It seems obnoxiously late in the season to be getting out on the open road for the first time this year, but it is what it is. Training has had to take a back seat for the last couple of months due to a number of work/family things. I was excited to be a part of a sizable group for this ride.
However, it had opened my eyes to how much work I have to do to get back to racing shape. I completely overdressed (I’m a big wimp in the cold). I was the only one with anything on my shoes – not just toe covers, but the big ol’ neoprene booties. Though my feet were hot, they didn’t really bother me during the ride. Nor what I bothered by the fact that I had these indestructable wind proof, water proof, nothin’-gettin’-through-these-bad-boys pants on which made me totally sweat.
What bothered me what my lack of ability to keep up with a group of guys that would normally be a regular ride for me. Within the first 20 minutes, I started to realize I was not going to be up at the front for long. And to my dismay, about half way through the ride, I felt the hamstring injury acting up. I thought I was PAST that darn thing! I ended up backing off and riding home with my tail between my legs.
Guess I need to start riding my bike again.
