Sorry, haven't been keeping up with the blog... I've been busy. I'm thinking about getting a different part-time job. I love working at the tack shop, but there's no need for me to continue working there for peanuts when I can easily make twice as much elsewhere. I've been saying this for a while, though, hehe.
Anyway, I'm coming back March 6th and will be there until the 9th. And I'm bringing the new man! :) His name is Eric, by the way (did I mention that already?). Yeah, that makes it particularly confusing, given that my sister's husband's name is Eric, lol. On Saturday night, Eric, Becky, Eric and I (see what I mean?) are going out to Johnny's Italian Steakhouse I think... yummm. Other than that, I don't think we really have any set plans!
I haven't been on the bike in a while. :( I rode the trainer Monday night, and was supposed to go horseback riding on Tuesday, but we had a big cold front move through, so I skipped it. We actually had a small ice storm last night. Eric and I went horseback riding on Sunday. I booked a trail ride for us, and it was so much fun! It wasn't the typical nose-to-tail trail ride. They actually let us trot and canter, hehe. Eric's horse, William, was missing an eye... they called him One Eyed Willie, lol. I have a soft spot for one-eyed horses, as the first horse I ever rode with Pat was named April and she was missing an eye. ;)
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Been a while!
Wow, sorry, it's been a while since I've written a post! I just don't have a whole lot to say... life is good! The jobs are going well, etc. Things are going well with the new man, too. :) I rode Riley tonight, and he was pretty good... he keeps getting excited whenever we canter, though, lol. He was getting a little pissy tonight, too, heh. I really wish I could take lessons... I don't really have a lot of direction when I ride alone, so I just kind of do whatever. Eh, oh well. It's fun.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Gah... bad ride.
I had a relatively bad ride last night, but I pretty much expected that. I hadn't eaten much yesterday or the day before, so my energy level was already low. Plus, I overextended my right hamstring, and it was sore. It was chilly, so I wore a jersey, arm warmers and a wind breaker. A couple people made fun of me for wearing long-fingered gloves, but I knew as soon as the sun started going down, I'd be freezing without them, and I was right. I never understand why people chide others for their clothing preferences. We all get cold/warm at different rates. Oh well.
So, anyway, I got dropped on the very first hill because they all decided to attack. I don't think even if I had the energy that I would have been able to keep up. I mean, this hill is only 1/4 mile after the start of the ride, and it takes me a good 30 minutes to get really warmed up. Geez. So, I stayed back, and went at my own pace into the headwind. About 5-7 miles into the ride, I became really tired, my back was killing me (I really need to see a chiropractor), my neck was becoming sore, my hamstring hurt, and my knees were already hurting--if it's been a while since I've ridden outside, my knees will start complaining. So, I continued on, even though a part of me really just wanted to turn around. However, I knew the group would worry about me if they didn't see me, so I kept going. At about 13.5 miles, exhausted and in more pain, I turned around. I thought I had seen the rest of the group coming at me, so I figured it was safe. Turns out it wasn't them.
There was a slight tailwind, which was helpful, but the big hills are uphill going back home. It was then that my knees reeeeally started hurting, way more than they ever have before. I did everything I could think of (other than resting, haha) to ease the pain--changing my position, stretching out my legs while in the saddle, massaging my knees, slowing down--but nothing really worked. This went on for pretty much the rest of the ride home. I was miserable. BUT, I'm still really glad I went.
So, anyway, I got dropped on the very first hill because they all decided to attack. I don't think even if I had the energy that I would have been able to keep up. I mean, this hill is only 1/4 mile after the start of the ride, and it takes me a good 30 minutes to get really warmed up. Geez. So, I stayed back, and went at my own pace into the headwind. About 5-7 miles into the ride, I became really tired, my back was killing me (I really need to see a chiropractor), my neck was becoming sore, my hamstring hurt, and my knees were already hurting--if it's been a while since I've ridden outside, my knees will start complaining. So, I continued on, even though a part of me really just wanted to turn around. However, I knew the group would worry about me if they didn't see me, so I kept going. At about 13.5 miles, exhausted and in more pain, I turned around. I thought I had seen the rest of the group coming at me, so I figured it was safe. Turns out it wasn't them.
