May 21, 2010,
I had my first back to back long rides. Yesterday I did 110 miles and today I did 90 miles. Yesterday was inland with some hills and flats. Today I rode on the shore to the Hook and it was all flat. I struggled today for some reason. First 25 miles were OK but then my back started hurting on and off. I hung in there and after I while I was able to ride comfortably. It was tough today because I ran short of water, did not have anything to eat before I rode and was really not to motivated for some reason. But in the end I completed the first two long rides back to back. Tomorrow I am riding with my Bruce, a good rider. I will meet him at his home, 20 miles round trip from my home, and ride about 40 miles. So that means I will ride a minimum of 60 miles. If I survive the ride with him OK, I might continue and try and do about 5 hours. Will shall see.
Crunches: 350
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 90 miles
Total Time: 6 hours
Phil
Friday, May 21, 2010
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Best Ride Ever
May 20, 2010,
I had the best ride ever today. A friend gave this 100 mile course that I picked up about 4 miles from my home. The weather was beautiful. The course was marked the whole way so I did not have to think where to go. From mile 30 to 85 a hardly saw a car. I was in farm country deep into western central Jersey.Even had some rolling hills which mixed up the ride. I could have been in Iowa for all I new. I had no clue for about 30 miles where I was. It was sunny in the 70s, a light wind and a most enjoyable ride. This will be my core route when I head inland during my "Tour". When I was done I know I could have gone another 20 to 30 miles on the flats on the shore. Tomorrow I will do between 80 and 100 miles just to see how I react after the long ride. I am excited!!!
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 110 miles
Total Time: 7 hours and 13 minutes
Phil
I had the best ride ever today. A friend gave this 100 mile course that I picked up about 4 miles from my home. The weather was beautiful. The course was marked the whole way so I did not have to think where to go. From mile 30 to 85 a hardly saw a car. I was in farm country deep into western central Jersey.Even had some rolling hills which mixed up the ride. I could have been in Iowa for all I new. I had no clue for about 30 miles where I was. It was sunny in the 70s, a light wind and a most enjoyable ride. This will be my core route when I head inland during my "Tour". When I was done I know I could have gone another 20 to 30 miles on the flats on the shore. Tomorrow I will do between 80 and 100 miles just to see how I react after the long ride. I am excited!!!
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 110 miles
Total Time: 7 hours and 13 minutes
Phil
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Great Interval Workout
May 19, 2010,
It was raining outside again today so I did an indoor workout. I found a Spinerval DVD that I had not watched before. It was an hour and half long of an intense interval workout. Had my heart rate in the anaerobic range most of the workout. It really reminded me of my running days when I did intervals, extremely hard while doing them, but you felt great when you finished. That is how it was today. I am looking forward to tomorrow and Friday. The weather is suppose to be warm and sunny. I am going to plan to do 80 to 100 miles each day. Rene is in California for the rest of the week so I am home alone which will give me time to just ride.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 60
Total Distance: 31 miles
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Phil
It was raining outside again today so I did an indoor workout. I found a Spinerval DVD that I had not watched before. It was an hour and half long of an intense interval workout. Had my heart rate in the anaerobic range most of the workout. It really reminded me of my running days when I did intervals, extremely hard while doing them, but you felt great when you finished. That is how it was today. I am looking forward to tomorrow and Friday. The weather is suppose to be warm and sunny. I am going to plan to do 80 to 100 miles each day. Rene is in California for the rest of the week so I am home alone which will give me time to just ride.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 60
Total Distance: 31 miles
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Phil
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A Short Day on the Bike
May 18, 2010,
Wanted to give myself another day to rest. Today I did an hour ride indoors as the weather was terrible outside. I was able to watch the Tour of California Bike Race as I rode inside. Keep me occupied. Looks like I will have another day inside tomorrow. If so I might do a Spinerval workout. We shall see. Rene is going to California for 5 days with my daughter so I will have plenty of time to ride some long rides over the next several days. Weather is suppose to be warm so it should be OK.
