Hammering it Home..

The weather this weekend is been nothing short of FANTASTIC! I was almost convinced that the nastiness that that's been dripping down from above wouldn't ever let up. But the record rainfall finally subsided at least briefly and with the sun there was but one thing to do spin the cranks.

Saturday's ride wasn't too long, ~3+hrs, basically it was a longer kings valley loop. But the shortness of the ride was more then made up by the overall intensity. Riding with the cycling team one rider would launch an attack then another, and another, by the end of the ride, I was more then happy to be heading back done, where after a snack I proceeded to fall asleep for 3 hrs.

Sunday, the whole crew was back plus a few more, for the fall's loop. The ride ended up being just a tad over 4 hrs, yes again not all that long. The intensity of today’s ride was a real mixture of sprints/intervals, tempo, and recovery. About halfway through the ride we came upon the landslide pictured right. I guess I didn't miss cyclocross season after all. Bringing it back in later today one thing was truly evident; collegiate season is going to be a total blast, and its only 9 weeks away, Yahooo!!

Post Ride Recovery Recover: Hammer Pro Whey Smoothie

(Hammer PRO-Whey, Yogurt, canned Peaches, Banana, & Pineapple Juice)

I think later today, I'll try to get into the gym for a little core. T