A non-RAAM ride today

In my little quest to ride across America using the same general course as the true RAAM, I need to use topo software made by DeLorme and co-developed with Racermate to add all of the good elevation changes, turns, descents, and other general road features. Supposedly, this software will arrive tomorrow thanks to UPS. Then, I will take up the course again. Today, I was a little tired. I have changed my level of intensity over the past month and a half. I rode under my anaerobic threshold for that period of time. Sure, the benefits abound when you don't feel tired from the previous day's ride. But I think there are some drawbacks wherein you lose the same type of power and just feeling as you ride. I have made adjustments to my pedals as well. Speedplay pedals and cleats wear out. Period. End of story. In the past year, two sets of Zero CroMo pedals ended up on eBay because they started to wear. So, to offset the high costs of replacement of cleats (which wear out quickly as well), Shimano pedals, the Ultegra RD-6620 series pedal, became my main pedal. I hope to use these pedals a long time. To make the personal decision to stay with the pedals, cleats were on sale for $12.00, and I picked up 4 extra sets. First thing, let me say these pedals ROCK! Sure, the adjustments are still being made to compare with the position of the Speedplay pedals, but I feel secure in how my foot and shoe grip the pedal. Lateral movement or a rocking moment is nil. Speedplay pedals made this feature an unheadlined negative. Who cares about cornering when you are riding on a CompuTrainer when it is 95degrees F and 100% humid outside? Not, I. Once the UPS man arrives, I will install the software and get the courses made. Enjoy riding my friends.