Just in from a ride here. It is always tough riding after running (and vice-versa), not sure which combination I prefer yet. Was out running errands (Home Depot has a $5 rebate on gallons of paint), and stopped in Sports Chalet. This place is always a mess, but sometimes you have some good finds. I was pleasantly surprised with their selection of bike clothing, and good prices. Picked up another pair of shorts and a jersey (and a swimsuit for under $10), so now I have 3 bike outfits ^

Anyway, after my group ride on Thursday, a gal there gave me some ideas for rides near home (she lives a mile away), and I followed one of her tips. The beginning of my ride was quite similar to my run this morning. Then I went back and did my 'standard' ride. Feeling much more comfortable on the bike, no back or hand soreness today, just that usually feeling between my legs.

Garmin stats--
distance: 21.65 miles
time: 1:13:57
avg speed: 17.6 mph
calories: 1269
avg HR: 145
Garmin site details

For the first time on a solo ride, I took a break. I thought I'd get stuck at a light where I'd get to relax, but made it through, so decided to pull into a parking lot for some water...didn't realize how thirsty I was. Saw a couple other people out biking, and passed some casual riders. Had a near miss with one, he was crossing a street against traffic, and I was turning with traffic. I was signaling I was turning...

I did get the Garmin cadence sensor, but haven't yet installed it. The directions look rather simple, but I'm not quite sure... I may bribe my bikeshop to do it when I take it in for a tune-up this week.

I have off tomorrow, and haven't yet decided what I'll do. Our weather this coming week is supposed to be rainy, so if it isn't raining tomorrow, I may do a rare double-day ride and/or run (two days in a row). I'm planning to do a group ride the shop I bought from is organizing next Sunday. 37 miles seems like quite a bit, but I should be able to handle it (did 32 on Thurs).

Have the local news on right now, and they just did a little bit on the marathon. I have some regrets I didn't do at least the half, and I think maybe next year I should at least do the half.