More learning to do!

Hello followers- today is another rainy day in the city, and happens to coincide with a recovery day.

I have been busy preparing for today because I am planning on visiting Mr. C at the bike shop for a lesson in tire changing. In exchange for assisting me, I promised to bring him some power bars and home made energy gels.

So yesterday, I spent time gathering the chemicals err...I mean ingredients to make the gels. I have every imaginable medium chain triglyceride's, endurance and recovery enhancers (all legal of course). My hours spent canning over the last couple of years was also useful to assist with ensuring a gel, and of course having the necessary preservatives on hand so I don't poison Mr. C. I must say my kitchen was a mess, and if anyone peered in, they could have easily suspected I was working in a Meth lab! In the end, I made 2 kinds of gels- one that is Apple Cinnamon and the other one, Chocolate Mint. I like the former one better, and have to tap myself on the back as they are both pretty good for a first try. The real test will come from trying them while working out!

I am also debating on whether or not to purchase some aerobars for my bike. The clip on kind are relatively inexpensive and Mr. P seems to think I am ready for them. While the aerobars will help with time performance on the bike, what really appeals to me, is that you can mount a water bottle with a long straw on them so you don't have to reach down for your water bottle!

Well...wish me luck-hopefully I will not blow up my tire-and I can get away from this experience feeling more confident so that if I do get a flat, it won't put me out of the game!