Another day, another ride!

I had a 30 mile ride all mapped out, but by the time I dropped the kid off at daycare and got back home there just wasn't enough time. SO it ended up being another short ride, probably around 16. I love the long flat stretch on Sandy Hallow, the crisp air and the fact that there was no one on the road except me, surrounded on both sides by water and pine trees. It's the last bit of flat before it's mostly uphill and home again. I'm not a big fan of the New England winter, but cool crisp fall mornings I do like. I should bring my camera along next time and take a few pictures. Once I got showered up, I headed off to Kelley's Pace for some new running shoes. Tried on numerous pairs and finally ended up going with a pair of Sauconies. Was torn between the ones I got and a pair of Adidas. The guy at the shop was really nice, so I'll def be going back there next time. Plus they had a bunch of cute tri gear. Can't wait to start ordering winter biking gear! :) As soon as our account recovers from this move, biking shoes are going to be my next upgrade. And def some arm warmers and shoe covers, just to make sure I really look like a cycling nerd. Really wish I'd known there was such a shop in the area when I overnighted my wetsuit back in June. I was toying with the idea of signing up for a race next weekend, but I think I'm just going to have to wait a few days and see how my shin is. Granted I'd have the whole winter to recover if I screwed things up royally....but eh why be stupid. There's pain you push through and there's pain that you listen to. Still playing with the half ironman idea as well. Daycare is going well for the kiddo, he didn't cry when I dropped him off today...so I could prob figure out a way to increase the hours I can dedicate to training. Right now 4 or 5 hours is a tough week and I'd have to double that.