Last night was another late night. We had a bonfire in he backyard and today I realized I made one BIG mistake. I left the screen door open in the basement and the man cave now smells like smoke. It's bad. Alice figures she can get rid of it, but it's going to take time.
I didn't wake up until 1 pm today. I was exhausted, too much fun. Just rolling over in bed took all the energy I could muster.
I knew my training wasn't going to be pretty today. Aside from me being physically "partied out", it was 40 C / 104 F outside.
Weather wise, this summer has been the warmest I can remember. It seems that every day it's been hot and humid. I love the heat and humidity. The only problem is I want to have a nice cool beer when it's hot out and want to party every day. It's starting to take it's toll on me. I need to reel myself back in.
Today I was "almost" at the point of thinking "it's been too hot for to long, it would be nice to have a break from the heat". Then I "bitch slapped" myself for even thinking it.
The one thing about's today's training I knew before even getting started, was that getting my heart rate up was not going to be a problem. Standing it was 90 bpm. Once I got on the bike, it didn't take long to realize, this is going to be one SLOW bike ride.
On some small gradual climbs in the smallest gear, my heart rate shot up to 165 bpm. I was also surprised that there were not many cyclists out riding today. I figured it must have been due to them not wanting to ride in the heat. It was a beautifully hot and hazy day in the Escarpement.
When I got back, I wasn't feeling too well. The past couple nights have been killer. The late nights, the beer and cigars had taken their toll. If it wasn't the last light training weekend on the schedule, it would have been a killer doing a 5 hour plus ride today.
Starting Monday, I've set a new goal, I've decided I need to try and pull myself away from my computer. I'm on it all the time for work and play. This weekend I was able to pull myself from it's death grip and it felt good.
Tonight the partying continued somewhat. We invited our neighbours John and Lisa over to hang out on the deck and have a few drinks. It was great catching up. We normally hang out with them a few times over the summer. This year, the summer has just flown by and we haven't had a chance. There's nothing like Sunday night fun, it makes the weekend last longer.
Mod Bike - 1:35:17 / 44.16 km / 27.8 kph avg
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A few nights letting go doesn't seemed to have hurt you on the road to Kona! if it ain't broken don't fix it! I have to say you are a bigger man than me. If I was that hungover I would not be doing any training!
Today I was "almost" at the point of thinking "it's been too hot for to long, it would be nice to have a break from the heat". Then I "bitch slapped" myself for even thinking it.
Right on! Haha, don't curse the heat, just remember those chilly rides for China and you should have this all sorted out in your head.
Agree with you thinking this is the hottest summer I can remember. Back in July the news said we have recorded the most days over 90F since they started recording.... yeah, we have had numerous more than that lately.
Try an ionizer or de-ionizer for the smoke??? The biggest problem is the fabric and walls (paint). I have a great story about smoke damage... much to long for blogger.
Way to stick to the plan after a rough night :)
104....wow I have been bitching about 95..that's nuts.
J, thanks for the support. I can never figure you out, when I think I need a kick in the A$$ you support and when I'm a baby, you kick in the A$$, I love it. haha.
M, Your right, "remember China training", haha, that was the worst. It looks like Alice is working her magic, she's using something on the rugs. Can hardly wait for you're smoke damage story over beers. haha.
L, yup, don't be "be-yatch". haha
B
Nice moment and great story. Seems you having lot of fun with those moments.
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