Long, hot day across Kansas!! Flat country here. Drank lots of water and was very grateful when I finally got to Topeka!!
I seem to hit a wall about @ 400 miles and I stopped for lunch then. My legs were weak underneath me and I’m sure it is due to the heat.
I’m certainly glad that I’ve been training my body, getting ready for this trip. All those squats made my legs strong!! When I would tell people about training for my trip they usually say the same thing, “Are you riding every day.” I would think to myself, why would I ride every day, I know how to ride? For a brief moment, I would wonder if I’m doing something wrong. “No, I’m training like an athlete would, to prepare my body.” “Good idea”, they would always say!!
My Dragon Slayer is running beautifully!! Strong and sure, she carries me over the miles!! A few times, her gas light came on, I always get nervous when that happens. She can go about 150 miles on a tank when I’m doing 80. She does much better on gas mileage at 70 or below!!
When I arrived at the hotel, I could barely hold onto my emotions and the tears wanted to come. I sure cry a lot!! I miss everyone at home and I was hungry, hot and tired. I didn’t even clean up before I went to eat. The girl at the restaurant was sweet to me and got me my food quickly!! I felt so much better after I ate!! Laid my head down and off to sleep I went!!
Posted by Linda Patterson on the run!!
Long day of riding helps in going to sleep quickly. I have experienced Kansas ….a different kind of beauty …no mountains for sure. God has created a beautiful country and has lots of variety. You are doing great Linda ..the Lord has given you the strength!