I decided to grab a mountain bike and hit the trails. Heart needed a run too, so this would get a two things accomplished. I packed up all my gear, threw the bullit in the back of the truck and headed to the dump.
The sun was out and it was warming up nicely. It was glorious to be out there. I started off and let me tell you, I love riding the bullit, but it is nothing like the road bike. The bullit definitely prefers being pointed downhill. One of the first trails at the dump is a technical uphill trail. My lungs and legs were screaming after that one. Not a great start.
I kept going and hit a few fun sections of trail. I climbed some more and really pushed myself on the climbs. A few months ago I would have been walking most of those climbs. I went all the way up to Snakes and Ladders. While taking a break there I got to thinking about all the errands and tasks I wanted to get done that day. I took off, then did a few more trails. I finally decided to head back to the truck, and as I was making my way back I realized that my legs had finally warmed up and I was feeling pretty good, and pretty strong.
Back in the truck I saved my map.
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Total Distance: 9.60 km (6.0 mi)
Total Time: 1:44:09
Moving Time: 1:09:44
Average Speed: 5.53 km/h (3.4 mi/h)
Average Moving Speed: 8.26 km/h (5.1 mi/h)
Max Speed: 29.30 km/h (18.2 mi/h)
Min Elevation: 112 m (366 ft)
Max Elevation: 290 m (952 ft)
Elevation Gain: 419 m (1374 ft)
Max Grade: -3 %
Min Grade: -6 %
When I got home I looked at the stats. That made me disappointed. Argh. Less than 10 km? What the hell? Now I am all mad at myself for not riding longer. I enjoyed myself while I was riding, but my I put my to-do list ahead of my training.