May 14, 2010,
Went out early again but today the weather was a little warmer, in the 50s. Went south to Sea Girt. On the way back, 5 hard core bikers came up to me in Belamr. Since the wind was a cross wind and a little at my back, I decided to see if I coud stay with them. I was in my big chain ring so I just started to peddle harder. To my surprise I was able to stay with them. We were riding about 22 mph. I stayed with them thru Deal and then I had to head back home. My heart rate got up into zone 4 but I felt like I could have stayed with them for several miles longer. But there really is no need to push it that hard for my rides. It is all about the miles and the dream not the competition and the race.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 60
Total Distance: 30 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 58 minutes
Phil
Friday, May 14, 2010
Full Winter Gear
May 13, 2010,
Beautiful Sunny day but the temperature is in the high 30s to low 40s when I started to ride. I even saw frost on the ground and it is mid May. I put on my full compliment of winter clothes including bootys and left to ride around 7 am. Problem was that around 9:30 it started to warm up and I was over dressed. That is the life of a biker. Had a good ride to Sandy Hook and back.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 50 miles
Total Time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
Phil
Beautiful Sunny day but the temperature is in the high 30s to low 40s when I started to ride. I even saw frost on the ground and it is mid May. I put on my full compliment of winter clothes including bootys and left to ride around 7 am. Problem was that around 9:30 it started to warm up and I was over dressed. That is the life of a biker. Had a good ride to Sandy Hook and back.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 50 miles
Total Time: 3 hours and 25 minutes
Phil
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Back Indoors
May 12, 2010,
The weather never cleared up today, so at noon I got on my bike inside. I did a 2 hour Spinerval workout. Had not done one in a while. It was hard but I felt really good after completing it. Tomorrow I plan on getting up early to ride. I have to take my wife to the dentist in the afternoon. I want to do at least 4 hours so I will try and start by 7 am. I just read the press release from Central Jersey Bank in regards to publicizing the event and the goal of raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It should start appearing in newspapers in the next week or so. The unknown is exciting and I can't wait to get going so the unknown will become known!
Core Strength Exercises
Quad lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 350
Total Distance: 45 miles
Total Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes
Phil
The weather never cleared up today, so at noon I got on my bike inside. I did a 2 hour Spinerval workout. Had not done one in a while. It was hard but I felt really good after completing it. Tomorrow I plan on getting up early to ride. I have to take my wife to the dentist in the afternoon. I want to do at least 4 hours so I will try and start by 7 am. I just read the press release from Central Jersey Bank in regards to publicizing the event and the goal of raising money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. It should start appearing in newspapers in the next week or so. The unknown is exciting and I can't wait to get going so the unknown will become known!
Core Strength Exercises
Quad lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 350
Total Distance: 45 miles
Total Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes
Phil
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Just Me and the Birds
May 11, 2010,
After a day off I was anxious to get on the bike early in the day. Even though it was in the 40s, I was up and dressed in all my winter clothes even though it was mid May. I decided to ride to Sandy Hook. The wind was not to bad, though I knew it was there. Once I got on the Hook it was so peaceful. For those who don't not know what Sandy Hook is, let me tell you. It is a national park off of New Jersey. It is an island about 5 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. You can swim, boat, fish, run, walk just about do anything. One of the most popular things to do is bird watch. Just biking and watching the trees you see some really beautiful birds. Today because of the weather, there was no one on the Hook. Just me and the birds and it was peaceful. Once the warm weather comes and the sun, the people come in large numbers. I will enjoy the peace while I can.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 50 miles
Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Phil
After a day off I was anxious to get on the bike early in the day. Even though it was in the 40s, I was up and dressed in all my winter clothes even though it was mid May. I decided to ride to Sandy Hook. The wind was not to bad, though I knew it was there. Once I got on the Hook it was so peaceful. For those who don't not know what Sandy Hook is, let me tell you. It is a national park off of New Jersey. It is an island about 5 miles long and 1/2 mile wide. You can swim, boat, fish, run, walk just about do anything. One of the most popular things to do is bird watch. Just biking and watching the trees you see some really beautiful birds. Today because of the weather, there was no one on the Hook. Just me and the birds and it was peaceful. Once the warm weather comes and the sun, the people come in large numbers. I will enjoy the peace while I can.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 50 miles
Total Time: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Phil
Monday, May 10, 2010
A Rest Day
May 10, 2010,
I took today off after 10 days of straight riding. Feel like I playing hooky from school. I just do not know how to make a day off part of my training. Only 6 weeks to go. I am starting to get a little anxious but excited to just get on the bike and go. Weather is still supposed to be cold the next several days but if there is no rain I am going outside to bike.
Crunches: 500
Core Strength exercises
Quad lifts
Arm lifts
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
I took today off after 10 days of straight riding. Feel like I playing hooky from school. I just do not know how to make a day off part of my training. Only 6 weeks to go. I am starting to get a little anxious but excited to just get on the bike and go. Weather is still supposed to be cold the next several days but if there is no rain I am going outside to bike.
Crunches: 500
Core Strength exercises
Quad lifts
Arm lifts
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Sunday, May 9, 2010
The Cold and Wind Have Returned
May 9, 2010,
I thought I as all done with riding inside. Today I was up at 5:30 am, my grandson is still with us, so I just got on the bike indoors and rode easy for a while. Was going to take the day off but the easy peddling was about the same. I really did not have much more time as I went to my daughters for mother's day. The next two days are suppose to be cold and windy again. Will have to see if I take a day off or brave the outside weather. Getting close to the event. Only six weeks left to go. Tomorrow I am going to send an update email to everyone reminding them about what I am doing and asking for their support.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 20 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 308 miles
Total Weekly Time: 21 hours
Phil
I thought I as all done with riding inside. Today I was up at 5:30 am, my grandson is still with us, so I just got on the bike indoors and rode easy for a while. Was going to take the day off but the easy peddling was about the same. I really did not have much more time as I went to my daughters for mother's day. The next two days are suppose to be cold and windy again. Will have to see if I take a day off or brave the outside weather. Getting close to the event. Only six weeks left to go. Tomorrow I am going to send an update email to everyone reminding them about what I am doing and asking for their support.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 20 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 308 miles
Total Weekly Time: 21 hours
Phil
Saturday, May 8, 2010
A Confidence Builder
May 8, 2010,
I did not plan a long ride today because my grandson is still with us and I knew Rene had a place to go early. But I wanted to ride to see how I would feel after yesterday's ride. Got up early and went for an easy ride. I felt great. No real stiffness and could have gone much further if I had the time. I am now ready to put two 100 mile days back to back as soon as the weather allows.
Core Strength Exercises
Quad lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 23 miles
Total timw: 1 hour and 37 minutes
Phil
I did not plan a long ride today because my grandson is still with us and I knew Rene had a place to go early. But I wanted to ride to see how I would feel after yesterday's ride. Got up early and went for an easy ride. I felt great. No real stiffness and could have gone much further if I had the time. I am now ready to put two 100 mile days back to back as soon as the weather allows.
Core Strength Exercises
Quad lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 23 miles
Total timw: 1 hour and 37 minutes
Phil
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