Monday's football game was painful. We were a step behind Madison United all 90 minutes. I saw limited time, but when I was on the field I was barely able to keep up with whichever Forward while they had the ball. They're idea of fitness is a few levels above mine and most of my team's. We kept it close most of the match but in the end we lost 5-3.
Running isn't so bad, I need to drop some mass if I'm to gain a step. It should help with cycling as well.
Ah, cycling. I did some of that this week. Wednesday evening was the group ride from Mt Horeb. Everything south of town is hilly so I wasn't disappointed. Most of the people who attend aren't racers so I took off when I was ready and rode solo again. While last week was in the low 90's for temp, this week Canada had an influence on the temps. It was 62 when I left in my sleeveless jersey and bibs. Everyone else, and I do mean everyone, had their spring riding gear on in an effort to stay warm. Tights, arm warmers, jackets and even thermal caps. Wimps. On the outer edge of the "long loop" I took a side trip for an interesting grind up a grade slightly longer than a mile. I had been refraining from dropping the chain any further up the cassette than the 3rd cog (I think that's a 21 or a 19t) and my legs were complaining by the time I hit 30 miles. I noodle'd in just as Liz and Dan were getting a picnic table set up to celebrate their friend Steve's birthday. They shared a burger and cake and had a good post-ride relaxation.
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