Tried to beat the heat today and go on a morning ride instead of the NVP Thursday night ride, which is what I wanted to do. But it was too hot even in the morning. I left at about 1045, and it was sort of ok in the shade. I had no energy no strength in my legs, probably because I have been taking too much statin drugs, 20 mg instead of 10 mg, my usual dose. Sometimes I take no statin drugs and my muscles feel better. I get this pre-cramping feeling in my muscles at the high dosage. But, it reduced my cholesterol to 125, which is amazingly low for me. This was a hilly ride, and I kind of bonked by the time I got to Slough Road. I thought about cutting it short, but decided to keep going, since it was mostly downhill anyway. I did a few adjustments of my seat, moving it forward a little. I think that helped me with my piriformis, it didn't hurt as much. I can't move the seat post down anymore than it is already.
I just checked my time going up Sugar and Corn and Brown, and it was very slow compared to my best times.