Training Log Archive: vmeyer

EX2 CM MTB Quantico

Weird day with lots of weather changes capped off by the last race being delayed 45 minutes, and the last "Expert" racer taking almost twice as long as the winner, and there were no mechanicals involved. Ugh!

On the trail by 6:45, though goal was 6:00. HaHa! Though getting closer at least.

A few tiny rain drops just as I was mounting up, but I was already committed, so no thought of backing out. Never did rain any more then that. Temps 72 to start and 75 at the end. Enjoyed the overcast conditions - no sun in my eyes. Wind was pretty steady in the 8-10 mph range.

Goal was 30 miles, so I headed out on the W&OD for an out and back instead of the figure eight I have been doing lately. Wow, just a ton of people out, including a training group of about 30 all clumped but stretched out as well in terms of trying to get past them. More crowded around the trail heads and cities and then nice open areas with few people.

I haven't been past Lee Highway in a long time so it was a nice break from the same route, though familiar at the same time.

Turned around at Hunter Mill Road.

Return trip was a little faster then the outbound. Struggled up the hill to go over 66, but then it was fun pushing the pace to home.

A fine outing, that's for sure.

To PT. Last session with Mike for a while. No progress with the PT, boot, night splint. Feel stuck. MRI on Tuesday.

Rode all of the way into work. Whee!

And, of course, the ride home. A lovely afternoon.

Last two days at work have been better. Records requests for students wanting to apply for deferred status was 20 on Monday, 10 on Tuesday, but only 4 yesterday and today. Hope tomorrow is quieter as well.