Of Mice and Marathons

AM: 2 hours on the fat bike at Orion Oaks. HR 133.

Kept it easy and just enjoyed it and watched out for people as the traffic picked up. I think Megan had a pretty good Mother's Day. The boys have definitely entered the toddler stage, however.

AM: 2 hours of dirt roads on the fat bike. HR 143.

14.5 MPH at a nice endurance effort. I went after a segment, but just didn't have it in me. Checked out Bald Mountain to see if it had dried out. It hasn't. Likely after a few warmer days we are scheduled for. It's really nice to be outside.

AM: 2 hours 20' on the fat bike on dirt roads. HR 156.

Just under 16MPH. I was 16.5 to 17 for a decent amount of time but the winds chewed me up on the way back. Headed west and the roads were (for the most part) in fantastic shape. I wanted to test my pace solo to see if I might be able to keep up with B group for the Thursday Night Ride. No word on the bike. I think it is coming in the end of never. Really good ride. Definitely got some sun.

PM: 4 miles with Megan and the boys, averaged 10:08. HR 141.

Did 2x stroller strides of about 20". The boys have been challenging, but they are expressing themselves.

AM: 2 hours 35' on the fat bike on the dirt roads. HR 144.

Out on the Polly Ann with an early segment attack. Still need about 5" on a 1' segement. Mostly pretty easy with one aborted segmen attempt later. Roads were in solid shape. Some of the ones east of Rochester Road were a bit sandy and graveley but not too bad. A really good ride throughout except for a landscaper almost crushing me as I went through a traffic circle on Adams. Big truck and trailer. I was not pleased. 

It's definitely tank top season. I had to say a few Hail Marys just before going into Oxford.

PM: 3 hours on the fat bike. HR 157.

Thursday Night Dirt!

I am sure people thought I was nuts, but I rode B group and we did just under 18 MPH for the loop and I kept up fine, even pulled away from a few people on the hills. I think people were floored with how far I have come from last year. It was so nice to get out and hang out with people. I won't be out next week, but plan to do the ride as normal throughout the summer.

Still looking for work. 

AM: 80' on the fat bike @ Orion Oaks. HR 134.

Mostly easy/recovery with two segment attacks, one of which I did twice because I didn't realize the turn was part of it. I missed by 2" on a 2' segment. I didn't try a third time as it was getting very busy and I did want to dust anyone at 20-25 MPH.

Did some mulching, which is actually kind of fun. 

AM/Lunch: ~2:45 on the fat bike. HR ~135-138.

Head unit ate my first 2.5 hours, which I was not pleased about. Tried to find the file, combine it with the second part of the ride, but no luck. Some exploring a bit, which made it difficult to get back at my planned time.

Got an estimate for composite redo for the deck with some rebuild. $24,000. More than we wanted to spend and my mom's very generous contribution was less than I remember it being originally. Going to explore other options. I don't feel right asking him to redo the quote with pressure treated and have it still be out of our range. Should have given him a budget up front, as I feel like we didn't respect his time.

We took the boys to their friend's birthday party. It was nice to see some people, though it was stressful as I really dislike being in a space where I am unaware of the potential toddler injury inducers are.