A Perfect Day

Sunday was a perfect day in Vermont.  Anyone running the Vermont City Marathon must have loved it.  I definitely have mixed feelings about my choice not to do it.  Last year was so cold and wet.  I never even took off my throw away shirt!  I decided I wouldn't do it this year because of that plus because I had done so darn many halves.  But this is a tough race to not be part of when everyone around here is so caught up in it.  Live and learn.

But I went for a spectacular ride with my husband.  If you read my blog often you know that is a rare occurrence.  But it was such a great ride I might be able to convince him to come at least  once a month with me!  We did a loop that involved 5 towns.  It was hilly and  somewhat rugged for his first ride of the season but he did great. It was 30 miles which is a respectable distance.  Camel's Hump  could be seen from many spots and viewpoints.

Camel's Hump from Williston.

Hubby comes up one of many hills like a champ.

Camel's Hump from Hinesburg.

Camel's Hump from Huntington.

Back in Richmond.

I had some other good rides this week but this one was just magical.  I had my road bike back, the weather was perfect, hubby was along, and I had energy galore. In fact after we got home I took a short break and took off again. I visited the cemetery and then extended my ride so I ended up with 52 miles for the day. I truthfully felt like I could have just kept going.  I hope the weather is nice tomorrow as I can't wait to get back out there.  More than once I found myself grinning from ear to ear as I was riding. Bliss!

Oh yeah........I had a really good 8 mile run on Saturday and some good early morning ones during the week. Life is good.