Last week didn't go as planned. It happens. Now I am fighting the tendency to be discouraged that I was not able to train as I wanted. I got bike time on Friday and Saturday, was sick the rest of the week. Instead of focusing on the disappointment, I am choosing to focus on the highlight. Saturday morning I met up with Justin McKibben, my wife's uncle, at a city park just outside of Knoxville, Tennessee. Justin got me into biking, letting me borrow his old bike to ride once he got his new baby, a beautiful Trek Madone. I rode his old bike for a year until I found myself hopelessly in love with the sport and could justify a bike of my own. Justin told me of this fabled route through farmland, over hills, by the lake and over perfect roads. He did not disappoint. It was an amazing morning! Temps that were warm enough to ride without arm or leg warmers yet cool enough so I didn't need the two water bottles I brought (I sweat a lot and have to drink a lot when I ride distance). We put in 28 miles and had a great time; talking, 'suffering like dogs,' and enjoying the beauty of the East Tennessee morning. Here are a few shots I took on the ride. Thanks, Justin!
This week I am hoping to get 4 days of on the bike training. Here is the plan for the week:
Monday: Recovery/floor exercises
Tuesday: COCAC 5:15 (group ride leaving at 5:15am that has gotten much faster over the past couple of years. we usually get in 30ish miles and average 22 or so. Fun ride if I can get up for it.)
Wednesday: recovery/lift, Gym
Thursday: COCAC 5:15
Friday: 20s intervals in Huntersville Business Park (HBP)
Saturday: early hour to hour and a half. hill intervals. easier pace.
Sunday: Day off. My son, Liam, turns 3!
As Jon Foreman (lead singer for switchfoot) says, "every breath is a second chance." Lets see how this week goes.
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