June 30, 2010,
Still felt a little tired so I took another day off. I believe one of the few times I have taken two days in a row off in the last 6 months. I know I can use the rest. Will go out tomorrow for a couple of hours and then again Friday before it all begins. Really hard to believe 11 months is here. I have gotten fairly good press coverage and I hope it generates interest that leads to more donations. I am 1/2 way to my goal of $20,000. $10,000 is not bad but I want to get to the 20.
The forecast for the first 3 days of riding is going to be unbearable. 90 to 95 degrees each day. These rides are long -- 140, 120 and then 130 miles. I will have to stay on the shore because inland will be way to hot. If it gets real bad I will finish the rides inside.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
To Hot
June 29, 2010,
It was very hot outside this morning and I saw no need to ride. With just 4 days to go before I start, not much can be gained by riding in real hot weather now. Just took it easy and started to organize things. I have put the names of cancer survivors who have donated to the LAF on my bike. I have also added the name of my mother in law and a cousin both who battled cancer till the end. These are the people who I am riding for and will keep me going.
Saturday is the first day and is basically a ceremonial ride of 5 miles. I will be riding with the Jim Vaccaro, president of Central Jersey Bank my sponsor, my wife and a good friend Michael Abrams. Sunday is the first real test as the weather is supposed to be in the 90s and I have the longest ride of the event, 140 miles.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
It was very hot outside this morning and I saw no need to ride. With just 4 days to go before I start, not much can be gained by riding in real hot weather now. Just took it easy and started to organize things. I have put the names of cancer survivors who have donated to the LAF on my bike. I have also added the name of my mother in law and a cousin both who battled cancer till the end. These are the people who I am riding for and will keep me going.
Saturday is the first day and is basically a ceremonial ride of 5 miles. I will be riding with the Jim Vaccaro, president of Central Jersey Bank my sponsor, my wife and a good friend Michael Abrams. Sunday is the first real test as the weather is supposed to be in the 90s and I have the longest ride of the event, 140 miles.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
Monday, June 28, 2010
Slowing Down
June 28, 2010,
Seems that the virus left me during the night. Got a fairly good nights sleep. Was up early as usually. Left to bike at 6 am. It already was 80 degrees outside. The hot weather is supposed to break later today. I was weak since I did not eat yesterday so I went for a short ride. I am also winding down now as we are only 5 days away from the beginning of the event. It is getting a little scary but I will just have to take it one day at a time. I do not have anyone who has committed to ride with me and only two people to help with the support vehicle. So I have to rethink where I will ride and how I will get water. I tried carrying an extra bottle in my shirt and that was OK. I believe I will pass enough stores that I can get water. If it becomes a real problem I can always ride indoors for a day or two. That's the excitement of the unknown.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 23 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 39 minutes
Phil
Seems that the virus left me during the night. Got a fairly good nights sleep. Was up early as usually. Left to bike at 6 am. It already was 80 degrees outside. The hot weather is supposed to break later today. I was weak since I did not eat yesterday so I went for a short ride. I am also winding down now as we are only 5 days away from the beginning of the event. It is getting a little scary but I will just have to take it one day at a time. I do not have anyone who has committed to ride with me and only two people to help with the support vehicle. So I have to rethink where I will ride and how I will get water. I tried carrying an extra bottle in my shirt and that was OK. I believe I will pass enough stores that I can get water. If it becomes a real problem I can always ride indoors for a day or two. That's the excitement of the unknown.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 23 miles
Total Time: 1 hour and 39 minutes
Phil
Sick Day
June 27,2010,
Today was the first day since I began training that I was sick. Must have caught a stomach virus. Had the chills and could not eat. Went into NYC to see my good friend Jim and his wife. After we came home. Had a little pasta and went to bed about 9 pm. Also I started sleeping in one of the extra bedrooms so I would not bother Rene and I would not hear her "snoring". Hopefully this will pass by tomorrow.
