Day 34 - Pushing Thru Sore

Sore, Not Sorry!

I woke up a little stiff this morning, glad to have slept in, but eager to get out on my road bike for some leg loosening, blood pumping, exhilaration....

I got dressed, ate a banana and gulped down a couple thermogenics with a glass of water. Sunnies on, plan in my head - I was ready to go.

I grabbed my bike, checked my tyres and headed down the fire escape from my cabin (my usual route). I jumped on my bike, hit go on my Garmin 910 XT and saw my cadence sensor, and heart rate monitor buzz into action before my eyes - I love technology.

Freedom Joyrides

I cycled out of the main gate, and headed away from Crib, toward Somers. My plan was simple, ride to Somers, stop at the General Store Cafe for coffee and a bite (brunch) and cycle back. The round trip was 30km, so still a valiant effort considering my achy soreness in my hamstrings, glutes and quads!

The first 10-15km were a little bit of a struggle, but soon after my legs warmed up and I felt the spin get easier. I was averaging 70rpm and a heart rate of 130bpm which for me is not too shabby. I arrived at the cafe, hungry in need of some fuel.

Thankfully, 10am on a sunday is not peak hour (11am seemed to be) and I made my order, took a table outside in the sun looking at the ocean...all I needed to make my morning perfect was my wifey, Winnie...sadly not gonna happen, so, I indulged (ha ha ha) in a large cappuccino and a gluten free breakie - which was yummy. It had good crispy bacon, half an avocado, steamed spinach, grilled tomato and a yummy salsa with the gluten free toast and poached (to perfection) eggs.... (must've been using Miss Han-Wan's poacher!).

After eating this yummy brunch, I sat and let it go down, for 10-15 minutes, took a couple generous gulps of my electrolyte drink and set off on my return trip. This made the couple sitting in the shade happy, since they jumped at the chance to steal my table in the sun!

My ride consumed around 900 calories, and my legs were pretty sore after so I had a shower, drank a protein recovery shake, aminos and finished the electrolyte drink.

The rest of my sunday has been spend revising for yet another exam! Boredom Central.