There's nothing like an intense workout to leave you feeling like all is right with the world. The sense of well-being that permeates your life is so uplifting. The human body was meant to be worked hard.
Today I rode nearly 46 miles with Bert (45.76). I did 20 miles for the first time two days ago. Today I did the first 20 miles just fine. The 20-30 miles were tough...but the 30-45 were brutal. Yikes a doodle. My quads are TRASHED. My face is gritty and really salty. My neck and shoulders are stiff. It was a very difficult ride.
And I'm so very glad I did it. It was awesome. I felt bad for Bert as I went at a much slower pace than he's used to. At one point near the end of the ride when we were going uphill I was going so slow that if I were running I would have passed myself - and I'm an uber slow runner. He never complained and was always complimentary and extremely encouraging. =) He is currently making me his packet of GU Brew Strawberry-watermelon recovery drink. =) And then he's going out to get me a 10lb bag of ice. What an incredible guy!!!
I thanked him upside down and backwards as I was sure he was hurting just as badly. However - nope. He's in absolutely no pain at all. He feels just fine and dandy. My gosh! What a man.
The last few hills were so hard and hurt so much. But I made it through. And I'm so proud of me. And I burned a ridiculous amount of calories. WHOOT! =)
Bananas taste sooooo good.
At one point during the ride the scenery was so beautiful I felt a large pang of sorrow for those runners/cyclists who don't live here. I love TN.
Life is good. I'm so happy. =)
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3 comments:
That is an amazing feat! Nice work. Hang onto any man that makes you recovery dirnks and buys bags of ice!
I am *so* holding on to that man. Mainly because he's amazingly good looking. =D =D
Wow. The bike really does work out the quads, doesn't it? I love cold milk and a banana after a hard workout. :)
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