Today was my first ride on my new baby. I finally broke down and bought a tri bike. I have raced on a $300 road bike for one race too many. In GA I had gears seize up, my chain locked up and had to listen to a clacking noise the entire race. I'd had enough. So, I started looking for bikes and found a bike way above my needs, but it was a great deal(or so I keep telling myself). I bought the bike of my dreams and promptly put it up in the garage. I looked at it for sometime, went on vacation and now was left with nothing else to do but ride. So when barbiegirlnot asked if anyone was up for a ride I jumped at it. If you have read her blog you know I have tires that are troublesome to change along the way. So of course I would ride with her, she could get the car if I needed it!
The ride started out slow, okay walking my bike to the trail so I didn't catch a nail etc. before we even hit the trail. Once we were on it I felt like I was having an out of body experience. I was hardly moving my legs and my average speed was faster than my old bike when my heart felt like it was going to explode. I am still a little uncomfortable on the bike as my aero bars are too long and will have to be cut. I also had to learn how to grab and replace the water bottles behind me. The first water break was a stop. I did get better and now feel okay with riding, drinking and getting the water bottle back in its spot. We didn't break any land speed records today, but had a great ride and enjoyed each others company more than I enjoyed my new bike.
I had to get on the blog first because I know barbiegirl is going to make fun of me so I wanted to have my say first. I will leave the comic relief to her this time.
Glad to be back in VA with out the Colorado altitude. I did a nice easy 6 mile run, minus falling as I looked at squirrels chasing each other, that's ADHD isn't it? It hurt a little today on the bike and might feel worse tomorrow but it's back to real training. I have the bike, I love the run and hope to get better with some swim help.
Happy running!
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