First Team Training Ride

First I would like to say thank you to all of you who have donated and are sponsoring me in the Giretto. Your support and donations are greatly appreciated! In just a few short days after announcing the Giretto as a Livestrong fundraising event, you have helped me to raise $1,732.00!

We had our first team ride on Sunday. Originally it was supposed to be 25 miles but we felt great after the first trip down River Road (just about the only stretch of road in this part of Western Pennsylvania that is flat!) and back so we decided to do it twice. It was great to be able to ride as a team, really finding a rhythm and learning that we seem to work very well together.

Even though my heart rate stayed primarily in Zone 2 and 3 for the entire ride, my legs really fatigued at the end making the climb back to Gino (my Dad)’s house quite intense. My quads had pretty much given up so I couldn’t stand on the last climb, forcing me to stay in the saddle working my hamstrings. I definitely need and look forward to a rest day tomorrow.