Psyching upfor the bike

Ok so, tomorrow is a big day for me. Not only do I get to do a long run, but I along with a fine feathered friend, will be meeting Mr. P for a trial run of the duathalon. As such I am only planning to spin this morning!

I am a bit nervous about tomorrow-ok who's kidding who-a lot. It didn't help, when this fellow I go the gym with (who loves to give me unsolicited words of advice that often make me feel bad) told me that I would be crazy to ride in the rain. He went onto say that with my skinny road bike tires (which he referred to as slicks) would be skidding all over the place and that a likelihood of a crash would be great.

Now I know I should put this out of my mind. I know that this is just one person's opinion. But the suggestion has been planted and despite my best efforts it's niggling in the back of my mind and unnerving me! However, I believe that at the end of the day, I must learn to ride in the rain, wind, dust, you name it unless I can find someone who can 100 percent accurately predict the weather in Calgary Aug1st?

On another note, I bought a bike jacket and chose to match the color with my Snagster. This was quite by accident, but I love it....and the color is.....Red. Red also happens to be a color that reminds me of a Seema who puts up my daily QOTD, and provides me with inspiration, knowledge and encouragement. She is behind me 100 percent, and she she is not afraid to call me on my BS (please refer to the quote about how the Internet does not lie for anyone interested). But most of all, her friendship is based on honesty, integrity and a never-ending, always and forever love. I am so lucky to have her in my life!

So well I can not take Seema on my bike, (well I could but this would spell disaster for the both of us) this red jacket will remind me of her, and the inspiration she has given me. Red BTW is a great color I have since found out. In researching the meaning I found the following on the Internet:

Red is hot. It's a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare. Red is Cupid and the Devil.

Nature of Red:

A stimulant, red is the hottest of the warm colors. Studies show that red can have a physical effect, increasing the rate of respiration and raising blood pressure.

The expression seeing red indicates anger and may stem not only from the stimulus of the color but from the natural flush (redness) of the cheeks, a physical reaction to anger, increased blood pressure, or physical exertion.

Culture of Red:

Red is power, hence the red power tie for business people and the red carpet for celebrities and VIPs (very important people).

Flashing red lights denote danger or emergency. Stop signs and stop lights are red to get the drivers' attention and alert them to the dangers of the intersection.

In some cultures, red denotes purity, joy, and celebration. Red is the color of happiness and prosperity in China and may be used to attract good luck.

Red is often the color worn by brides in the East while it is the color of mourning in South Africa. In Russia the Bolsheviks used a red flag when they overthrew the Tsar, thus red became associated with communism. Many national flags use red. The red Ruby is the traditional Fortieth Wedding Anniversary gift.

Red sounds good to me, and if it attracts attention and gets people to notice, and to stay away from me on the bike, I will be a very happy girl indeed!