Pathetically, my calves are still sore, but at least they are getting better. They don't really event hurt when I'm biking... just when i'm walking around after sitting at my desk for long periods of time...
Anyway... Monday after work I hopped on my bike again with the intent of doing another 15 mile ride. I only ended up doing 14 miles, but it swear I biked around the whole city of St. Cloud! I ended up on one road that was just constant hills, up and down, up and down. The down parts were a very welcomed break... but the up parts were almost unbearable, given my gears won't change at all so I had to ride them at the same pace that I ride flat ground... I'm sure a few people got a good laugh as they drove by me in their cars and saw my red face. They could probably even hear my panting...
Tuesday I decided to take it a bit easier since my body was hating me very much and just go for a nice swim in the morning before work. So I went to the Y and did my usual 1500 yards. I was running a bit late though, so I didn't have time to do some 'pedaling' in the water. Next time!
Today is my 'rest day'. I did still bike to work though. It's only 1.5 miles, so i figured, why not?! It's not like a workout or anything that will tire me out, so I think it's still a legitimate rest day.
My plan for the rest of the week is to go for rides (weather permitting) on Thursday and Friday between 8-10 miles, and do another 15 mile ride on Saturday.
In fundraising news, I got $100 the other day from a couple of friends! That was wonderful! I also got a surprise online donation of $25 from a friend that studied abroad with me in Dublin. I hadn't even sent him a message or anything! He must have just seen something about it on my facebook page and decided to donate! What an amazing and unexpected treat! So I am working my way up... still a long ways to go though!
That's all for now! Keep checking in, maybe i'll post some photos soon!
~Andrea
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Nice work on the hills! Especially considering you couldn't switch gears!
ReplyDeleteAndrea HILLS! Ahhh, just registered for me ;0)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you are off to a great start with training... do your forearms ever get sore? Mine did last year it was weird!! Good luck! keep up the great work! I am excited to have so many VISTAs along for the ride this year!
ReplyDeleteI'm convinced that hills should have a different category of distance. Go Andrea!!! I've been avoiding getting sore arms because i often use the eliptical at the gym. but when I bike, my HANDS hurt! I think it must be the way i put pressure on them... Maybe i'll blog about it :)
ReplyDeletehmmm i think i must not be sitting correctly or something, because I don't really put any pressure on my hands or arms... hmmm
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