I met a guy last week who is going to be doing both Boise 70.3 and Vineman Full this year. Those are two of my big races. We talked a bit and he's done several IM distance races and has done pretty well. After we talked, he texted me and wrote, "We should get in a ride sometime".
So its been a few days and I don't know what to write back. I love getting in training and getting to know people but the last thing I want to do is be is an anchor and blow someones training. So even though I'd love to ride, I haven't answered.
I'm still waiting for a friend from church to let me know when we can ride. I've asked him several times but he isn't answering. What if he doesn't want to ride with me for the same reason that I don't want to ride with Mr. Speedy?
When I invite someone to ride, I really do want to ride and am okay with the speed they ride. My goal isn't to try to show off or ride them into the ground. In fact, I hope they just want to ride a comfortable ride and get some time in on the bike.
So, in the triathlete, endurance world, is this sort of invitation just a nicety or do people really expect me to take them up on the offer? Please let me know so I can respond soon to Mr. Speedy.
I say come right out and say, "I love getting in training and getting to know people but the last thing I want to do is be is an anchor and blow someones training" - what you said! What kind of speeds were you hoping to sustain (and is it in your realm). Just start out with a casual "friends" ride outside your training session and see where they take you.
ReplyDeleteI don't have anyone to ride with right now, so I'd love for someone to offer me an invite, but I would probably ask them the same things and be clear about what my abilities are as a relatively new rider.
Could build into something great - either for training or just fun group rides.
Good luck!