Rest is oh so important, as I learnt tonight.
The last time I tried to attempt a road ride after a race, I had loaded up on weights a few days before. My legs felt like lead and my breathing was erratic. It was basically a no-go in every sense of the word.
Since last Sunday, I've not done anything to tax myself. I did a bit of yoga to stretch the muscles out but otherwise, I've been on a chill pill big time. So how I felt on tonight's ride was a good lesson learnt about what a body can do if you cut it enough slack.
As usual, I was right at the back of the pack. But I decided not to let this get to me. I had Chicane's Strong in Love playing deep inside my head - nope, no shuffle - and told my legs to keep at it.'s girlfriend Rebecca was there and her speed was astounding. Respect. But I reminded myself that it takes hard work to get there and since I haven't put any in, I should just shut it and ride.
I came out feeling fine. And hey, I'm feeling just a teeny bit less intimidated.
I'm gonna be just fine.
Distance: 43km
Time: 1hr33mins
Avg Spd: 28.0km/hr
Max Spd: 44.6km/hr
just a coupla shots from sportsphotox
The last time I tried to attempt a road ride after a race, I had loaded up on weights a few days before. My legs felt like lead and my breathing was erratic. It was basically a no-go in every sense of the word.
Since last Sunday, I've not done anything to tax myself. I did a bit of yoga to stretch the muscles out but otherwise, I've been on a chill pill big time. So how I felt on tonight's ride was a good lesson learnt about what a body can do if you cut it enough slack.
As usual, I was right at the back of the pack. But I decided not to let this get to me. I had Chicane's Strong in Love playing deep inside my head - nope, no shuffle - and told my legs to keep at it.
I came out feeling fine. And hey, I'm feeling just a teeny bit less intimidated.
I'm gonna be just fine.
Distance: 43km
Time: 1hr33mins
Avg Spd: 28.0km/hr
Max Spd: 44.6km/hr
just a coupla shots from sportsphotox
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