Week In Review 9/14-9/20

2009 September 20

by Jackie

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This has been an interesting week. I’ve struggled with lack of motivation during the middle of the week, but back on my game at the end of the week.

I was a little worried getting back on my bike after a week off due to being sick. It went fine ~ I thought I would have some ground to make up, but found I hadn’t lost much after a week.

I got a few good rides in, including some wind intervals at the park this week. I enjoyed a delightful group ride today in Wichita. It was really fun to finally meet Robert from RiverCityCyclist.com, and some other people from his facebook group.

It was also my first group ride. I am used to being out here riding alone (unless I have Hanna in the trailer). It was really fun to have people to talk to and ride with. I look forward to the next group ride.

The other thing I noticed was it was much easier to take a slower pace with the group. When I ride alone I tend to just ride all out, which is not always what I want ~ especially when I’m doing an endurance ride. It was really nice to feel what a leisurely ride felt like today.

My hubby also went with us ~ I trailered Hanna. It was fun to ride with him, because the last time we rode together he left me in the dust and I didn’t seem him until he was on his way back lol. Today he managed to stick with the pack, and hang with me and Hanna, and that was fun.

Goals for this week:

Next Sunday is the Walnut Valley Metric. YES!! Already!! This morning my husband asked me ~ do you really think you’re ready. NICE. Way to have some confidence there hubby.

YES. I do feel like I’m ready ~ in fact, I feel like I’m ready enough to do the 65 mile route, but don’t know if I will or not. I think hubby is coming with me, and while I’m sure he could do it as well, I’m not sure he is as confident.

I’ve heard the rule of thumb is you can do 3X the most miles you’ve done. He’s regularly riding 20 miles, so I think he could do it no problem. We’ll just have to wait and see I guess.

The other issue is finding someone to watch the little monkey. I’m NOT trailering her for 35 OR 65 miles lol. I think my mom will be able to watch her, but that’s in my goals for the week ~ to find a place for her to hang while I’m riding that day.

Anyway ~ the rest of the week.

My plan is to just ride some low key rides through the week. I’m not doing intervals this week.

I’m thinking ~ if it’s not raining tomorrow morning I’m gonna throw the bike on the back of the car and ride back from Caldwell after I drop Hanna off, which means I will have to ride back to pick her up. That will be 20 miles ~ but with a big break in the middle.

Other than that, just some longish rides through the week.

I do plan to take Friday and Saturday off?? Maybe?

A nice Pasta dinner on Saturday night. Thinking we’ll have Shrimp Marinara ~ mmm… my favorite. Gotta love feeding your body for a long ride.