Uncertainty is huge... I'd like to say Im a planner... As it Is I am gearing up for a few great rides this weekend. These rides will surely prove whatever tenacity I have or bust my ass doing so. Last weekend, I was sure disappointed in my ability not to finish my whole ride last week, despite the blazing heat of last weekend. I had to finally concede to 102 degree heat that was literally draining all of my energy at every pedal stroke I took. All I could think was, "Im not gonna have enough water to make the nine mile trek up Glendora Mountain Road, geez, and little to no shade to boot." Dang it, will I make it to the next tree... and its not to pee, lol! Besides I couldn't, I know I know, TMI. My pride was taking slap in the face.... as I kept getting waves of the chills with goosebumps on my arms. Scary for sure....
Note to self: drink like a horse days before, not the day of... I actually should have had at least a bottle for each hour out there.
Of course my good friends encouraged me in that I did the right thing. Thanks Ron for encouraging words indeed. So as the weekends eve is now here and an epic ride is near. I am doubting myself as weakness sure plays with the mind. I intend to do what I do and just try my very best.
The ride I will do next will take us 90 miles though beautiful canyons and neighboring cities with nothing but hills. My phone gps will run out of juice before my ride will, but I hope to charge up wherever I can.
We begin in the city of Irvine and make our way towards Santiago Canyon via Jamboree to Santiago Canyon Rd, then we head not on Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, Ortega Hwy, San Juan Capistrano and down to San Clemente. It is a ride that takes my breath away at times. On the return, we will head up PCH to Dana Point, and nothing but crazy hills through Laguna Niguel to Laguna Canyon. I know I will be spent as all heck, but loving each spin of my pedal and the sun on my face.
As the Fondo approaches... each week on the bike, the harder I have to try....
The goal is to finish with a smile... as I always do.
You can do it Helene ... just keep drinking water at regular intervals, remember to breathe, and just focus on what you can do. Don't listen to what others say, just go fot it ... it's all you!
ReplyDeleteSee what I mean??? Thanks Ron... cheers!! I will do just that.
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