I had not ridden my Silver Rover since October 24th, due to our Monsoon raining season. Boy, can I feel the lay off right now.
By the numbers: 25 .2 minutes, 4.2 mph average speed, 1.8 miles, and 13.6 mph max speed.
The sun is shining, it is not too chilly or warm, and I felt obliged to get in a ride, before I forget how. My addition of foam padding in the seat resulted in two soaked pieces of foam that had swollen up, and were rubbing the rear tire. That was resolved with chunks of foam along my way, as I pulled it out, piece by piece. Nothing is worse than hearing something rubbing when you are trying your best just to keep pedalling.
My Rover has a rain poncho, but after 10 days or rain, everything was still wet underneath. Weather permitting (and by that I mean, not too heavy rain, no lightning) I need to get back out Wednesday, and not miss such a long time. I am paying the price.
I weighed in last week, when I went to the clinic. The good news is I have not regained any weight...the bad news is I am still at 385 lbs. I am grateful that I had not gained any weight during the rain-delay. My legs are stronger. and I should have done a breathing treatment before today's ride.
The COPD is an issue that I have to manage. Today was the first time that I had trouble breathing while riding, and of course, I didn't have a rescue inhaler--which I intend to correct right now, tucking one in my bike bag.
Everything is about management of conditions. It is my hope that the benefits of regular exercise will be lower blood glucose levels. I had a 132 earlier this morning, before my oatmeal breakfast, and now, after the ride I am at 125, and not really feeling hungry. Coffee, what a wonderful appetite suppressor, and motivational agent.
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