Monday I got up, fixed and ate bfast, cleaned up, readied van for travel, then drove into Snap for the 8:45 fitness class. What exercises awaited and how would my body respond. Karl figured it out. One exercise was running in place while fighting against a stretch cord. I came up lame when I pulled muscle(s) in my left calf. Broke down in action. I protected my leg for the rest of the session. Post work out stretch brought no relief. I drip sweat. Took a shower then moved on.
I bought h2o @ the water store. Jason sells ionized h2o which is a bit basic pH with added back in minerals. Tastes really smooth. $1.50 a gallon.
Drove over to Dave’s shop. I bought a killer sandwich @ Sedona Memories next door. Mike, the owner, treated me to his chocolate chip cookie. Mmmm good and stuffed.
Drove down to Bike and Bean and hung out till dinner time. Tony said that I had bothered him enough.
I drove down canyon to PJs for their grilled chicken salad, a beer, and part of first half of Ala and ND football game. Ala was having their way making for a blowout. No excitement so i left.
A small video rental shop still survives. I stopped in. i rented Killer Joe.
I drove out to Beaverhead flats for the night. Night time temps are still below freezing.
This AM my calf was still smarting when I finally slid off my bed.
My thinking was an easy solo ride from BnB to test out leg and session some problems. I drove up to Bike and Bean. At the shop Plumber Phil was engaging Jimmie, Simon, and Jason in conversation about potential new trails. There is an environment of cooperation between the FS and the legal trail builders. Planning sessions and public meetings have been occurring to grapple w/ the heart propelled users trail needs.
Jason invited me on his ride to ride the Hogs. I said i would ride what i could. I pedaled working my left calf. Out of nowhere a muscle in the inside of my left quad started barking. Too much pain to push on pedal on the climbs. I chose to bail b4 Hogs then rode back to the shop on easy trails.
I drove back to West Sedona and Snap for a shower. By then other muscles in my body worked yesterday were starting to complain. What doesn’t kill me will make me stronger. I will continue w/ the fitness class that works my body in so many different ways than just mtn biking which if I would have remained pedaling I wouldn’t be whining.
I am back out @ Deer Pass, same group of campers are still @ my preferred spot, look like squatters.
Going to rest tomorrow, may my muscles recover in resting.