Sometimes you just have one of those training days where you feel like you could ride forever and never get tired. I had one on Memorial Day.
I
left the house around 10 a.m. to partially sunny skies and temperatures in the
low 50’s…maybe colder. I was chilled at
first, but quickly warmed as I pedaled.
I’d decided that I’d ride out into Amish country before turning back and
heading to Dan’s to pick up the car.
Initially I’d been thinking forty miles, but as I got further into the
ride feeling great, I decided to stretch it some. I rode out to Middlefield and passed a couple
of buggies full of Amish families before coming up against one that didn’t like
being passed. It was pulled by a fine
looking horse, sleek and muscular, like a thoroughbred. I went around it, but could hear the tempo of
the hooves pick up as I pulled in front of it.
I don’t know if it was the driver or the horse that wanted to race, but
I wasn’t in the mood. I put the hammer
down and pulled away far enough to know they’d given up the chase. I was winded from the effort, but felt good
with the interval workout it had provided.
I
arrived at Dan’s after three hours of riding feeling strong and thinking I
could easily ride another 20-30 miles.
It was the strongest ride I’d had all season and left me feeling that my
cycling legs were finally returning.
When I returned home for another cookout, I treated myself to two more
burgers and a chocolate shake. Three
hours of riding makes me feel like I deserve a reward.
Bike duration: Three hours.
Training Heart
Rate: 120 bpm.Calories burned during workout: 2850.
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