So I am trying to decide if I should continue posting here. My main reason for keeping this blog alive was the half marathon and now that it's done, I am technically not training for anything anymore. However, I did sign up for another half in the frigid month of February in Hyannis. And I now also have my bike. So maybe that's enough to keep this going for awhile longer.
Went for a ride last night on the Minuteman. It was cold, but I was wearing my winter gear and warmed up after about 15 minutes. The first part of the ride was frustrating because I wasn't able to cruise along at my normal pace. But once my muscles had adjusted, I picked it up and sped toward Bedford. I am not a big fan of riding at night and because of this I snuck out of work early so that I could make it back to Alewife before the sun set completely. Usually I finish the route in just under two hours and last night I did it in about an hour and 45 minutes. Not too shabby. However, halfway back, as I stopped at a traffic light, my right calf completely cramped up on me. Not sure if it was due to the cold, not stretching before, lack of H2O or what. I was able to shake it out and continue on my journey. But it hurt like hell. I'm still feeling the effects of it this morning...
I have a really, really long ride tomorrow, which at the moment, I think I am crazy to attempt. But there are stops along the way for lunch and ice cream (!), I'm bringing a bunch of nutrition and liquids, so I think it will be fine. Worst case, I turn around and head back...
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