There is no doubt that I have been in my lazy state lately, but this was ridiculous! And it opened my eyes.
One of my favorite rides is the Boulder Peaks Triathlon bike course. It starts at the Boulder Reservoir, then heads up 36 to lee hill road and up old stage. This is short but very steep climb. We have some fun on the way down the other side then about another 18 miles of rolling hills. Overall a great fun and scenic ride. Last year I did this ride a number of times in prep for Ironman CDA. In fact, I used to do the ride, then do the Boulder Stroke and Strides (1600m swim plus a 5k run) and just consider it a fun event.
Well, as a show to myself of how out of shape I have recently become I rode the bike loop yesterday. And it sucked! The thought of actually getting off the bike and walking even occured to me! I couldn’t believe it! And I had to stop halfway through to have a honey stinger. Not because I thought it would be a good thing, but because I was ready to hurl and needed something in me.