But, today, I headed off to the local park to try out the bike. I haven't ridden one in about 10 years and I was a tad bit nervous about riding. I suppose it's something I would have to get over since I'm to ride 15 miles in just a few months. So, I hit the park. My goal was to just get used to riding a bike again. I am proud to say, I didn't fall off it! I am also proud to say I rode 5 miles today. I had to avoid quite a few random walkers and had a very funny exchange with a runner (I stopped the bike so he could run up the hill when he looked at me and said, "You're cheating."). I did my 5 miles in 32 minutes. What I wouldn't give for that to be my 5 mile run time! I have no idea if that's a good time or not (it's a 9.3 mile pace), but whatever. It was day 1. My first ride. I was getting used to my bike. I was trying to keep myself from careening out of control and keep my bike from skidding out from under me. I was successful in all of the above.
I was also successful in having fun. Yes, fun. I really enjoyed the ride. I didn't like the people who didn't watch where there were walking and I had to careen around them, but it's nothing I haven't dealt with as a runner.
So, Keystone Warrior Memorial Duathlon training has begun. And I'm looking forward to the process and anticipate being the happiest last place finisher ever!
