All week, I've been psyching myself up to ride those hills again. And I did it. So for fun, the coach threw in an extra hill.
See, I'd been practicing in my mind all week exactly when to shift on the hills. And counting while I road to the top.
I know I can do a 5 minute hill in spin class, so if it takes me less than 5 minutes to get to the top of the hill, I'm well within my comfort zone, right? So I count. If I get to 200 (which is just past three minutes) then I can take a break and walk the bike. Of course, these are baby hills and I barely get to 150. So I did it.
Except the extra hill which was steeper and longer and I didn't practice it. So my mind wasn't in the right place.....ooooh but next time....
So I did 17 miles in an hour and a half, which is up from the 14 last week in the same time, and I ran two and a half miles after. I've discovered Cytomax, an energy drink. Which is why I have the stamina to type at this very moment.I wonder when I'll crash.
After I did the last very tough hill, some other cyclists were coming from the opposite direction. As they saw me crest the hill, mouth hanging open, hunched over and pedaling for my life, they cheered for me and told me I did a good job. I got a little teary. It was beautiful. I love these people. I would imagine that any of you who saw me 'kill the hills' would do the same. {{sheepish grin}} So I will not let you down. I will kill again next week.
Anyway, today's lesson, kids is defeat is all in your head. Once you get over that, you're golden.
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defeat IS all in our head. that's so right on!
Woohoo! I know this has been in your mind all week and I had no doubt you could kill it!
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