I headed out today on the handcycle with the goal of reclaiming my old running routes. Hills are a lot of work, so I have been looking for the easiest routes to get out of Coventry. That seems to be straight through the commercial strip. There is a lot of curiosity directed toward my handcycle, so I had hoped to avoid this option for the sake of not interupting my workout, but until I am stronger, it is the best choice. At least it will give me a chance to familiarize the neighborhood with my new wheels.

Once past the school, I was able to remain on mostly flat section  for most of the ride. I am getting much better at steering. I rode over to lower lake in the Shaker Lakes area. This is one of my favorite places in the world. Since I was a little kid, I have played, hiked, biked, run, made out with girls, become intoxicated, and now handcycled around this lake. It is one thing that has been a great loss to me since mobility became an issue. It was so special to ride around the lake.

I went 5 miles today without a break. My arms do feel it.

Northcoast Multisports has offered me a slot in the twinsburg du. I will do the race as a relay. My friend bbop will be the runner as he was last summer at the pirate triathlon. I am thinking also of the Cleveland marathon or 10k. This will all depend on how quickly  recover from these  early workouts and am able to build my endurance. The 10k is a realistic goal and probable goal at these point.