Well, the bionic man theory has not played out like I'd hoped. Actually, I feel alot more like a malfunctioning Inspector Gadget , than any kind of bionic anything.
After being sick for a week, I tried to look at it as an unplanned rest week. No such luck! I rode 6 days last week, but tried to come back slowly. Started with short easy rides, and slowly made them harder, leading up to yesterday's race simulation ride. I didn't feel any specific effects linked to my chest cold, but I definitely did not feel very fast. I know that chest colds can diminish aerobic capacity for awhile, even after the main symptoms have cleared out, but I was still hopeful. Well the work is done now, nothing to do but try to enjoy an easy week before we leave for Bump-n-Grind this weekend. I have to say, I really was hoping to pull off something special up there, but the illness has stolen my thunder.
On a more positive note, we used all of Cadillac as part of our loop yesterday, and the upper loop of Cadillac is starting to fill in nicely. I was very annoyed after it was originally built, but one line is starting to emerge now, and it's fast and fun! It's a nice contrast to the sideslope of the lower Cadillac, and I do like being able to do it as a loop.
BTW, I'm about to put out a missing persons ad in the Democrap. But I'll start it here. Bikeposse has lost its Porn 'Stache. If anyone has seen him, please let me know. I hate the thought of Porn 'Stache wandering the trails, all alone, with noone to tell his stories to.
8 comments:
I remember telling you how bummed I was because I lost my fitness after a chest cold. You said it sometimes took a month to recover. You told me to quit being a B#^&* and ride thru it. How come you never give yourself the same understanding you give all us?
You will be fine, quit looking at the microwave on your handle bars and kick someones ass!
You are going to kill up there.
I'm not sure how your calender works, WB, but mine shows less than a month to BnG.
It's a shame you don't have any prednizone to spped the process?!
You're a funny little BASTARD!!
I have faith in you big dog! Get on the JUICE!
WHERE'S THE STASH MAN?
I too felt I had something special to give Bump & Grind. After Sunday's race simulation the only thing I may have to give Bump & Grind is an involuntary protein spill. Mingo
I got a special bump and grind.
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