So everyone needs a break sometimes. After an early spring of high mileage days training for the 100 and a summer filled with biking fun, my biking enthusiasm in early fall wanes. I needed a break, so I returned to running. Well I was quickly reminded why running can suck as the injuries started popping up left and right. I was finally forced to get back out on my bike to spare my poor body.
It was Love all over again! I was just in time for the crisp fall air and the leaves beginning to change. My body felt strong on the bike and I enjoyed the mental and physical challenge of the technical terrain. Although I must admit, I could have done without the ground being laced with acorns…like riding on marbles!!
So here’s to some great fall riding for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere!
5 responses so far ↓
1 Kristie Kennemer // Oct 6, 2009 at 6:57 am
Awesome picture. Wish I was there.
2 Anja - Berlin // Oct 7, 2009 at 7:02 am
beautiful! i wish i´d live closer to some woods - would love to ride like this again.
3 Meg // Oct 7, 2009 at 11:13 am
Wow, stunning!! Would love to ride there, minus the marbles! Yikes!
4 paul // Oct 19, 2009 at 5:46 pm
fab looking trails! as for running injuries- not an issue if you build up correctly. biking is easy really…..
5 Renee-Boston // Oct 20, 2009 at 6:49 am
Ahh yes, I’m embarrassed to say that your words ring true even though I’m degreed in exercise physiology, a certified personal trainer, and an ultra distance runner. I ALWAYS try for too much too soon and suffer the consequences. Why is it so hard to practice what you preach?
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