One mile at a time

On Friday I planned a mini, 10 mile ride to a local park and back. 3 miles in and something felt abnormal, only to look back and realize I had gotten my first flat. After the roomies dropped off my patch kit, I was back on the road. 3 miles later I was exploring said park only to glance at my back tire and see yet another flat tire. The sun was setting on an already difficult week and I felt discouraged and defeated.

I set off again this morning to complete my initial objective. Along the way I met a rider named Courtney. He taught me how to draft (which is secretly terrifying) because it requires you to stay 6-12 inches behind another rider's back tire. He had a 50 mile day planned so I extended my ride a bit because I was still feeling great after 10. We parted ways and I confidently finished a 19 mile morning. It may not have been in great time but the mindset I was in was extremely encouraging.

There were a few points in the ride when I just sort of 'got it'. Even now, in between homework assignments, I can't help but think about my next opportunity to get on the road. My legs will definitely feel it tomorrow but it's just another reminder that I'm one day closer to starting this journey!

I attached my GoPro to the handlebars and set it to take 1 picture every 30 seconds- the result is Southwest Florida at its finest