My Personal Best

Some of my readers may know that I'm riding in the Amtrak Century next weekend with my Dad. He's ridden it several times, and this will be my second experience. We'll be joined by my mom's cousins Marina and Ixka. While I'm excited to see my family and the Pacific Ocean, I'm worried about this ride. The last time I did it I was in better cycling shape. My Dad and I trained quite a bit together over the summer so I was much more prepared.

Sure, it was a long day on that skinny, little seat. But, it was so fun! The weather was perfect and the scenery was amazing.

At the end of the ride, I felt like I could conquer anything!
As and added treat, we got ice cream and massages later that evening. Nice!

I've been training sporadically over the summer by myself. It's totally not the same. It's hard to go riding alone, with no one there to motivate you. I have sure missed my Dad! The riding seems so much harder, which is nuts because the weather is better, the roads are flatter, and the scenery is supremely more beautiful! I still managed to pull off my personal best solo ride yesterday. This was after I taught early morning seminary mind you. Check out my distance:

That's right! 70 miles, thank you very much. All by myself. I don't want to brag or anything. But, I basically rock!