Off to a Great Start

Well, I'm off to a great start. I rode my first training ride this afternoon. I purposely kept the milage low, 11 miles, to prevent injury. I've hurt myself in the past trying to go too far too soon. It was a great afternoon. I rode the NCR trail. It had just rained before I started out so it was a bit wet. I had those mud spots all over me. Pretty cool, I looked like a serious mountain biker.

It was just like I thought it would be. The first half my body was not happy with me. It was saying things like, "What's up with this? It's 5 o'clock, we should be home flopped in front of the TV with a tall ice water watching The Barefoot Contessa." After I stopped, had my water and started back, I quickly got into the zone.

I definitely think the Seagull Metric Century is doable. I just have to keep at the training. The next ride is scheduled for this Saturday, rain or shine. My goal is to ride between 20 and 30 miles. If it's raining, I'll go the B & A trail, it's paved. Great start!