You gotta have heart

Tuesday 8/3/2010 saw a quicker ride that usual. We rode 15 miles at an average speed of 13.6 mph. Now I know that doesn't sound very fast; but, when you consider we started through town at our usual relaxed pace, and stopped for traffic signs and lights, and rode several hills, it was a good workout. Once out of town we raced down a hill, approaching 30 miles per hour. Then the race continued up the hills and out of the valley we had descended into. I remember thinking that my mind wanted to do the things I did in my youth. Sprint, stand on the pedals, and spin up hills were my mind's goals. The heart with clogged arteries, and a stent, didn't agree with that thinking. I'm happy with my physical condition, especially for my age. I just had to realize I can't keep up with younger or lighter riders. You've got to have a healthy heart to race like a kid.