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Tour de Carroll Bike Ride


Now that I finally finished my last nursing clinical, I decided to celebrate by riding in the Tour de Carroll Bike Ride today.  I am under no illusion about my riding skills.  They are mediocre at best, but I thought..."Why not give it the whole college try...."  After a 6 mile run this morning, I drove to Carroll County.  I thought I had dressed appropriately but at 48 degrees...I was freezing.  (BTW...I had on more clothing than my morning jog and I was FRYING in those clothes.)..Anywho...I ventured on and then at my first turn on the bike I remembered how crazy hilly Carroll County was.  A little morning insanity and I had not had my coffee yet.  I rode along with my cue sheet then I thought...Hmmm, I don't see any more yellow arrows on the ground.  Goodness, I am lost!  I had to climb a crazy hill to get back on course, then then I saw another senior citizen, gentleman lost as well.  We decided to Buddy up and we climbed our way to the finish.  I am so glad I chose the 20 mile route. I can't imagine what the 39 mile or 65 mile route would have entailed. 

I was never so happy to unthaw and grab some goodies at the end.  Luckily, they had vegetarian hot dogs so I grabbed one and a cup of coffee.  Then I saw the brownies.  I thought no..that is junk food.  But today I allowed myself to indulge and ate the brownie.  After burning over 1000 calories from the morning run and bike, I guess it was a well deserved treat.   Now time to unthaw and a little snooze.

Stayfitt.

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  1. Ken MatthewsApril 30, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Nice job. You deserved the brownie after your morning activities.

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