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Kicking yourself hurts
I had intended to participate in the Bike Week women's ride this morning. A 25 or 40Km trundle around Sandgate with a bunch of likeminded women. I wanted to go because I figured it'd be a laid-back group ride big enough to have a presence but not so big as to be a big swarm.
I rode to/from work yesterday, and the ride home was hellish. Headwinds most of the way. I decided last night I'd probably be too knackered to do the ride today. I felt bad about it, but MaxBabe wisely told me that I could always change my mind in the morning if I felt good.
I slept in until 0600. The ride starts at 0630 (a mere three minutes away). There's no way I'd make it there on time. And I am absolutely kicking myself, because a) it is a BEAUTIFUL day outside, b) I really wanted to do this ride and c) I should've known I'd be tired from riding to/from work, and planned things so I didn't ride yesterday.
So now instead of riding my bike, I am riding a wave of disappointment. I know it will ebb soon, but for now I'm sad about it. 