A prayer

A simple prayer during yesterday's brick workout under the hot sun:

Teach me Lord to remember.

For every stroke in the water, every turn of the crank and every stride on the road,
I shall remember to give thanks for manifold goodness and blessings.

The sun may be blazing hot and my HR in overdrive,
I remember those who are less privileged -
who have never worn a pair of nike or addidas shoes,
and yet find pure joy in running barefooted.

The climb may seem formidable and my quads are cramping,
I remember those who are less privileged -
who have to cycle 60km every day just to commute to work,
to provide for their children back home.

The race may be too demanding and I feel like giving up,

I remember those who are less privileged -

those who can't even walk, or stand, or talk,

and yet they are not giving up on life.

Help me Lord to remember.

Hitting the 30kph average

For the longest time, we have been languishing in the sub-30kph average in our rides. Along came EN and he pulled us to hit the new high over 60km.

The next ride, SC kept us at that magical 30kph average over the same route, and we were beaming from ear to ear.

Following that, we came in at 28 kph average, over almost 60 km, but with two loops of Kaki Bukit. Thanks to CS and SC. We are definitely on a roll here :)

Should be a nice ITT for our friends next week.