We biked at a different place today- up at Research Triangle Park. I decided today that I was going to try to keep up with the "big kids." I wanted to push myself a little bit more on the ride. And so I did. I kept up with the lead pack for about 5 miles but the little engine that could fell behind and then I was by myself. Slower than the fast bikers and faster than the others. My legs felt good though. I was worried about knee strain as I had not biked since last week's 1.5 hour spin class. It is interesting to me how more comfortable I have become biking on the roads. Some of this may be false security as I probably only know enough to manage out there. But I am not as fearful as I was my first ride and am actually enjoying these rides. It is a freeing feeling to be on a bike going far and sometimes fast. We bike with maps taped to our handle bars. However, one stretch was like 7 miles and at least once I came to an intersection with no signage. Once I had to flag a car down and ask how far until the next road change and another time, I had to call coach to see if I was still on track with the map. Next bike ride, I hope to have the pedometer in good working order! Thank goodness for cell phones!
We followed up the 17 mile ride with a 3 mile run. My legs felt good. The tricky thing with this event is that it's hard for me to gauge how hard to push on the swim or bike leg so I don't poop out on the run. I am still trying to figure it all out...spin class at 5:30a.m. on Monday here I come
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