Disaster strikes. My hamstring reinjured itself at mile 45 today. A slight twinge at first and then a more constant pain. I had 30 miles to go and no relief in sight. To make matters worse I took a "vitamin" water bottle from some one at the side of the road, drank it and it made me feel wierd for about an hour, as if I had taken Vick's Nyquil. It was bizarre. It put me in a stupor. As obsessive compulsive as I am about only eating and drinking what I bring I can't believe I did that. Istopped for a fewminutes but it didn't help so I soldiered on, albeit 30 percent slower, a snail's pace for me. It was awful.after an hour the fog lifted but the hamstring didn't get much better or much worse. I pedales softly and only with my left leg. Was still the 4th or 5th person in out of 110 but I left early.
So the big question is what I do tomorrow and the rest of the week. I may sag with Rose tomorrow in her van, as she is injured and driving it for an older man who wanted a personal sag wagon in case of issues as he is 79.
I am at Tamo Toledo, north east of Des Moines. The aquatic park here is 5 stars.
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Dad, I'm very proud of you going so far
in biking you truely inspire me in my horseback riding! I hope you arent to sad about not being
able to ride the rest of the trip! but I must say
again most guys your age are lazy old people
that sit screaming cuss words at the TV not
to interesting to me... You are in tip top shape
and mommy and i are very proud of you!
Keep going strong daddy I know you will
do just fine you are a strong man!
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