Monday, January 2, 2012

Encinal - intervals at Little Sycamore

intervals by stenogrl at Garmin Connect - Details

Today was around 18.5 miles, 2500 feet, 2.5 hours (details in the link) and a warm and beautiful day. My riding partner and I met a few friends in the morning for a few miles so I could pass on some bike clothes and say hi to Sue and Suzanne! I miss my friends because I cannot really ride with other people while training, unless they are training too.

We climbed up Encinal/ backbone trail and at the top, I told them I needed to do intervals, so Doug and I went on our way and he found a perfect spot uphill with some head winds! I realized later my tire pressure was really low, and pushing on black top top with soft mountain tires was hard. But I worked HARD and had a blast! - My legs are so sore. After my leg drills, we kept on climbing back to the dirt and another fun downhill down Encinal switchbacks! Lots of people out today!

There were some easy switchbacks on Encinal to help me practice using no front brake in those turns! Been a very long and physically demanding day, so I am so glad I am not working tomorrow!

The BEST PART OF THE MY DAY was a few minutes ago when Coach Lou told me that I did my ride PERFECT today - she said it's exactly the improvement she is looking for in my training!
This is great news, because it has not been easy to take direction. ;-) - Not just because I am stubborn, friends!! lol

Lou is really excellent at giving me my calendar in gmail and explains everything in detail. If I have any questions, she is always there to answer - saying that, thank goodness for Doug, he knows all the dirt and pavement in southern California, I think - finding the right places to right the right distance is not so easy for me.

I am excited about renting this place next to Dani and Noah and closer to Santa Barbara for some more rides!!!!!!!!!! Double winner - River, Rhys and MORE TRAILS!!!!!

I love my life and would not trade a thing today - thank you, God for doing for me what I could not do for myself!

Thank you, Lou for all the special attention you give me. I could not have dreamed for a better coach. I have improved SO MUCH since working with you and everybody notices! Lots of people say things to me about how I look and I know I am in the best shape of my life.

Lou will become a part of my life budget as long as I can pedal. I see a big future for me in mountain bike racing with her help! At least another 20 years?? lol

Love and night to all.

Cheryl

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