September 30, 2009
I got home form our short trip around 2. Did some work in my office and then I went out for a short ride. The weather is definitely changing and the cool of Autumn is here. Quick ride for an hour, about 16 miles, to get my legs back to pedalling. Plan on going for a longer ride tomorrow. With the colder mornings starting to come, I think I will ride mid day to take advantage of the higher temperatures during the day. I am lucky that my home based business allows me to be flexible with my hours.
Just bought some warm clothing for the rides outside and I plan to continue to ride outside as long as I can take the weather. Cold will not be a problem. The biggest problem for me will be the rain and wind.
Phil
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Vacation Time
September 28 & 29, 2009
Monday was the first day in over a month I believe that I did no work out for the day. Was on a short vacation in Massachusetts and we traveled on Monday. It actually felt good not to do anything. Tuesday I got up really early and went out for a run. I hadn't run outside in a while and more specifically had not run hills outside in a long time. Today was an eye opener. On my way home I had to run up a hill that would have been an 8 on the treadmill. Really took my breath away. I am going to have to work harder on my days off the bike when I run.
Two days off the bike. I am looking forward to getting back to riding tomorrow
Phil
Monday was the first day in over a month I believe that I did no work out for the day. Was on a short vacation in Massachusetts and we traveled on Monday. It actually felt good not to do anything. Tuesday I got up really early and went out for a run. I hadn't run outside in a while and more specifically had not run hills outside in a long time. Today was an eye opener. On my way home I had to run up a hill that would have been an 8 on the treadmill. Really took my breath away. I am going to have to work harder on my days off the bike when I run.
Two days off the bike. I am looking forward to getting back to riding tomorrow
Phil
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Easy Does It
September 26 & 27, 2009
The last two days were easy ones. The next several will be without biking totally as I go on a 3 day vacation. Will attempt to run a couple of the days. Yesterday was an off day and I only ran 3 miles easy. No hill work and kept my heart rate under 140. Today I was going to bike outdoors but it was really raining hard and I decided to bike on my trainer. This will not be easy during the winter. Will have to really concentrate and either watch movies, sports events or do the Spinerval exercises to build my aerobic capacity and leg strength. It will be a fun challenge when I have to do 3 and 4 hours on the trainer.
These next three days should be my only time away from the bike for a prolong period over the next several months. Really want to use the next 6 weeks to get some good mileage in.
Phil
The last two days were easy ones. The next several will be without biking totally as I go on a 3 day vacation. Will attempt to run a couple of the days. Yesterday was an off day and I only ran 3 miles easy. No hill work and kept my heart rate under 140. Today I was going to bike outdoors but it was really raining hard and I decided to bike on my trainer. This will not be easy during the winter. Will have to really concentrate and either watch movies, sports events or do the Spinerval exercises to build my aerobic capacity and leg strength. It will be a fun challenge when I have to do 3 and 4 hours on the trainer.
These next three days should be my only time away from the bike for a prolong period over the next several months. Really want to use the next 6 weeks to get some good mileage in.
Phil
Friday, September 25, 2009
Wind is the Enemy
September 25, 2009
After doing 70 miles yesterday, I just wanted to go out for an hour and spin and see how I felt. When I headed north, I met what I believe will be my biggest challenge, the wind. It was blowing at about 15 to 20 miles an hour. I rode directly into it for about 5 miles. I felt like I was not going anywhere. If I had to do that for 50 miles.... I just don't want to think about it. I think I would rather go up hills than fight the wind.
My quads were a little sore but I felt good after the ride. Over the next week I will not be riding a lot. We are going on a short trip with friends on Monday and not coming back till late Wednesday. After two months of a lot of biking starting from scratch an easy week will be welcome. I will bring my running clothes with me so I will switch to pounding the pavement for a couple of days to keep my condition.
I am starting to lose some weight. My wife keeps telling me to make sure I eat that I am thin enough already. I can't wait till the Spring when I am doing several 100 miles plus rides a week. Then all I will be doing is eating. Exercising and eating. What can be better!
Phil
After doing 70 miles yesterday, I just wanted to go out for an hour and spin and see how I felt. When I headed north, I met what I believe will be my biggest challenge, the wind. It was blowing at about 15 to 20 miles an hour. I rode directly into it for about 5 miles. I felt like I was not going anywhere. If I had to do that for 50 miles.... I just don't want to think about it. I think I would rather go up hills than fight the wind.
My quads were a little sore but I felt good after the ride. Over the next week I will not be riding a lot. We are going on a short trip with friends on Monday and not coming back till late Wednesday. After two months of a lot of biking starting from scratch an easy week will be welcome. I will bring my running clothes with me so I will switch to pounding the pavement for a couple of days to keep my condition.
I am starting to lose some weight. My wife keeps telling me to make sure I eat that I am thin enough already. I can't wait till the Spring when I am doing several 100 miles plus rides a week. Then all I will be doing is eating. Exercising and eating. What can be better!
