Something Dave Mathews once said...

Awoke feeling a bit stiff and sore but overall pretty good. I decided to get out early for a spin before the rains hit. I was pretty exhausted after yesterday's rides and wondered what I'd have out on the road despite my pledge to go easy...

I heard there's a prediction that I'd be getting back into things too fast and too hard. knowing me, and I do its probably a good bet. But I was determined to go easy today. I started out slow huffing and puffing up 304 taking a while to warm up. I figured I'd hit the Lake and then run through Valley cottage.

I could feel the lack of real power in my legs so I opted to keep my cadence high and steady. I still fell into coasting more than I wanted but I think that was more an aerobic issue than muscular. Its amazing how fast you lose aerobic capacity. I was starting to feel good though, loose and comfortable despite the occasional pian in the butt, literally. Gotta get used to the saddle all over again.

I stayed in Z1/Z2 feeling good about it but knowing deep down that I couldn't muster too much more thyan that anyway. My body is allowing me to work just so hard and no harder, probably a good thing. I'm getting there but slowly.

It started to rain on my way home and I subconsciously started to hammer hoping to get home before the deluge. I surprised myself at how long I was able to maintain good speed but was mindful to stay in the small ring at least. Made it home after an hour and a half as the rain started to hit for real.

"I'm coming on slow but speeding..."
~~~Dave Mathews