Funny old week this week. I cycled into work and back again on Thursday (round trip of around 36 miles) and hated it. I got off my bike Thursday night really questionning what I was doing. It was cold and windy (no change there!), it hurt (not for the first time), it felt like a struggle (again, not for the first time) and just wasn't enjoyable. I had Good Friday off and then because it fitted in better with Easter stuff, switched this week and next week, so did 40 miles on Saturday and 45 on Sunday. AND LOVED IT! What a difference a couple of days make. Ok, it was sunny and clear which helped, and I was on unfamiliar roads which added interest, but I was absolutely flying, despite Derbyshire hills on Saturday and reasonable hills on Sunday. 40 miles in less than 2.5 hours on Saturday, 45 miles in slightly over 2.5 hours on Sunday, and I enjoyed it! It just goes to show there's always another great ride around the corner!
Nigel's Training Lore #8.
Not all training rides will be great, but another good one is just around the corner.
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Nigels Lore #8 is my new mantra!
That, and not being glued to my bike computer all the time feeling depressed at how little ground I seem to be covering!
I had a great ride today, theoretically aiming for around 15miles, but covered 31 which I was delighted with - just enjoyed it so much, I didn't want to go home!!
I think we all have to accept that we will have bad days and seriously question what we've signed up for, but as you say, there's always another brilliant ride just around the corner!
Keep up the good work!
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