Jack Johnson was right. Things are better together, especially with Chicken Face and good friends.
Things are also better together during Ironman training and I was so thankful for that reminder this past weekend. A long ride on Saturday with Cate and Jana, and… wait for it… Chicken Face’s first “clipped in” ride. Can you see my heart smiling?!
Saturday’s weather was pure riding perfection as I took the girls throughout some East Bay routes, including Patterson Pass.
Photo courtesy of Jana.
Cate and I at the top!
Now on to Sunday…
Over Christmas, Chicken Face had given me an amazing gift: he told me that he would try cycling! Giddy with excitement, we’ve been getting affordable gear for him and I couldn’t wait for him to take his first “clipped-in ride.” We were supposed to go on a little ride together on Sunday, but because my lazy ass overslept on Friday, I had to move my long run to Sunday. But Chicken Face threw in a surprise saying that he’d ride with me while I ran.
We’ve never done the whole “you ride, I run” thing, but it was just the motivation I needed to drag my heavy legs out. Plus, Chicken Face proved once again what a stud he was and that cycling is no problem for him.
Plus, because he has to ride so slow while I was running, it was like having a paparazzi circle you for 10 miles.
One of the things I love most about sports are the memories you make doing them with other people. Come join me sometime, I’d love some company!
Happy running!
Would love to see a post on the affordable gear you guys have purchased. Since working in Belfast I started cycling to work and have a basic road bike for the 7mi trek each way. I’ve been liking it a lot and want to take on some longer rides and am looking to get shoes clips ect, suggestions appreciated!
Love the idea — I’ll put together a post on that soon! But in the mean time, check out LeftLane Sports or The Clymb. They always have great deals!
love that last pic of you! glad you had a fun weekend 🙂
Any tips about cycling gear? affordable? i am doing two sprint tri’s this year and need something…. help?!
Great idea! I’ll put together some thoughts and do a post soon!
But in the mean time, check out LeftLane Sports or The Clymb. They always have great deals!
We’re post twins today!
Great job, ChickenFace!
Twinsssss! See you Sunday!
YAY for CF! Foxy wants to get into cycling too 🙂 Yay for supportive and awesome husbands. Also, love the LR pic!
Awwww!!! What a great xmas gift! Sounds like you had a blast! 🙂
I always wanted to get into cycling. Even had a pretty sweet road bike that put a huge dent in my account. And it’s been collecting dust for almost 2 years now. Sigh.
I heard of Patterson Pass,, but have never been out there, Your long ride looks pretty intense! But also beautiful and fun.
Glad CF had a a good ride! Them clip s can be challenging. 🙂 And I love that he supports you and goes out with you on rides/runs.
Dust that bad boy off and make it your new BFF. You’ll love it!
Love training with others too! It makes it soooo much more fun!
Come to NorCal soon so we can ride!
Just catching up on your posts and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one. It is so true, the support and friendship alongside really makes running (and probably cycling, how would I know) better. You ladies are incredible- great work on the brick workouts!