Trying to do intervals feels like mental gymnastics. My bicycle computer isn’t set to remind me when it\’s time to begin the next hard effort; so I have to rely on my mind. That\’s surprisingly difficult.

This morning I did force work; and during the second set, I lost count of the intervals. For the first set, I did three efforts of 30-45 seconds; with easier riding for 90 seconds before the next hard push. During the second set, I suddenly couldn’t remember whether I had done three efforts; or only two!

On the way back home, I had a slight breeze against me; and I worked at pushing the pace against it for 30 seconds; riding easily for a minute and a half;  and then doing another hard effort. After 15-20 minutes of this, I couldn’t keep track any more. My mental gymnastics need a lot more exercise, I think. They certainly aren’t ready for the Olympics; nor even the local competition.

This morning it was about 10 degrees warmer than it was yesterday; and I didn’t need to add a second layer to my legs. I didn’t need thermal socks, either. 🙂

Socks Daze

But tonight it’s going to get colder again; and on top of that, rain is likely. All day it’s going to get even cooler; and tomorrow night’s low won’t be much above freezing. Ditto for Friday night.

I hope I can ride to the supermarket before work tomorrow, and get a few things. I really need to go to the salvage store Saturday; because when I got home after my last visit, I saw that I’d been undercharged for three items. It’ll be a cold ride, though! Are there any mental gymnastics that can keep me warmer?