Hill ride

I thought I would push myself a little today, and go for a shorter loop but with a couple of hills. I had tackled almost the same route back when I started getting 'on my bike'. I realised how unfit I was as I struggled up the very short but steep hills.

A good measure of my progress then I reckoned. And it was. Yeah I puffed a bit up the steep one at the start (not warmed up enough), but generally I was pleased. I felt fitter and more able to tackle the hills.

I also got to try out Run Keeper on my iPhone. I'll be reviewing that in more detail in another post, but first impressions are good.

Hilly route shown in Run Keeper

8.65 miles
46 mins
11.20mph average speed
311ft climbed
Country lanes / MTB

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