Feeling like a kid again.

I am surprise how a canker sore at the root of your tongue has effected my training. Yesterday I was eating some white chicken meat. Every time I swallow, I scream silently in pain. Ouch. B/c of the canker sore, I didn't ate a lot in the past few days.

Since Wednesday, I have lost 2-3 lbs. It might be a good news for some. I want to lose weight too. But without proper fueling, my body is not repairing as fast. I could still feel the soreness from Wed's run. I am very tired as well. Lack of energy.

The cycle has to stop. Thankfully last night i woke up at 3 am and while the canker sore is still asleep, I chuck down a few pieces of bread. This morning, it felt much better. I found honey and hot water really helped in soothing the canker sore. Swallowing is managable.

Last night was Fellowship at Church. I decided to go earlier with my bike and ride around the parking lot. Since this is the first season I am riding with aero, I needed to practice with it. It felt great. I felt like a kid again.

I was making figure 8s in the parking lot. The whole time I kept repeating to myself, "you are born to ride...born to ride". I don't know what changed between last Sat to today but I felt really comfy on aero. I was hoping the weather would co-operate. It ain't. I can't control that. So I just have to get some gears to keep me warm on the road.

Tonight I am going to get myself some booties. No not that kind of booties (get your mind out of the gutter :P). They might keep me warm :) but it won't help me ride. Fri night is usually the night I do a hill run, workout and a swim. I will try to go for a swim before I sleep. I have to fight traffic to get my booties. Besides I rather save my legs for tomorrow.

It is time to fall in love with the bike. This Sat, 4 hr 45 min with the bike. On Sun, I will be riding with a couple from Church. The wife had signed up for a duathlon (the same one I am doing in Sept). The distance is not far. Maybe 20 km or so. It will be a nice recovery ride.

I can't wait till next Sat. Some ppl like to host a party for their b-day. I just want to ride :). Yes, it is being a kid again. I use to cycle a lot when I was a kid. I would explore the neighbourhood. Right now, I feel the same way. Except that my neighbourhood is 200 km. I haven't map out a route yet. From the way it looks, I am going straight up until I hit Blue Mountain (it really ain't a mountain...more like an ant hill).