I didn't even start my ride until about 9:15 and it was already pretty hot. My only real goal was to not fall below the 14.1 mph that I got last week. I didn't think I was going to get it because of the heat. I'm happy to report that I averaged 14.3 mph and I am ecstatic.
I saw a Sheriff's car on the bike trail and two deputies clearly looking for someone. I'm happy to report that it probably wasn't me because I have been behaving myself lately. It wasn't there on the way back so they either got their man or they gave up. They were not expending a lot of energy on this search.
I got to Wilderness Park and refilled my water bottle. Since there were no ducks to look at, I noticed a man and his son fishing. I asked about the fishing and the boy, Gabriel, explained to me about the strategy with the worms. it seems you only take the very end of the worm because that is all the fish wants. I didn't ask what happened to the rest of the worm.
Apparently it doesn't take long to catch a fish because this little guy was caught in about 8 seconds. He got his picture taken and then Gabriel threw him back in the pond. After seeing this little fish, I understood about the worm. Sorry that it isn't a very good picture. Trust me, it shows a little fish, maybe about two inches long.
The ride back was considerably harder because it was considerably hotter. The last 5-8 miles were a slogfest. The reward was a Polar Pop from the new Circle K around the corner from the start of the trail. Sort of like an Icee, but "stays colder longer," according to the sign. Wild Cherry.
I was supposed to do a one-mile brick run after the ride. Not in 100F temperature. So, I still have to do that tonight. I'll probably get in about 8pm after the temperature gets down to mid 80's.
Tomorrow will be the run to Dish. Ideally this 9-mile run would be on fresh legs, but not this week. Should be interesting. But, I do get pancakes after completing this run.
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