Crunches: 300
Push Ups: 50
Total Distance: 15 miles
Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
Phil
Wanted to give myself another day to rest. Today I did an hour ride indoors as the weather was terrible outside. I was able to watch the Tour of California Bike Race as I rode inside. Keep me occupied. Looks like I will have another day inside tomorrow. If so I might do a Spinerval workout. We shall see. Rene is going to California for 5 days with my daughter so I will have plenty of time to ride some long rides over the next several days. Weather is suppose to be warm so it should be OK.
Crunches: 300
Push Ups: 50
Total Distance: 15 miles
Total Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
Phil
Monday, May 17, 2010
Rest Day
May 17, 2010,
As I promised I am taking days off for rest. Might even take two in a row this week. My body can use it. I am watching the Tour of California to see how the pros do it. I have just gotten a map for a 100 mile ride and a 62 mile ride thanks to a good friend. With the road marked it should be a good ride. Will try one later in the week.
Crunches: 0
Push ups: 0
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
As I promised I am taking days off for rest. Might even take two in a row this week. My body can use it. I am watching the Tour of California to see how the pros do it. I have just gotten a map for a 100 mile ride and a 62 mile ride thanks to a good friend. With the road marked it should be a good ride. Will try one later in the week.
Crunches: 0
Push ups: 0
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Sunday, May 16, 2010
A Short Ride
May 16, 2010,
Could only do a short ride this morning. We have to go to Philadelphia to my nephews college graduation. Got up early an did a quick 2 hours. Felt OK after yesterdays ride and last nights anniversary dinner. 39 years married to Rene. I also bought myself a present yesterday. I got the Garmin Edge 705 for my bike. It is great. While riding I have in front of me of my heart rate, speed, cadence, miles, time and if I am lost I have maps and GPS. There is a lot more I can use it for but to understand how to fully you use it is beyond me at the moment. I will enjoy what I can.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 29 miles
Total Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 265 miles
Total Weekly Time: 17 hours and 45 minutes
Phil
Could only do a short ride this morning. We have to go to Philadelphia to my nephews college graduation. Got up early an did a quick 2 hours. Felt OK after yesterdays ride and last nights anniversary dinner. 39 years married to Rene. I also bought myself a present yesterday. I got the Garmin Edge 705 for my bike. It is great. While riding I have in front of me of my heart rate, speed, cadence, miles, time and if I am lost I have maps and GPS. There is a lot more I can use it for but to understand how to fully you use it is beyond me at the moment. I will enjoy what I can.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 29 miles
Total Time: 1 hour 57 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 265 miles
Total Weekly Time: 17 hours and 45 minutes
Phil
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Good Ride
May 15, 2010,
I got an early start this morning and headed west. Once I do my first 15 miles the roads turn country as I go thru horse country. Real beautiful ride thru Colts Neck. Enjoyed the ride this morning. When I headed back I needed a few more miles so I came back to the ocean and headed north for a while. Didn't go to far north because there was a strong wind out of the north. Just enough miles to give me the distance I wanted. Tonight I am going to dinner with Rene to celebrate our 39th anniversary. Would have liked to ride long again tomorrow, but we have to go to my nephew's college graduation. I will try and get up real early to get an easy ride in.
So far everything is moving forward. Of course the beauty of this whole journey is the unknown. Today I did 4 hours. During the event that would be only half a days ride. I believe it is all mental. We shall see.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 61 miles
Total Time: 4 hours 7 minutes
Phil
I got an early start this morning and headed west. Once I do my first 15 miles the roads turn country as I go thru horse country. Real beautiful ride thru Colts Neck. Enjoyed the ride this morning. When I headed back I needed a few more miles so I came back to the ocean and headed north for a while. Didn't go to far north because there was a strong wind out of the north. Just enough miles to give me the distance I wanted. Tonight I am going to dinner with Rene to celebrate our 39th anniversary. Would have liked to ride long again tomorrow, but we have to go to my nephew's college graduation. I will try and get up real early to get an easy ride in.
So far everything is moving forward. Of course the beauty of this whole journey is the unknown. Today I did 4 hours. During the event that would be only half a days ride. I believe it is all mental. We shall see.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 61 miles
Total Time: 4 hours 7 minutes
Phil
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