Last Sunday and Monday we had our first good rain of the season, over 2″ total. Tuesday there was some residual rain but I was able to get in an easy 30 minute ride. Later I rode on my straight road. I also did a hard upper body workout that day which felt great. I do a lot of PT for the back and hip area as part of the workouts, I want to strengthen all the stabilizing muscles so I’m less likely to have a sciatica flare-up.

Yesterday was sunny and clear and I traveled for 70 minutes lying down, then 50 minutes upright. I threw in 8 intervals of brisk riding while standing. It’s a great way to get the heart rate up without working the glute muscles too much, as they’re still pretty sore from my recent adventures.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!