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Longest Ride EVER!

I had a FABULOUS ride yesterday! Myself and a fellow SAA member (who will remain nameless for now...or at least until he tells his coach) rode from Steveston to White Cliff Park West Vancouver. The weather was great, I felt great and the company was great!
I kept saying to myself, and out loud, "I can't believe we just rode to Horseshoe Bay from home" The distance in a car seems daunting let alone riding there. Amazing.
The whole ride to 6hours and 19mins and was 142.5kms.
Today, the day after, I feel fantastic. Today is a rest day so I will take it easy. Can't wait to see what Coach K has planned for me in the next few weeks.
Only 40 days to IMC now.

Happy Training!

Comments

Colin Hayes said…
Awesome - congrats! I've yet to ride more than 50 miles. That's quite an accomplishment!
July 20, 2009 at 11:56 AM
Mauricio Sanchez said…
You said "today is a rest day"... if there was ever an earned "rest day" I would say this was one! Congrats! Keep it up!
July 21, 2009 at 2:22 PM
sneakersister said…
Erin, you are seriously kicking some ass lately. Keep it up, you're almost there and I cannot wait to see how you do in the Ironman!!
July 22, 2009 at 10:00 AM
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