So last weekend was a big one for my riding. I got in back to back days of 37 and 39 miles. They were actually on the same course but I got lost on the second day! I have learned that there are all sorts of routes mapped out around Littleton and the surrounding towns. There are little symbols painted on the road. I saw a Pi symbol at the end of my road so I decided to follow it. The route took me through Westford, Chelmsford, Carlisle, Bedford, Concord and Acton. The first day was pretty fun. I rode a bit slower while looking for the little Pi signs on the road to see where to go. At one point I saw West Billerica Liquors and I couldn't believe I was that far from home. I was a great ride. The next day I decided to do the same route. Now that I had a vague idea of where I was going, I picked up the pace a bit. But I was a little careless and missed a turn that added two extra miles. On Sunday, Annie, Jordan and I went to a road race in Stow. Jordan got to stay with Grampy Gaebel while Annie and I ran. It was a 5K and we wanted to run 8:30 pace. I told Annie not to worry and just follow me. I would hit 8:30 at mile one. So much for my pacing prowess, we got to mile one and I checked my watch. Right on!! Not really, it was 7:57. I don't think Annie was happy but she soldiered on. Mile two was faster at 7:53 and we dropped off to 8:30 on mile three. We averaged 8:10 pace so I was very happy for Annie. I think she can break 8 minute pace by the end of the summer. Congratulations to fellow AB grad, Mark Mayall who won the race pretty easily.
Tomorrow I am hoping for my first half century (50 milier). Wish me luck.