Spring has arrived...

and what a beautiful weekend for training! Saturday I went up to Dahlonega with a group (Josh, Mike, Bill, Liz, Ron, Linda & Al) for a 50ish mile tour of the forest service roads. (Also ran into Jon & Paul near the fish hatchery). We had a great 6 hour workout with what I'd guess to be at least 10k ft of elevation change. I felt pretty good, although still hate the long downhills. (I must be the only person in the world like that!) Kudos to the random german shepherd & beagle dogs that ran along side for a good 10+ miles. Sure hope they find their way home!

Sunday Josh and I tested our legs at Blankets Creek. We ran into some of the BOD girls (Jackie & Mindy) and joined them for the ride. (Also saw Dennis & Melissa back at the parking lot). Although I was sore from Saturday's workout, we did 2 dwelling loops and 1 south loop. My final lap (on dwelling) was by far the best somehow. Maybe I just relaxed and trusted the bike finally. Not sure.... my mental games with technical stuff continue...

Unfortunately, with all my outdoor time this weekend and spring's impending bloom, something in the air triggered my allergies and I am suffering today.