Full Day

I realized last night that my drivers license had to be renewed by the end of today. Given the notorious reputation of long lines at the DMV, I decided to forego my normal early start and deal with the DMV. I took the convertible, and given the last weather forecast, I left the top down. I got there 10 minutes early and the line was already 50 people long. I met a woman in line who was thinking about moving back down to Guatemala - $300K gets you a nice place on the beach for 99 years... interesting conversation, but I digress.

After getting my number, I notice that it is pouring rain outside, and of course I left my top down, so I do the mad dash to the car in my Birkenstocks and get the top and windows in place. I race back to the DMV so I don't lose my place in line, and I arrive just as they call my number.

After getting home and drying out my car in the garage, I decide that I'll wait a while longer to start my bike ride since it is still raining on and off. Sena and I decide to use the time to hang pictures in the basement that we have delayed far too long. We follow this with a spirited game of foosball and a nice lunch (left overs from my birthday dinner the night before).

I finally start preparing for my long brick as the weather starts to clear. I decide 60 miles followed by a 10 mile run would be good if my calf muscle can handle it.

The weather is very close to Hawaii temps and humidity, so it should be a good day. The ride starts off slow, but eventually I get into a good groove. I neat little bug lands on my Bento box and keeps me company for the first 20 miles, trying to avoid what he probably thought was a mighty wind storm. At the first stop light he flies off and continues his life.

About 40 miles into the ride, on a fast, curvy downhill with a car not far behind, a bee gets under my shirt and starts to sting the crap out of my chest. My natural reaction was to whack my chest and yell - fortunately I didn't crash, however, the driver in the car behind me gave me a funny look as she passed.

After getting home after about 65 miles, I started my run. It was about 82 degrees and 66 percent humidity. I carried two 16 oz water bottles, one with Heed, the other just plain water. The run was really good and my calf didn't bother me too much. I wanted to speed up in the last 3 miles, but decided not to push my luck by straining my calf muscle any further.

When I got home, Sena asked me if I was in the mood for Sushi - I'm always in the mood for Sushi. We tried a new place and had a nice time.

When we got home we saw the end of the Tivo'd So. Carolina Game against #2 ranked LSU (my daughter Erika goes to So. Carolina). LSU won, but So. Carolina put up a good fight.