Benchmark

I threw the Kona on the Jetta this morning so that after work, I would head out to the NCR Trail and ride. I use the NCR to gauge my fitness. The ride today tells me that I am not ready for anything more than 20 miles, and those miles have to be hill less .

So on the trail, it felt like I was riding in sand. Or at least my brakes may be rubbing. So I unhook the front brakes, but the bike still felt heavy. You feel it in your thighs. I concentrate on pumping the legs. Still slow and heavy. I average about 14 MPH. I don’t go fast — maximum was 18.6 MPH.

I felt like I was going slowly. Maybe later in the season, I will be fast. I’m going to have to work on it.

Posted by broderic

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2 Replies to “Benchmark”

  1. you make it sound like a valiant battle. rooting for you.

    i started running/hiking again. feeling sluggish. i'm being active but just haven't found my groove yet. vitality is the number 1 thing that i miss about youth (and I don't feel I'm that old.) sheesh!

  2. Yes. Root for me. It'll be just like a stage of le tour. I need the motivation.

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