Low Key Weekend

I took advantage of yesterday's 45 degree weather and set out on a 30+ mile ride. I tried to make sure my heart rate was up (relatively, I don't own a HR monitor) the whole time, so I hammered on the flats and even on the slight downhills. My legs were on the verge of cramping up when I got off the bike. Because of this I spent a good amount of time stretching after the ride.

I fueled up that morning with a sausage egg and cheese sandwich and a coffee from Starbucks (breakfast of champions). Two hours later, about 10 minutes before I rode, I had a vanilla Clifshot. A little over an hour in, I had an espresso flavored Clifshot. I also drank two bottles of water. It's hard to remember to drink as much as I should in the winter, but I did pretty well yesterday. I got a little lost on the way back, but hey- what's a few more miles?

All total, the ride was 2 hours, 15 minutes and I was hurting on the last mile. I came down hard off of that last gel and was fighting for energy to get back to my house. I may try some solid foods on the next long(ish) ride like that.

Conclusion: I'm out of shape; seriously, I'm starting from scratch here.


Today I walked around DC for a little while. I like getting in there on my own for two reasons. One, it allows me to learn a bit more about where things are, so I don't look like an idiot when I take people with me. And two, I like being able to walk around at my own pace and take some cool pictures.

Still have not gotten that trainer yet, I'm going to get it at lunch tomorrow, so I can get some riding in this week. I started a brief core workout and my abs are killing me today :( Off to the store for some food.

BS