 
Since Ironman Canada at the end of August I have been mainly running as preparation for NYC marathon. But of course I keep up with my cycling, as it is good cross training and I love to do it. This morning I was scheduled to do a 2h easy ride on a hilly route if possible. I had to start my ride early (7am) as I had other commitments later in the day and did not want my ride to be affected. Paul, Kirsten, Chad and one of my xtreme4 teammates Phil came along which was great motivation. Specially since it was still dark out.I didn't bring my bike computer, just my Heart Rate monitor to make sure I kept a nice and low heart rate - as I needed to save my legs for next day's 16 mile run. We all were feeling very good, cruising along the rolling hills on MacArthur Blvd and enjoying the company. Paul was giving me some funny faces, and I didn't know if we were going to fast or too easy...I just knew I would hear about it later in the day. On the hills I was feeling as something was pulling me back, and thought that maybe my brakes were rubbing...but didn't want to stop, I figured I was just not in the same cycling shape I was earlier in the year. Well, the funny thing is that later Paul told me that we were avg 22-25mph, not too bad for an off season easy ride! Next day while cleaning my bike I found out my back breaks were totally closed, no wonder I felt extra resistance on the hills. I guess it was a good strength training ride, and next day my legs felt good for my long run. So no damage done! |
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