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July 11, 2007
I'm Training!
Last night I went out for a bike ride - I was on my Seduza and Andy on a mountain bike (he had the option to climb atop a road bike, but declined) and we ventured out into the unknown area around our area of living. As it turns out there's a very nice amount of hills when you leave this town - I think we might have managed to hit every single one of them. Its a different way than I normally take and it turned out into a very energetic ride. Strangely energetic. By the end of the hour and 6 minutes I was puffing and panting and my legs were complete jelly. It ain't good for the heart to huff & puff like that!
Then today arrived and I had to go for a run. I decided that the way to go today was through the Portland Park. I felt good, but a tad sluggish. My legs did not want to go as they should've, but it was still fun as Andy was with me and I had Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds (courtsey of the amazing hip) in my ears. I had to walks bits and pieces due to a high heartrate, but it was all good. Somewhere along the route some nettles beat me on my stomach, causing a tiny fire that left me with tears in my eyes. Those things sting! But by the time I finished I was happy as can be and ready for a long and hot shower. We walked a tad and I was inside the house, into the bath and shortly after that, in front of the television. Which is where I'm parked right now, ready to finish watching Terry Pratchet's Hogfather and then climb into bed.
Yes, today was a good day.
Posted by karinm at July 11, 2007 8:50 PM
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Congrats! I just got back from the UK, and was AMAZED at the lack of mosquitoes and other biting flies... Lucky ducks.
Posted by: jank at July 12, 2007 12:10 PM
Next time we go near those hills i'm bringing my motorbike!
Posted by: Andy at July 19, 2007 7:59 AM