Solid week

I leave for Interbike tomorrow. We get to our hotel ~4am our time (~12:00am Vegas time, but I'm told there are no clocks anyway).

I had a very solid and very good training week last week. I got in ~11hrs, and they were all pretty quality. That's excellent because I'll probably gain 20-60lbs in front of various Vegas buffets, and I just may start smoking too to better fit in at the casinos! I also hear they give free drinks to gamers, so I may pick up that habit as well. Sin City baby!

Yesterday (Sunday) RS and I went out for a hard 50 or so mile ride, but didn't ride it exceptionally hard. Just good solid tempo. I told Lindsay I would take her out a CX ride to show her some places she wouldn't know of any other way. Apparently we have an annual ride together around this time of year that usually ends up w/ her upset for slowing me down so much, although I know what I'm getting into and am okay w/ it. She rode good and we finished together for I think the first time. weird thing is, I felt like I had been run over by a truck afterwards. I was sore all over. Sure, I had ridden 50 or so prior, but I think going slower made me sorer. I am used to going over the rough terrain fast(er) and I think going over it slow(er) caused my muscles/bones (body) to absorb more shock than it is accustomed to and it really took a toll on me.
So Lindsay can say she worked me over on a ride. It's true.

I'll probably have way to much to post after Interbike, so expect a short report and a few pics.
I am going to race CX in Louisville Sunday (9/28) after we get back Friday, then I have to work all day Saturday.
I'm going to try to ride to the Paynetown trails tomorrow, run the 6mile trail, and ride in to get in one last workout before heading to Vice-Vegas.
Viva!