I ask because I wondered that you may have it wrong.

I cycle and run competitively. Sometimes in training for events I go out for a ride which is simply for enjoyment (and like you I'll be smiling) and then other times its to give it some welly and put my heart rate in certain levels which will hopefully increase my fitness and form in events. At those times I'm not being miserable (after all, you don't see Mo Farrah or Chris Froome smiling and waving when they're in the red zone! Not incidentally that I have much in common with the ability of either of those two gentlemen). So you see, its nothing personal and its not being miserable it's just that its hurting a fair bit and I couldn't raise a smile if I tried. If its me you see on a bike then I apologise and assure you that at all other times I think I am a very friendly sort and would happily buy you a beer!

Posted By: Chopper, Jun 11, 12:41:38