Wind and lights

Wow! What a cycle. It started great and overall was good. I was climbing hills at a great rate. Then the wind and lights kicked in. First of all every light was Red and every junction had a car. sigh. Cars were in the mood to overtake me and then turn right immediately. Not fun. Then the wind played some shenanigans. It culminated in the last climb where I was cruising along and then at the half way stage it was in my face. It was all very odd.

I made it home just in time for my allergy appointment. The last couple of triathlons with wet suits have left me with hives all over my body so I thought it was time to address that. The Olympic had my family and friends a little concerned I wouldn't make it out the water as on Saturday I broke out after practice then I was on benedryl for the main race. Very fun.

So I went to the allergist guy. I'm slightly allergic to eggs, chocolate, peanuts and pecans. Who knew! As the saying goes "If you go looking for something you will find something". So chatting to the doc was interesting. The upshot is I have something called pressure hives. I thought I was allergic so sweat as I get it with supports, watches and belts. Seemingly that is a symptom of the pressure hives. It just means I shouldn't wear a very tight wetsuit and take some pills.

The doc has given me some plan on how to see if I can bring it on. So we will see. I'm just happy it was easily identifiable. Where I come from the doc would have said one of two things "well don't do triathlons" or "Well don't wear a wetsuit". It would be a bit chilly in Boulder reservoirs without one.

Anyway the bike ride. The last climb is weird, I have thought this for years. You get to the top of the steepest point and it looks like its down hill but you cant get any speed. I always thought my quads were shot. The GPS has shown the real reason, I am actually still climbing! Its an optical illusion or something.