Notes
Very windy today. I had assumed that the wind was out of the west, that way I would have the wind at my back for the return trip. However the wind was coming from the south so I had the wind directly in my face for the last 3 miles. The wind really affect my pace as well because it was at my back for the first 3 miles and I didn't realize it. This caused me to feel like I was doing better and push a little harder at the beginning which hurt me in the end because I had very little left and was coming back in the wind. Gusts must have been around 20mph. The last 3 miles (and first 3 miles) were the hilliest part also. With the wind at my back and just starting out, all was fine. But on the way back with the wind in my face and out of gas, they were quite challenging. I also forgot to bring a water bottle and didn't eat anything before going out so I was very low on fuel and had no water. I think both things affected me as well. My body felt pretty good overall. Legs were fine, my left arm (which I use predominantly to support myself) went a little numb towards the end, my back bothered me a little on my right side, and my seat was fine.