On Sunday, I rode 40 miles for the first time since 8/11/18! I couldn't believe it when I saw that, but it is true. 40 miles is not a lot, so even though I knew I haven't really ridden in 2.5 years, it still surprised me a little bit when I calculated it. This is the other side of mom life. Sometimes moms put things aside for their growing families, only to realize it wasn't just set to the side...it was shoved to the back of a drawer and you didn't even know where it went.
I have a couple thoughts about this. First, cycling is so important to overall strength, speed, and endurance in the sport of triathlon. You need to be on your bike, and a lot. You need to ride a lot of miles. You need to sometimes try to ride with the fast guys. It just really does matter that much. So, if you want to be a good triathlete, you need to ride.
But also, you need some riding buddies. You need your people to do those long aerobic rides where you just talk. Your people to go with you and rotate on the windy days. Your people to wake up early and make it worth it when there is a coffee shop at the end.
So, these are my challenges I am taking on. Miles and friends.
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