There was a slight tailwind, which was helpful, but the big hills are uphill going back home. It was then that my knees reeeeally started hurting, way more than they ever have before. I did everything I could think of (other than resting, haha) to ease the pain--changing my position, stretching out my legs while in the saddle, massaging my knees, slowing down--but nothing really worked. This went on for pretty much the rest of the ride home. I was miserable. BUT, I'm still really glad I went.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Updates...
Geez, I just can't keep a secret about my dating life! People just pick up on stuff. During my trip to Omaha, I was sending text messages while I was out with Tennille, and she immediately wanted to know who it was... I must have had a particular smile on my face or something. Becky sent me an e-mail asking me what I did for New Year's Eve, and I didn't answer right away... she picked up on that and thought I was avoiding her, lol.
Anyway, I'm not giving any details to anybody, but yes, I'm dating someone. I don't want to get into too many details because it's still new--and I'm sick and tired of having to explain about my failed relationships, which is why I try to keep this kind of thing quiet for as long as possible. All I'm going to say is this guy is amazing, and he treats me like a queen. Just trying to keep my feet on the ground, mmkay? ;)
So, now that the holidays are finally over, back to riding the bike and the horse! I did ride the trainer at my parents' house during my visit, but have slacked off the last week or so. I got on the trainer last night for 45 minutes--and damn, it's pretty evident that just the last couple of weeks have really caught up with me. I normally try to do intervals, and get my heart rate up to 180, then rest for a few minutes. It took FOREVER (at least compared to a couple weeks ago) to get my heart rate to that point. Yikes. I'm going to have to climb on the trainer again tomorrow... there's also talk of a night ride this Thursday (it's going to be in the 70s! WOOT!), and I'm really considering going.
I worked at the tack shop tonight, and went horseback riding afterwards. :) Riley is most definitely opinionated, but that actually makes it somewhat easier to ride him--he lets me know what works and what doesn't. If I'm doing something he doesn't like, he'll raise his head and tense his back. He's a very smart, sensitive horse, and I really like him. I had a good ride on him tonight... just did a few shoulder-ins, some figure 8s, and a bit of stretching. He's a cool horse, but he does need some work. I need a trainer, though, if I really want to improve him. Sigh.
Anyway, I'm not giving any details to anybody, but yes, I'm dating someone. I don't want to get into too many details because it's still new--and I'm sick and tired of having to explain about my failed relationships, which is why I try to keep this kind of thing quiet for as long as possible. All I'm going to say is this guy is amazing, and he treats me like a queen. Just trying to keep my feet on the ground, mmkay? ;)
So, now that the holidays are finally over, back to riding the bike and the horse! I did ride the trainer at my parents' house during my visit, but have slacked off the last week or so. I got on the trainer last night for 45 minutes--and damn, it's pretty evident that just the last couple of weeks have really caught up with me. I normally try to do intervals, and get my heart rate up to 180, then rest for a few minutes. It took FOREVER (at least compared to a couple weeks ago) to get my heart rate to that point. Yikes. I'm going to have to climb on the trainer again tomorrow... there's also talk of a night ride this Thursday (it's going to be in the 70s! WOOT!), and I'm really considering going.
I worked at the tack shop tonight, and went horseback riding afterwards. :) Riley is most definitely opinionated, but that actually makes it somewhat easier to ride him--he lets me know what works and what doesn't. If I'm doing something he doesn't like, he'll raise his head and tense his back. He's a very smart, sensitive horse, and I really like him. I had a good ride on him tonight... just did a few shoulder-ins, some figure 8s, and a bit of stretching. He's a cool horse, but he does need some work. I need a trainer, though, if I really want to improve him. Sigh.
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