Saturday Solo 40 the Hard Way

 Solo 40, 15. 6 average . Rough day getting out of bed.  Yesterday the 4th and a ton of fireworks in the area. Gina and I had Sizzler but our girl Angelina had the day off so we didn't get a chance to give her the card we got for her. 

Gina had been asking me to cut ✂️ her hair so I did. She wanted it a little shorter so I did it. Not bad, looks a little fuller seeing the weight of her hair usually keeps it very straight and most times down to her waist.  Though most wouldn't know always having it pinned up. But I'm always bugging her to let it down. 

Fourth at Sizzler 

So Saturday,  being up late thanks to those fools still going at it beyond 2 am. But boy, what a display of professional like fireworks.  

Rough getting out of bed even thought of skipping the ride. But riding when you really don't feel up to it can be beneficial at times.  Always feeling if I can do it on my worst day   I can do it on my best. 

Today was that day. I got out, on the bike  and after 5 miles,  I felt like I was done and even considered turning back. Gina says she's surprised I went.  But, I knew it would do me good.  Sometimes those are the best workouts. 

Felt like I was struggling into the wind.  Then turning back,  my legs were feeling fried. So I would spin then stop every so often.  Very unlike my continuous spinning style.  

I felt almost bad but plugging my device into strava after the ride, found I had 3 PR's that were just about 20 miles long. From Seal Beach back to Pico, wow! I was surprised but hey, I'll take it.  Might even start thinking if I had a good day,  I could have even done better. 

Not many riders out today.  I'm figuring because of the 4th of July but also some heat. Big difference in Temps today. Low of 71 and high of 92. Strangely enough,  didn't feel like I had broken a sweat. A little beat at the end but feeling better than most hot days. Maybe I'm getting re acclimated to the heat.

So ended up a good ride after all then back to Sizzler Saturday.  😄 My usual and anytime we go in, Angelina is sure to set us up at a table.  Ate then surprised her with a little card. 💸 😁

And of course,  on to the mall chilling out and drinking a coffee ☕️.  Even though I really don't like coffee,  what else can I drink for a treat? I gave up those fruit waters because of the sugar,  haven't had a soda in over 9 years, so I gotta drink something.  I drink tea with my meal and yeah,  I really don't like tea either. 🤣 But better than getting sick from diabetes seeing I am doing my best to address the issue without medication.  Been doing well at it,  too!

No mocha Lattas, 31 flavors  ice cream,  no sodas, no candies, no donuts,  no nachos, why am I still alive? 😆😄😆