Physical Failure

The kamikaze grasshoppers scored a hit yesterday. The slightly fat lip I received is a testament to their impact force. So not only have I been beaten by small insects, but my knee has been hurting for a couple of days. Either because I'm getting old or just want an excuse to be lazy, another rest day is in order. Most of the other pains I have experienced have gone away on their own and I'm sure this would have also, but I just decided to be extra cautious. I'm pretty sure the pain developed from pushing to high a gear in the mountains. It was feeling better in the last 20 miles of the day over rolling landscape, to the point I was questioning my decision to take a rest day. Everything else is feeling much better, my body has definitely become much stronger. Celina Tn is a beautiful city and as good a spot to rest as any. Though I have all of the extra energy that my body is generating with no outlet. I actually rode 65 miles this morning and I don't know what to do with myself. I think tomorrow will be interesting at best. Too bad there isn't a climbing gym here. It's ironic that my only source of transport is the bike and I'm trying not to ride it so that I can rest.