30 miles today! It took me just over two hours and 638 calories - according to the Cateye. I did the home-Forest Park-home loop again, but did multiple laps around the park once I got there, switching directions every now and then so I covered all of the hills every way possible. The park was very empty for a Saturday (I'll blame the 90 degree heat), which meant that trail traffic was light so I could get in some good sprints.
Because I was looping around inside the park so much, I ended up passing a man in a Barnes-Jewish jersey multiple times. On about our fifth pass, he said, "You must be training for the Bike MS ride," which started a brief rolling conversation about how both of us were just trying desperately to get as many miles in before the event. It was relieving to know that someone out there is struggling just as much as I am. Is that sick?
I can only hope that it's a bit cooler on the weekend of the event. The heat radiating off of the black pavement sure is a killer. Anyway, If I was truly dedicated, I'd probably get up a do a long ride tomorrow, too, to prepare myself for the back-to-back rides on the 6th and 7th. But, the idea of relaxing tonight over some beverages and sleeping in tomorrow sounds much more pleasant.
For now, though, it's off to the Festival of Nations! Delicious international food and highland games, here I come!
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