Crunches: 0
Push ups: 0
Total Distance: 0
Total Time: 0
Total Weekly Distance: 282 miles
Total Weekly Time: 18 hours and 45 minutes
Phil
Today was the first day since I began training that I was sick. Must have caught a stomach virus. Had the chills and could not eat. Went into NYC to see my good friend Jim and his wife. After we came home. Had a little pasta and went to bed about 9 pm. Also I started sleeping in one of the extra bedrooms so I would not bother Rene and I would not hear her "snoring". Hopefully this will pass by tomorrow.
Crunches: 0
Push ups: 0
Total Distance: 0
Total Time: 0
Total Weekly Distance: 282 miles
Total Weekly Time: 18 hours and 45 minutes
Phil
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Exhausted
June 26,2010,
It finally hit me. Don't know why. But after today's ride I was exhausted and real tired. Last night we had company for dinner. Didn't have many carbs and went to bed at 11:30 after getting up at 4:30 in the morning. Today I was on the road at 6:00 and wanted to do another 5 hours. It was sunny and hot with some wind but not terrible. I started losing it at about 3 hours while on the Hook. I decided to head on home. Back was hurting. Once home I took an ice bath to revive my legs. Actually it felt very good. Plan on doing that during the event. Then I had pasta for lunch. Still could not get it together. Finally I just laid down and tried to sleep. I am drinking a lot of water as maybe I was just dehydrated. Will either take tomorrow off or go just for an hour or two. Less than a week to go.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 66 miles
Total Time: 4 hours and 21 minutes
Phil
It finally hit me. Don't know why. But after today's ride I was exhausted and real tired. Last night we had company for dinner. Didn't have many carbs and went to bed at 11:30 after getting up at 4:30 in the morning. Today I was on the road at 6:00 and wanted to do another 5 hours. It was sunny and hot with some wind but not terrible. I started losing it at about 3 hours while on the Hook. I decided to head on home. Back was hurting. Once home I took an ice bath to revive my legs. Actually it felt very good. Plan on doing that during the event. Then I had pasta for lunch. Still could not get it together. Finally I just laid down and tried to sleep. I am drinking a lot of water as maybe I was just dehydrated. Will either take tomorrow off or go just for an hour or two. Less than a week to go.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 66 miles
Total Time: 4 hours and 21 minutes
Phil
Friday, June 25, 2010
I Am Ready to Start
June 25, 2010,
After 11 months of training I am really getting anxious. I keep telling myself, patience Phil. Had a good ride today. I went west on the course that I will use on the days I head west. This route has some good hills so I know I will have to work on these rides. Went for 5 hours today. Started the earliest I have ever started, 5:15 am. It was good. Roads were quiet and I was able to get to the quiet part of the ride before traffic started. Tomorrow I will do one more ride about this long and then really start to taper. The unknown awaits.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 77 miles
Total Time: 5 hours
Phil
After 11 months of training I am really getting anxious. I keep telling myself, patience Phil. Had a good ride today. I went west on the course that I will use on the days I head west. This route has some good hills so I know I will have to work on these rides. Went for 5 hours today. Started the earliest I have ever started, 5:15 am. It was good. Roads were quiet and I was able to get to the quiet part of the ride before traffic started. Tomorrow I will do one more ride about this long and then really start to taper. The unknown awaits.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 50
Total Distance: 77 miles
Total Time: 5 hours
Phil
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Rest Day
June 24, 2010,
I was going to ride this morning when I got up, but I already have 8 straight days and a rest day is really called for. Two more days for long rides upcoming up and then a I will really cut back the last week. I guess as the event progresses I will get stronger each week. By the time it is over I should really be in good shape.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
I was going to ride this morning when I got up, but I already have 8 straight days and a rest day is really called for. Two more days for long rides upcoming up and then a I will really cut back the last week. I guess as the event progresses I will get stronger each week. By the time it is over I should really be in good shape.
Crunches: 300
Push ups: 75
Total Distance: 0 miles
Total Time: 0 hours
Phil
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