Family Time

September 19 and 20, 2009

This weekend was spent at my daughter's in Wayne,Pa outside of Philadelphia. In order to respect the time for my family I had to fit my biking in when time would allow. On Saturday I got up very early and did an easy 17 miles. Since it was the day after my first 60 miler I was interested to see how my body would feel. No problem. Felt good and nothing hurt. After the ride we left for my daughter's. Really enjoyed the day with my grand kids.

Since I like to ride in the mornings and have it beind me before the day begins, Sunday was a little challenge. I actually did something I am not used to. We were at my daughter's so Rene could baby sit her kids on Sunday morning while I took Dani to the Philadelphia Distance Run, a 1/2 marathon race she had entered. Not used to going to these big races and not running. A bit of a change. Dani did great and it was a perfect day and event. After the race I picked up Rene and we headed home. Now my mind starts to play tricks. I would get home around 2:15. Should run, should I take the day off and watch football, mind games. Actually the decision was easy. It was beautiful out and I really did want to bike. I went out and did 29 miles. Good effort and felt real relaxed on the bike.

So the totals for the week were my highest yet since I started training.

Total mileage: 189 miles
Total time on the bike: 12 hours

Feel really good and hopefully I will continue to raise the weekly totals. I am looking forward to couple of more good rides this week as the weather forecast is on the sunny side.

Phil