The problem with late dinners; bad choices equal consequences. Guess I was thirsty after evening outing with wifey. Had two too many iced teas which affected my sleep. Started not to go out at all. Especially since thunderstorms in forecast! Thought I’d depart 6am to beat predicted storms; hugging pillow. Left 7:30am zoom to lfp where a gazillion runners bouncing up & down the trail. Running szn. Wind at my back entire way there, felt fantastic! On way back ran into Gregory Palmer SideShowGary about our third time running into one another along lfp. Nothing but face full of headwind. Hands were numb occasionally during this ride. Felt first drop at 90th & Vincennes and drizzle by 99th. Had a few close calls cycling on main roads; scenarios that didn’t feel or look right, hit brakes, switch to high gear. On both instances a car turning left in my blindspot. No muscle cramps or soreness. No major rest stops. Stopped a few times for water, once for restroom & talk to SideShowGary. Hit a short MTT segment - feels like I’m cheating on my neighborhood trail.