week 6, day 4 (8-18-11)
Goal: 8 mile bike ride
I wasn't planning on working out this day, because I didn't get home until near midnight the night before. I went to a friend's 31 party and before I knew it I was talking to my friends, enjoying wine and time got away! When evening came, I decided I should ride my bike about 8 miles in preparation for my wkend triathlon. I got my bike out, pumped up my rear tire (which had a slow leak), checked the front tire (which was fine) and started riding. I was having a GREAT ride. Everything about it felt right - until I noticed my front tire rapidly going flat! I was 3.87 miles into my ride and my front tire went completely flat! I had to walk home the rest of the way.
The next day we took my bike into the shop and they found two thorns in each tire & a metal piece in one of them as well. I am so happy I decided to take my bike out for a spin before the weekend. It would've been miserable taking a bike to a triathlon with not one, but TWO flat tires!
Overall, my ride was excellent. I felt my legs working hard and speed. It felt good:)
Accomplished: 3.87 mile ride / 14.62 pace
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