May 28, 2010,
I don't know why but today was a struggle. Maybe because I was in New York City late last night. Maybe because my weight is getting down to around 140. Maybe the strong southeast wind got the best of me today. Who knows but it was not the best ride I have had. The good thing is that I finished it. After, I came back and had a big lunch to try and get some weight back on. The next 3 days are Memorial Weekend. Sunday and Monday are supposed to be sunny and hot. I am going to try and go real long one Sunday and follow it up with another long ride on Monday. After that it is only one month till the event. I am starting to get antsy waiting for this to begin.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 50 miles
Total time; 3 hours and 19 minutes
Phil
Friday, May 28, 2010
What Happened to the Sun
May 27, 2010,
I left my home around 6:30 am and headed south to Sea Girt. It was a clear sunny sky. When I reach the southern most part of the ride and turned north again, I noticed a line of clouds over the horizon. Within 15 minutes it turned cooler and totally overcast. Amazing how the weather can change so quickly here on the shore. It was a relatively short ride so the weather didn't bother me much.
Crunches 300
Push up: 50
Total Distance: 35 miles
Total Time: 2 hours and 24 minutes
Phil
I left my home around 6:30 am and headed south to Sea Girt. It was a clear sunny sky. When I reach the southern most part of the ride and turned north again, I noticed a line of clouds over the horizon. Within 15 minutes it turned cooler and totally overcast. Amazing how the weather can change so quickly here on the shore. It was a relatively short ride so the weather didn't bother me much.
Crunches 300
Push up: 50
Total Distance: 35 miles
Total Time: 2 hours and 24 minutes
Phil
Hot Day in May
May 26, 2010,
I knew it was going to be a very hot day so I left early for my ride. Went inland to do some hills and enjoy a quiet ride. It was a peaceful ride and truly enjoyed it. Got back around 12:30 just as the temperature was really getting hot.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 60
Total Distance: 63 miles
Total time: 4 hours and 11 minutes
Phil
I knew it was going to be a very hot day so I left early for my ride. Went inland to do some hills and enjoy a quiet ride. It was a peaceful ride and truly enjoyed it. Got back around 12:30 just as the temperature was really getting hot.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 60
Total Distance: 63 miles
Total time: 4 hours and 11 minutes
Phil
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
A Beautiful Day for a Ride
May 25, 2010,
What a great day today was. Sunny in the low 70s and only a small wind. Left before 7 and rode to Sandy Hook. I did 2 loops of 10 miles, 2 loops of 6 miles and 2 loops of 4 miles for a total of 40 miles on the Hook. Wanted to get use to the big loops as I probably will be doing that often during the event. Felt good. I met with the advertising agency for the bank and the press releases will be breaking next week. No turning back now. Just kidding. I am really looking forward to getting on with the event. Today I was thinking when I use to go out for a ride of 20 miles and considered it far. Times have changed.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 80 miles
Total Time: 5 hours and 30 minutes
Phil
What a great day today was. Sunny in the low 70s and only a small wind. Left before 7 and rode to Sandy Hook. I did 2 loops of 10 miles, 2 loops of 6 miles and 2 loops of 4 miles for a total of 40 miles on the Hook. Wanted to get use to the big loops as I probably will be doing that often during the event. Felt good. I met with the advertising agency for the bank and the press releases will be breaking next week. No turning back now. Just kidding. I am really looking forward to getting on with the event. Today I was thinking when I use to go out for a ride of 20 miles and considered it far. Times have changed.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 80 miles
Total Time: 5 hours and 30 minutes
Phil
Monday, May 24, 2010
I Am Tired
May 24, 2010,
Today was a rest day. I believe I needed it. I am getting up early each morning, 5:30 as that is when my body wakes up. Since the weather is warmer now, I am on the road no later than 7:00 Last night I fell asleep at 9:30. It is 4:30 in the afternoon now as I write this and I am tired and I didn't bike today.
I really think I am physically ready for the event. I am going to try and keep the long rides to 3 times a week and fill in with 30 to 50 mile rides on the other days. I am also going to start to cut back on quad lifts and my arm lifts. I think they are causing my back to tighten and with only about a month to go and I don't think there is much benefit any more. The biking itself is the exercise I need.
Core Strength Exercises
Quad Lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 300
Total Distance: 0
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Today was a rest day. I believe I needed it. I am getting up early each morning, 5:30 as that is when my body wakes up. Since the weather is warmer now, I am on the road no later than 7:00 Last night I fell asleep at 9:30. It is 4:30 in the afternoon now as I write this and I am tired and I didn't bike today.
I really think I am physically ready for the event. I am going to try and keep the long rides to 3 times a week and fill in with 30 to 50 mile rides on the other days. I am also going to start to cut back on quad lifts and my arm lifts. I think they are causing my back to tighten and with only about a month to go and I don't think there is much benefit any more. The biking itself is the exercise I need.
Core Strength Exercises
Quad Lifts
Arm Lifts
Crunches: 300
Total Distance: 0
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Sunday, May 23, 2010
It was a Good Week
May 23, 2010,
I must say that this week was a real positive one. I started off slowly with a day off and then a 15 mile day. Then the week really picked up. When it was finished today with a short ride to beat the rain, I really felt good. Mentally I believe I can do this. It will be easier with people riding with me and with the support car with water and food. I am looking forward to the training being over and the "Tour" beginning. I am even starting to wonder what I will do with my time when this is over.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 25 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 350 miles
Total Weekly Time: 23 hours and 15 minutes
Phil
I must say that this week was a real positive one. I started off slowly with a day off and then a 15 mile day. Then the week really picked up. When it was finished today with a short ride to beat the rain, I really felt good. Mentally I believe I can do this. It will be easier with people riding with me and with the support car with water and food. I am looking forward to the training being over and the "Tour" beginning. I am even starting to wonder what I will do with my time when this is over.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 25 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Total Weekly Distance: 350 miles
Total Weekly Time: 23 hours and 15 minutes
Phil
Saturday, May 22, 2010
I am a Biker
May 22,2010,
Today was a major breakthrough for me. The last two days I have done 110 and 90 miles. Today I rode 20 miles to my friend Bruce's home. Bruce is a good biker and we rode together. I was able to stay with him most of the way. We were averaging between 18 to 20 mph and we did hills during the ride. I was able to get up those moving really well. When we were done, I did another 20 miles on my way home. A great three days back to back to back. My legs worked and I know now I am in way better shape on the bike than when I did the Ironman in Hawaii or when I was doing triathlons. I can peddle hard in the big gear now. I have to watch my weight because it is now down to 140. I am eating but burning about 5000 calories each long ride means I got to eat a lot.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 80 miles
Total Time: 5 hours
Phil
Today was a major breakthrough for me. The last two days I have done 110 and 90 miles. Today I rode 20 miles to my friend Bruce's home. Bruce is a good biker and we rode together. I was able to stay with him most of the way. We were averaging between 18 to 20 mph and we did hills during the ride. I was able to get up those moving really well. When we were done, I did another 20 miles on my way home. A great three days back to back to back. My legs worked and I know now I am in way better shape on the bike than when I did the Ironman in Hawaii or when I was doing triathlons. I can peddle hard in the big gear now. I have to watch my weight because it is now down to 140. I am eating but burning about 5000 calories each long ride means I got to eat a lot.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 80 miles
Total Time: 5 hours
Phil
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