Surprisingly

I am not a naturally athletic individual.  I know it.  I admit it.  However I do not bow to it.  I refuse to give into it.  It does mean that I have to fight for everything that I want to do in that sphere of my life. 

The road bike came out bright and early this morning.  I think that I shocked myself.  Although it did take me an hour and a half, I managed to complete a 22 mile ride.  The wind was whipping this morning and brought with it some difficulty.  I do gratefully bring news of no rain!  It was a first on this ride without rain, thunder and lighting.  I was excited about that. 

After my troubles on the last ride I took I was a bit anxious about this one since it was more than twice as long.  All I will say is that after this ride I am ready to extend to a longer ride to ready myself for the upcoming event.  I do want to get faster and think that it is more than possible.  So if anyone is up for a ride and is willing to be patient while I build up but also helping to push me a bit . . .