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Neck and Neck

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We hear of two contestants running neck and neck, when the race is really close. I remember seeing runners in a foot race as they crossed the finish line; and there were two who were shoulder to shoulder, trying like anything to beat each other! It was quite amusing.

During last Sunday’s ride I began to develop cyclist’s neck in the final hour or so. Usually I don’t have problems with it; but this ride was different. It got very hot; and I had to keep refilling my Camel-Bak. That kept more weight on my back, and for longer than usual; and this was also the longest ride I had done in a long time. 

I think some isometric exercises might help; and so would exercises for the rhomboid muscles. I’ve had some of them in my off-bike work for several years; but unfortunately have been too lax about keeping up that vital off-bike work. I’m too busy composing blogs and devising menus!

Planning menus/preparing food and blogging are definitely running a close race. They constantly try to edge each other out; and I need to keep both up and running. It really makes me miss working from home!

Add to that diet burnout. I can\’t seem to keep on track; and this evening I finally said \”Enough\”, and devoured a pint of Talenti®. Maybe that indulgence is what I needed to get back my balance.

I hope nothing starts to compete with my riding! I really need that exercise; and besides, I\’m plain old hooked on cycling. My legs always loved the way it feels to pedal. That\’s a great reason to keep it up!