The Prodigal Returns

Hello friends. Sorry for the extremely long time between posts. The last couple of Months have been very tough with my father diagnosed with cancer and my dear friend from childhood being found dead in a hotel room and on top of that I had lost the desire to ride. That was due in part to the continued rise of my blood pressure in spite of medications and that the medications along with the kidney disease were draining me. I was feeling old and older every morning. All of this was complicated by the fact that I have been struggling at work. Of course I was probably struggling because I didn’t feel well, was mildly depressed, and my blood pressure continued to rise. As you can see from the picture there is a new addition to my face... yes, that’s right I’m wearing glasses.

Now to the reason for this blog, I am riding again. Five times in the last eight days and I feel stronger then ever. I have been renewed! FGB and I had to out run one pesky dog but he didn’t seem to be intent on catching us just enjoying a run in the afternoon sun. I hope to ride more now that the sun dips beneath the horizon later in the evening. Last night I rode in the basement as everything is wet from the recent rain. I rode 16 miles in 45 minutes and had a top speed of 50 mph. When I hit 50 my cadence was at 170. Needless to say I was unable to maintain that speed for more than 30 seconds and my trainer was on its easiest setting but it was still fun! And isn’t that the main point to have fun? Thank you all for your continued blogs it is great to read them and to see the pictures.