Scenes from a Lunchtime Ride in East Orlando

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I try to replace a run or two a week with a bike ride. This change helps to reduce wear and tear on the ol' joints and to be honest, it sort of reminds me of my childhood. As a kid growing up in Yuma Arizona in the 70's, my friends and I would often cover large areas on our bikes and the associated "Adventures" are too numerous to list.

As I was crossing a footbridge over a waterway that is a part of a 10 mile loop near my workplace on my lunch hour today, I was able to get pretty close to the Big Poppa shown in the images here. It reminded me that it is never too late to embark on new adventures.

With that said, count-down to the Space Coast Half Marathon is 5 days and counting. I feel confident that I will be ok as long as I keep the heart rate down and the weather is a little cooler than it has been lately.

Just a reminder that this event is part of a larger ride in March to raise money for the American Diabetes Association. Please feel free to donate. No amount is too small.

Have a Great Thanksgiving and I will provide a summary of the race.