Training Log Archive: bugsInTeeth

Event: Paris to Ancaster Bicycle Race
 

P2A. Lots of laughs pre-race with Simpy, DD, Browner and Reeder. I had no expectations for this race given I had done zero bike training, and this was my second ride of the year.

As with last year, I pushed myself out of the gate, and managed to keep pace with Simpy for a while which was nice. However before too long I was loosing my ability to stay on the faster pace lines, so I started slowly dropping back and he rode off into the sunset. So many times I would come out of the woods 20' from a group in front of me, but wasn't able to reel them in and stay on the back once we hit pavement. Regardless, it was a great day and I was pleased to see although I placed further back this year, my pace was faster than last year. I tried to keep myself out of my comfort zone for most of the day...something I am not used to having to do in my other races. :) Nice to see so many AR folks, including Tom, Julia, and their new little one.

Wednesday night Rouge run with Simpy and a special guest appearance from Reeder. Good core workout on this run, with my stomach sore from laughing before we passed Twyn Rivers. And while the company was great, the weather was....interesting. It started off 5C, and we saw snow, rain, and hail during the run. By the time we finished off it was 1C. Where the hell is that 18C we had the other weekend?

Another late night at the AC, but happy I got something in.