Last weekend my parents took the train from Los Angeles to Albuquerque for a visit and so my mom and I could ride the Santa Fe Century. Two weekends prior I had strained my calf, and one weekend prior I did the Dances with Dirt 100k relay (see previous post) and did more damage. What better thing to do than get on my bike and ride over 100 miles after riding 0 times thus far this season?!
Me and Mom - First Few Miles
It was FREEZING for the first 25 miles, and that is an understatement. Luckily I figured out a way to pedal without using my calf, so riding didn't actually hurt... in the beginning.
Me At The Finish
The ride felt good the first 80 or so miles. Then at about mile 82 my riding style to avoid using my calf was taking a toll on my knee. I was in so much pain for about 10 miles I thought I wouldn't be able to finish. Luckily it numbed up a bit and I kept going. Seriously, one of these days I'll train for an event I sign up for.
Mom At The Finish
My mom did AWESOME. She thought about quitting around mile 80 and I convinced her the worst was over (of course lying - it was uphill from there to the finish, the finish is over 100 miles, and there's a long stretch of it on the freeway). She trucked on and finished in good spirits!
Two Happy Finishers
Except for the cold, the weather was beautiful. The course is pretty and the ride is very well put together and supported by the organizers.
Now, finally for some rest. The rest of May off to heal my calf and then I need to start training for the Pikes Peak Ascent. Ha, who am I kidding. I don't train.
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