone getting sick? Eric has also been under the weather and now I'm wondering whether all this exercise is actually good for me or not ;)
Well not to point the finger but I spent last Saturday evening with another couple and their little one who had come down sick shortly before we arrived. Although I generally stay pretty healthy, they must have had some tough germs!
Wow, I'm glad I'm not in town to catch that bug.
Can't wait for the ride! I hope you're feeling better by then. There's nothing more annoying than a runny nose on a long ride :)
Feel Better soon! REST REST REST!!
I hope you get to feeling better soon...be sure and get plenty of rest.
That ride sounds like alot of fun!! Goodluck!
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