Solo Saturday ride

Everyone abandoned me today for the weekend ride, so I slept in a little, but was still up by 7am and it was such a gorgeous sunrise and finally a dry day after a very soggy week, that I couldn’t help but get on the bike and pedal up to Akuna Bay. I took the heavy old Felt and it was a struggle getting up the hills and keeping a decent cadence, but it was nice to be totally by myself in the national park and enjoy the birdsong and beautiful views and get a bit of alone time.

When I got home after about 80km I thought it might do me good to run off the bike, which I hadn’t tried at all since Ironman training a few months ago. So I strapped on the runners and headed out to the bush tracks around Balls Head and Berry Island and actually felt on top of the world, although I’d expected to feel rubbish. I did have the Ipod on with some inspiring music, which does make a difference since I very rarely listen. Did a nice 50mins at an average HR of 138, then headed off for Dumplings lunch with Jenn & Luke, followed by a nap and dinner with Dan & Juliet.