Day 2- Like a deer in the headlights.

Alright, time to finish this so its more than just a place holder.

Today, I woke up and felt great. My ride yesterday didn't leave me sore or anything. I felt awesome. Then I remembered I had a test and was sad. So I went to class, took a quiz in my first class and then took my test in the other and did pretty alright I think. So that was great.

I went home after class and cooked up some turkey burgers to have for lunch/dinner and ate a yogurt. I had two of the turkey burgers and then waited like an hour before I went off for a ride.

Let me tell you now. Today was about ten times more brutal feeling than yesterdays was. The first ten miles were almost all climbing into the wind. I made a mistake choosing to go that way, thats for sure. After the first ten though it was a fairly easy ride and on the way home I probably averaged 18-20mph.(had to make up for the 12-13 miles at 12mph.) About 16 miles in, I saw one of my best friends, a baby deer.

Baby deer... I don't know where to start with these vile creatures of the underworld. They lurk in the bushes, munching on who knows what, until you round that fateful corner. When you see them, its already too late. They are striking at you full force. Prancing across the trail until they finally collide with you and knock you to the ground. That is where they start to stare. Their dead stare buries into your mind, a sight you will never forget. You fear for your life and hope that it will end, one way or another. At this point, you feel death is your only escape. You try to collect yourself as you see the deer decide to spare your life. Returning to your feet, you wonder if there was ever really a deer, or if it was all just a figment of your hateful imagination.

Basically, Thursday afternoon... I got attacked by a baby deer. It was outrageous. It jumped out of the woods and just hit me. It felt like getting tackled by a 12 year old that doesn't know anything more than running into someone. It was awkward. I can't say that I have ever seen anyone get hit by a deer on a bike before... but really, it is a lot of fun. If only I would have had it on video. It had to look awesome.

I am thinking about getting back into lifting. I just can't bring myself to do it quite yet.

So for today...

What kind of exercise did you do, Eric!?

I rode my bike 20.63 miles uphill, into the wind, both ways. It was pleasant. It took me 1:24:43. So a slightly shorter ride than yesterday, but a better average with a LOT more wind. With the century ride coming up here soon... its gonna be pretty brutal.

What did you eat today, Eric!?

I gorged myself on 4 turkey burgers and 2 yogurts over the course of the day. I really need to go shopping and get some fruits and vegetables. I think tomorrow is a salad and some bananas... :-P

MORE TOMORROW!

Total miles ridden: 42.23