I've said it more than once so far this year but this time there seems to be some actual truth to it. I am finally riding my bike again. Let me emphasize that I'm only riding, not doing hardcore 2x20's or other threshold training workouts for all my racing buddies out there. I'm happy to be just back out on the bike. I was finally able to get serious when I got back to commuting to work via bike. It's only 5 miles into work but on the way home, I can take as long as necessary. With quick access to the Valley and having both Tim and Josh living up here, it makes for a nice opportunity to get some decent miles in. My hopes are to stay consistent and to at least ride after work 2 out of the three days that I ride in by bike (I can't ride everyday due to having to drive to project meetings, pick up the kids, etc.). I most likely won't ever get that high end race fitness that I would need to be competitive this season but with no racing (other than jumping into the Chapel Races in July) on my schedule this year, I'm not worried. I only need to try to stay close to Troche and House on our training rides. Fortunately they're good 'mates' and although Troche takes sheer delight in dropping my a#$ on any climb now, he always seems to wait up.
Marathon news......I'm training for Columbus this fall. I'm not becoming a marathon junkie, only want to have a better experience than I did in Cleveland this spring. After Columbus I'd like to be able to run the giants of marathons like New York, Chicago and of course Boston. Who knows, maybe add London and Berlin to that list! I won't get ahead of myself.
See you out on the road...don't pass by too fast.
b
