Yup, another wonderful day of hill climbs. This time, I knew what to expect so the 3 mile ride from Monta Vista park to the bottom of Mt. Eden seemed easier even though I was still tired by the time I got there. Today's agenda called for 4 times up and down Mt. Eden. It's funny how I feel like I get stronger and have more energy after each trip up and down.
I was really trying to focus on descending today. I have ridden and raced motorcycles in the past so the speed is not an issue for me, but man, at least with motorcycles, we wore full leathers and a full faced helmet! Coach Dave gave me some tips on descending. My problem was going down in the "drops" when going downhill. I think my belly doesn't let me go down that low! :) Plus I have a hard time grabbing the brakes. Coach Dave told me to adjust my bars a little and get some shims to bring the brake levers closer to my hands. Ok, I'll give it a shot and let you know next week how it goes.
After the ride, I joined many other participants for a recovery meal at Chipotle. This seems like a popular choice with our group of folks! One of the funnest parts of this experience is sitting down and talking with the other participants, coaches, mentors and of course honorees!
I can't wait until Thanksgiving to eat! Oh, I mean until Tuesday to go to Spin Class!
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