It was a big week for me. I was able to get both my long run and long ride in this week. I was able to do an organized century ride on Sunday. (Thank you Audrey for your ongoing patients and understanding. I know this is not easy on you). I felt pretty good after the 102 mile bike ride. My legs felt pretty good. My neck and back side were a bit sore though.
The highlight of the trip was my horse encounter at one of the rest stops. I parked my bike along a fence with all the other bikes. A "nice" horse came up to say "Hi." I petted him on the nose and then went to fill my water bottle. That is when someone yelled, "Dude, your bike." That horse had bitten down on my saddle and actually lifted my bike into the air. He was licking the salt and sweat off of the leather. Luckily, he didn't panic as I ran back to him and he actually set the bike down gently. It didn't even fall over. The saddle was intact, without a scratch. I only wish someone would have had a camera.
Three more hard weeks ahead and then taper time. (I am really looking forward to being done with this training.) It really wears on me and on Audrey and the kiddos.
