Today was a rebellious day. I just didn't want to ride.
A long day. 82 miles plus 5 miles in and back out of downtown Sheridan. Rode most of the day with Stephen and Kari. I guess today, I just didn't want too.
Some days you get on the bike and it feels so natural and like it is an extension of you. Other days, you get on it and things are out of whack, out of sorts or otherwide just not flowing. Today was one of those later days. Legs stiff and tight. Not enough stretching. Breakfast sat heavy in my stomach this morning. It was cool enough tha tI had to put the arm warmers arm and I still wasn't really comfortable.
Fortunately my achilles did very well.
We broke 1000 cumulative miles today.
A few of us have some Bonus Miles under our belts, but by and large we all hit that 1000 mile mark today. Pics wre taken and High 5s shared.
With each water stop thought, the food and the water seemd to sit heavier and heavier in my stomach and the legs seemed to stiffen up more and more with every break as though they were filled with lead.
Finally we after 8 days we entered Wyoming and left Montana. Wyoming was beautiful from the minute we could see it. High mountains that look to be 12-13,000' feet. Huge bluffs. Red asphalt. It was just a very pretty scene.
Today's wildlife were a deer, a big golden eagle in and out of the nest. A hare in camp.
Sheridan is a cute little town that still has a lot of historic western style to its downtown. The local Rodeo starts tomorrow, so downtown is all decorated with flags and banners.
We went downtown for lunch and are now back. I liked this building's architecture.
An early evening I expect as we will have 112 miles tomorrow. We were scheduled for 109, but due to some construction they are having to create an altered route.
Nextset of blogs from on our rest day may be somwhat abbreviated as I intend to take the rest day and goof oof. We may head up to Mt,. Rushmore with rental cars. but in any event I need to take my down time and just be down.
Hope this finds you all well.
Please don't forget to comment.
3 comments:
Happy 1000 miles, bubba. I just did my first century (with 7000' of climbing) a couple weeks ago and found it tremendously challenging and rewarding at the same time- and you are doing one or two a week! Great job. I'm thinking good thoughts about your Achilles- I get sore there and in the backs of my knees when I ride too hard. Stretch, eat well and always warm up before hammering. Hope to see you in AZ soon.
bubba
Hey Bud! You are having an awesome trip! Keep peddling and snaping pics! Lance.
Hey Andy,
I got this from an organization called TeamFCA Endurance. I'll give you the info. when you get back. I hope this inspires you!
God Bless,
Gar
The Competitor’s Creed
I am a Christian first and last.
I am created in the likeness of
God Almighty to bring Him glory.
I am a member of Team Jesus Christ.
I wear the colors of the cross
I am a Competitor now and forever.
I am made to strive, to strain,
to stretch and to succeed
in the arena of competition.
I am a Christian Competitor
and as such, I face my challenger
with the face of Christ.
I do not trust in myself.
I do not boast in my abilities
or believe in my own strength.
I rely solely on the power of God.
I compete for the pleasure of
my Heavenly Father, the honor of Christ
and the reputation of the Holy Spirit.
My attitude on and off
the field is above reproach-
my conduct beyond criticism.
Whether I am preparing,
practicing or playing;
I submit to God’s authority
and those He has put over me.
I respect my coaches, officials,
teammates and competitors
out of respect for the Lord.
My body is the temple of Jesus Christ.
I protect it from within and without.
Nothing enters my body that
does not honor the Living God.
My sweat is an offering to my Master.
My soreness is a sacrifice to my Savior.
I give my all – all of the time.
I do not give up. I do not give in.
I do not give out. I am the Lord’s warrior –
a competitor by conviction
and a disciple of determination.
I am confident beyond reason
because my confidence lies in Christ.
The results of my efforts
must result in His glory.
LET THE COMPETITION BEGIN.
LET THE GLORY BE GOD’S.
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