So, another 22 miles of c2c training completed but OMG what a struggle.
1/3 of the way up the final gradient the hill demon came and perched on my shoulder for the ride.
'Get off and walk' he whispered intimately into my ear. 'You know you want to'.
Aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh.
'You're almost home. You're not enjoying it. GIVE UP!' he crooned.
I'm happy to report I put my head down, kept the legs turning and eventually ditched the demon in a pothole near the top.
BUT.....will there ever come a point when I can 'do' hills without it being a struggle?
Is there a magic number of hills or miles after which I'll start to actually enjoy the climbs??
I don't ever remember suffering quite as much when I was a regular MTBer - maybe coz you know the climb will be rewarded with an exciting downhill section.
Help!!
1/3 of the way up the final gradient the hill demon came and perched on my shoulder for the ride.
'Get off and walk' he whispered intimately into my ear. 'You know you want to'.
Aaaaarrrrrgggggghhhhh.
'You're almost home. You're not enjoying it. GIVE UP!' he crooned.
I'm happy to report I put my head down, kept the legs turning and eventually ditched the demon in a pothole near the top.
BUT.....will there ever come a point when I can 'do' hills without it being a struggle?
Is there a magic number of hills or miles after which I'll start to actually enjoy the climbs??
I don't ever remember suffering quite as much when I was a regular MTBer - maybe coz you know the climb will be rewarded with an exciting downhill section.
Help!!