Phil
Thursday, September 24, 2009
70 Miles and Feeling Good!
September 24, 2009
Great day today. This late in the year you do not expect any sunny warm days, high in the 80s, on the East Coast. It was really beautiful. I went out for my ride later than usual because I wanted to take advantage of the warm weather.Left around 7:30. Had a banana before I left and took with me 3 GU Gels. As my rides increase in miles, I have to get in the habit of taking an energy boost every hour.
Rode north to Sandy Hook. The Hook is a 12 mile state park jutting into the ocean. I can ride two loops there. Either a 12 mile loop or a 5 mile loop. Hardly any cars. Real peaceful after the summer season and the people have left the beaches. It is 15 miles from my home. Today was a northwest wind that really helped me on my ride home. Had no problem sitting for the 4:15 hours the ride took. My only problem is each side of my lower back starts to hurt at different times. I stretch it out , suffer for a while, and then it goes away for 20 miles or so. As I strengthen my back I believe that it will not give me a problem.
I told my wife I burned 3700 calories today and she looked at me like I was crazy. She said that is 2 days worth of food. Funny when I start eating during the day, I can't eat a lot at one sitting. So I "graze" all during the day. What is going to happen when I start doing 100 miles a day, 3 & 4 days in a row during training?
Well, I feel great now. It is 7:30 pm. I will probably fall asleep early but the 70 mile ride was real satisfying. The more distance I do, the more I believe I can do this.
Phil
Great day today. This late in the year you do not expect any sunny warm days, high in the 80s, on the East Coast. It was really beautiful. I went out for my ride later than usual because I wanted to take advantage of the warm weather.Left around 7:30. Had a banana before I left and took with me 3 GU Gels. As my rides increase in miles, I have to get in the habit of taking an energy boost every hour.
Rode north to Sandy Hook. The Hook is a 12 mile state park jutting into the ocean. I can ride two loops there. Either a 12 mile loop or a 5 mile loop. Hardly any cars. Real peaceful after the summer season and the people have left the beaches. It is 15 miles from my home. Today was a northwest wind that really helped me on my ride home. Had no problem sitting for the 4:15 hours the ride took. My only problem is each side of my lower back starts to hurt at different times. I stretch it out , suffer for a while, and then it goes away for 20 miles or so. As I strengthen my back I believe that it will not give me a problem.
I told my wife I burned 3700 calories today and she looked at me like I was crazy. She said that is 2 days worth of food. Funny when I start eating during the day, I can't eat a lot at one sitting. So I "graze" all during the day. What is going to happen when I start doing 100 miles a day, 3 & 4 days in a row during training?
Well, I feel great now. It is 7:30 pm. I will probably fall asleep early but the 70 mile ride was real satisfying. The more distance I do, the more I believe I can do this.
Phil
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Getting Stronger
September 23, 2009
Had a good ride this morning. Got a very early start and headed south. Wanted to do an easy 20 miles. My quads where tight from the run workout yesterday and the quad strength workout. Was kind of worried that the ride would be hard. I was really surprised at how easy it was on my legs. I wound up doing 25 miles and it was indeed an easy ride.
If all goes as planned tomorrow, I will try and do between 60 and 70 miles. The weather is supposed to be warm and I am planning the ride for later in the morning so I can eat before I go. Looking forward to the long ride.
Phil
Had a good ride this morning. Got a very early start and headed south. Wanted to do an easy 20 miles. My quads where tight from the run workout yesterday and the quad strength workout. Was kind of worried that the ride would be hard. I was really surprised at how easy it was on my legs. I wound up doing 25 miles and it was indeed an easy ride.
If all goes as planned tomorrow, I will try and do between 60 and 70 miles. The weather is supposed to be warm and I am planning the ride for later in the morning so I can eat before I go. Looking forward to the long ride.
Phil
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Great Run
September 22, 2009
Today was an off day from the bike. I so look forward to these as it gives me a chance to run. Today I did an intense hill interval workout. Was able to get my heart rate to between 140 and 152 bpm during the workout. Ran a total of 5 miles and really enjoyed it. Back is a little tight from the run and my quads are sore from the leg lifts I did yesterday. But all in all, I am getting to where I want to be.
The next two weeks are going to be tough to keep up the mileage. Going on a mini vacation with friends from Israel so I will not have my bike for 3 days. Will try and run two of the days. I have been putting in the miles the last four weeks so an easy week would be welcomed. Suppose to rain tomorrow but I have to go out on an easy ride and on Thursday I will go for a long ride.
Phil
Today was an off day from the bike. I so look forward to these as it gives me a chance to run. Today I did an intense hill interval workout. Was able to get my heart rate to between 140 and 152 bpm during the workout. Ran a total of 5 miles and really enjoyed it. Back is a little tight from the run and my quads are sore from the leg lifts I did yesterday. But all in all, I am getting to where I want to be.
The next two weeks are going to be tough to keep up the mileage. Going on a mini vacation with friends from Israel so I will not have my bike for 3 days. Will try and run two of the days. I have been putting in the miles the last four weeks so an easy week would be welcomed. Suppose to rain tomorrow but I have to go out on an easy ride and on Thursday I will go for a long ride.
Phil
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