Bike Ride 7.45 miles 35:10 418 cal.

I was a little sluggish at first, but after the first .5 mile or so started feeling pretty good. I made good time in the 3rd and 4th mile, but after that the wind just got me and slowed me down too much. Parts of the road are still snow pack and slush. Makes it tought in spots, and certainly messy.

In about 2 weeks, I will be running this route as half training will officially be underway. I think it (this route) has the right combination of hills and turns to be good training for the Illini Half. I was going to go for a run after this, but I got started too late. Now to clean up and head south.

Dickens Free

I am now dickens free. Holy Moly. I am glad I got myself out of bed and went for the ride. It's 5:30 a.m., in the country, it was dark, I was wearing glasses (and my headlight) Cruising along at about 15-18 mph, in the zone and listening to tunes on my radio when all of a sudden a male voice calls out from the darkness "Good morning". I replied a quick "Good Morning" back and couldn't stop the "oh golly" that came out of my mouth. All I saw was a figure in a robe walking the opposite direction at that point. Of course, his "good morning" also woke his dog up who immediately began barking. Fortunately he (the dog) was inside the house. I can probably pinpoint the exact moment it happened due to the spike in my heart rate. I wonder if I get out tomorrow at the same time and do the same route if I will see him again? I am a little disappointed in the 521 calorie burn, but - that really is about right for the workout. I just need to run tonight to make it a 1000 calorie day!

Have a blessed day everyone!

What's your workout today?

I may have found my mojo back. I sure hope so. I decided to go for a bike ride this a.m. This is what I posted on daily mile.

Nice brisk morning. I wish the sun would have been peaking up a little bit anyway. It's hard to go fast in the dark on country roads. They have put down gravel in a few places and it just turns into a white-out with my headlight. Got "nervous" once. just a short ride this morning since I did a run a little over 12 hours ago.
Did notice something funny right before the ride. Somehow, again, I got my shoes mixed. I have 2 pair of brooks - same style, etc. I have one pair marked with an "n" as that pair is a bit newer. When I picked them up this a.m. I noticed one "n" in each pair. Oh well.
What's your workout today?