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Here's the view from the drivers seat.
Again I am pretty happy with the results. That being said it is going to take some getting used to. Of course what you see is upside down but that's really not the problem. There are actually a few factors that I didn't think about, but the biggest challenge is trusting the mirror. The subconscious mind wants to tell you that the picture that you are seeing is behind you, not in front of you and that tended to freak me out. Also when looking ahead in a mirror there is not really a frame of reference like looking in the rear view mirror of your car, where you can see the side of your car as well. The other small problem is that it is hard to see loose gravel , which can quickly become the "skinny tire" cyclists' worst nightmares. I'm gonna give it some time and see how it goes, and/or try to figure out how to get the mirror closer to me which will help ameliorate some of the problems. I'm thinking on top of my water bottle somehow.
It was a fairly eventful training day overall. My plan was a long bike ride followed by a run. It was truly a fantastic day for it, good temperatures and not too much wind, even though it picked up as the day wore on. Things went well until about 25 kms at which point an effin herd of dogs came at me. They seen me coming(three of them) way in advance and so were already at the road when I got there. And no Cory they never saw me! Them bastards seen me!!! I actually had quite a scare because the one was very aggressive, snarling and barking and right on my wheel. But they finally backed of and let me on my way. I really struggled on my second lap tryuing to decide what to do...to go a different route to avoid them or to take the risk again? In the end I thought that if I gave in today, what about next time? That particular stretch of road is one of my favorites and they were not going to steal it from me. I was however grateful that they were not out the next time I went by. Regardless , tomorrow I will drive out there and get the address and call animal control. I know they will at least get a warning. Hopefully their dogs aren't tagged and if so they will probably get a visit and a fine as well.
Everything else on the bike ride went well. My first 50k lap was just over 29 kms/hr and my second one at close to 31 kms/hr for a total 100 kms in 3 hours 21 minutes. I'm more than satisfied with that. Then a quick change of shoes and I ran the block in 36 minutes, no walking! With this I am much more that satisfied. I don't know exactly why but without a doubt good things are happening. I'm sure that the weight training is a factor and so towards that end Peter and I spent our workout session tonite talking instead of training, and you know what....that's ok as well.
I wish to dedicate day 211 to Gerry Maddocks, the last guy in a long line of people who fired me from a job. After that one I finally figured it out.
...so on mirrors...
“We look into mirrors but we only see the effects of our times on us -- not our effects on others."---Pearl Bailey
...and on dogs...
“Some days you're the dog, some days you're the hydrant."---Anon
...and on talking to your kid instead of working out...
“Good fathers make good sons"---Anon
love
peter
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