December 13, 2009
Got up early today to bike. I was anxious to see how I would feel after my first 6 hour ride indoors. Pretty predictable. My buttocks were sore, I was anxious on the ride, wanting it to be over before I really got into it. Even though I had planned only to ride 2 hours it seemed a lot longer. I learned a couple of things from today's ride. First, I have to start putting long rides back to back to train my body for the experience. Second, when riding indoors I have to plan what I am going to watch or listen to. I can't just get on the bike for 3 hours and spin. Each day I will plan my next ride for the full length of time. I was amazed how quickly the 6 hour ride went when I had something to follow.
I have set goals for each week now.My schedule for this week called for 240 miles. Because of the 100 miler, I wound up dong 289 miles with a days rest. Average of 48 miles for each day rode. The good part is I feel good. I did notice I lost 3 pounds and now my weight is down to 142. I believe my best biking weight will be about 138. I just have to watch and make sure I keep eating as the miles per week go up.
Total Distance: 30 miles
Total Time: 2 hours
Phil
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