Monday, November 28, 2005

Sick or slack?

Today is an unscheduled rest day.

I wasn't quite sure if I was getting sick or not. I was headachy, my neck was achy, I was out of sorts.... but then I remembered that riding in my aerobars does that too. (26.5 miles yesterday felt brutal - wow, did I get out of cycling shape FAST!) I took a nap and some Vitamin I and now I feel somewhat better.

Kind of a shame, because it was a really nice day! 65*F right now!

Winter cycling clothing notes: My new clothes all worked great yesterday. I like the Hind shirt so well I'm thinking of getting a second one - it's just the right weight for a versatile warm layer for winter running and cycling, super comfortable, fitted with flat seams, wicks well. The Descente booties worked like a charm, didn't bother me at all while cycling, and my tootsies were very toasty. I still need closed-finger gloves (ouch! I didn't quite realize that your fingers are the first thing the wind hits in aerobars) as well my balaclava (heh, I call it a baklava) or even some kind of full face mask when it gets much colder than 40-45*F. That wind hurts!

I'll leave off today with a Bonus Link:
Lance and Ironman. Fun stuff!

8 comments:

Sixteen Chickens said...

I like Hind wear too, comfortable, fits well, and wicks fast. I say buy more ;)

Ann (bunnygirl) said...

I'm all for baklava over balaclavas. You're a braver soul than I!

Nancy Toby said...

Shucks, thanks. :-) I felt like a slacker today!

Kewl Nitrox said...

Confession: I skipped the 10km run this morning - slept in and stayed home to spend some time with my kids.

William said...

Hmm, very interesting article, thanks.

It would be interesting to watch and see how he does.

Steph said...

cute shirt! where'd ya get it?

Nancy Toby said...

REI! Do a search on "Hind" at www.rei.com.

Nancy Toby said...

Ibuprofen. :-)

Aches, pains, general malaise....