Distance: 2.9 miles
Start time: 7:10 am
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2685330
Notes: I didn't have much time for a work-out this morning. A nurse for State Farm Insurance was coming by the house at 8 am to take my vitals and a blood and urine sample for my new life insurance contract. I knew I wouldn't have time for a ride so I just went out for a run. Even that I only had time for an almost-3-miler. I can feel my running muscles that haven't been used in awhile. I really should incorporate some more cross-training in my work-outs, just to be more well-rounded.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 17.46
Start Time: 7:02 am
Notes: It was really hard to get out of bed this morning. The trip to New Orleans did take a toll on me by throwing me off my schedule. I've got to find the motivation to get out there and ride every day this week or it could be really easy for me to drop off my work out plan like I so often do. It was kind of windy today. It seems like it has been windy every day for over a week now.
Start Time: 7:02 am
Notes: It was really hard to get out of bed this morning. The trip to New Orleans did take a toll on me by throwing me off my schedule. I've got to find the motivation to get out there and ride every day this week or it could be really easy for me to drop off my work out plan like I so often do. It was kind of windy today. It seems like it has been windy every day for over a week now.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Indoor Ride New Orleans
Distance: 10 miles
Ride Time: 34 minutes
Notes: We are in New Orleans for a few days for Bath by Bettijo and I am afraid that if I don't work out at least once it will be even harder to have the desire to start riding again next week. So I spent a half hour on the stationary bike in the hotel's exercise room. Even with reading a book it was torture sitting on that bike for 34 minutes. If I am to ever get a stationary bike to ride on I will need to have a movie or television show or something of the like to keep my mind occupied while I ride.
TOTAL MILEAGE THIS WEEK: 49.2
Ride Time: 34 minutes
Notes: We are in New Orleans for a few days for Bath by Bettijo and I am afraid that if I don't work out at least once it will be even harder to have the desire to start riding again next week. So I spent a half hour on the stationary bike in the hotel's exercise room. Even with reading a book it was torture sitting on that bike for 34 minutes. If I am to ever get a stationary bike to ride on I will need to have a movie or television show or something of the like to keep my mind occupied while I ride.
TOTAL MILEAGE THIS WEEK: 49.2
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 21.7
Start Time: 9:00 am
Notes: Nice weather. Felt strong, but realize I need to be pushing myself a little harder. Tomorrow I'm going to do some sprint sections.
Start Time: 9:00 am
Notes: Nice weather. Felt strong, but realize I need to be pushing myself a little harder. Tomorrow I'm going to do some sprint sections.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Road Ride To FINS & Back
Distance: 34.3
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2655688
Notes: Listened to Extreme Measures audiobook on a beautiful Saturday morning ride.
TOTAL MILEAGE THIS WEEK: 101.6
Route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2655688
Notes: Listened to Extreme Measures audiobook on a beautiful Saturday morning ride.
TOTAL MILEAGE THIS WEEK: 101.6
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 17.46 miles
Start Time: 7:50 am
Ride Time: 0:57
Rate: 18.37 mph
Notes: This morning it was a struggle to get out of bed. I slept in a full 50 minutes after my alarm first went off. Due to the late start I decided to only do the 17 1/2 Loop. The first half felt really good (I had a nice tailwind). The second half I had to work for. On the way back I sprinted the last mile after turning onto Riverwood. It really hurt but I think I want to incorporate a few sprints into my rides just to build some strength.
Start Time: 7:50 am
Ride Time: 0:57
Rate: 18.37 mph
Notes: This morning it was a struggle to get out of bed. I slept in a full 50 minutes after my alarm first went off. Due to the late start I decided to only do the 17 1/2 Loop. The first half felt really good (I had a nice tailwind). The second half I had to work for. On the way back I sprinted the last mile after turning onto Riverwood. It really hurt but I think I want to incorporate a few sprints into my rides just to build some strength.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Secret Trail
Distance: 6.4
Start Time: 4:40 pm
Fellow Riders: Dennis Cooley
Notes: I talked to Cooley this week on FB and he was wanting to go for a ride. So I suggested we go do Secret Trail. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that he had moved and lived further away. We didn't get to the trail until almost 40 minutes after I had hoped. Then Cooley was kind of slow on the climb (he hasn't been riding in awhile). I had hoped to do 2 laps but only managed to get one in. Still it was fun.
Start Time: 4:40 pm
Fellow Riders: Dennis Cooley
Notes: I talked to Cooley this week on FB and he was wanting to go for a ride. So I suggested we go do Secret Trail. Unfortunately, I didn't realize that he had moved and lived further away. We didn't get to the trail until almost 40 minutes after I had hoped. Then Cooley was kind of slow on the climb (he hasn't been riding in awhile). I had hoped to do 2 laps but only managed to get one in. Still it was fun.
Tired Road Ride
Distance: 21.7 miles
Start Time: 7:06 am
Weather: Chilly
Notes: Out to Estrella Parkway. I had a hard time today; I was tired the entire ride. But I enjoyed listening to Prager as I rode.
Start Time: 7:06 am
Weather: Chilly
Notes: Out to Estrella Parkway. I had a hard time today; I was tired the entire ride. But I enjoyed listening to Prager as I rode.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 21.7 miles
Start Time: 7:11 am
Weather: Chilly
Notes: Back out to Estrella Parkway. Nothing else to report.
Start Time: 7:11 am
Weather: Chilly
Notes: Back out to Estrella Parkway. Nothing else to report.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Long Road Ride
Distance: 31.59
Start Time: 7:30
Ride Time: 1:43
Rate: 18.4 mph
Notes: This morning I wanted to push myself for a longer ride. The first 6 miles was a slow warm up and my legs felt kind of stiff. But then I started getting into the zone. After connecting with Estrella Parkway I made the climb up into Estrella Mountain Ranch, which was good to get some climbing in. I turned around at Westar and then stopped at the entrance to Secret Trail to drink my Energize drink and eat some cashews. On the way back I felt strong the entire time. I really was in a good zone and probably could have done 50 pretty easily. For listening enjoyment I had some episodes of Dennis Prager over the last week. I do enjoy engaging the mind more while I ride. Here's today's route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2631323.
TOTAL MILAGE THIS WEEK: 82.8
Start Time: 7:30
Ride Time: 1:43
Rate: 18.4 mph
Notes: This morning I wanted to push myself for a longer ride. The first 6 miles was a slow warm up and my legs felt kind of stiff. But then I started getting into the zone. After connecting with Estrella Parkway I made the climb up into Estrella Mountain Ranch, which was good to get some climbing in. I turned around at Westar and then stopped at the entrance to Secret Trail to drink my Energize drink and eat some cashews. On the way back I felt strong the entire time. I really was in a good zone and probably could have done 50 pretty easily. For listening enjoyment I had some episodes of Dennis Prager over the last week. I do enjoy engaging the mind more while I ride. Here's today's route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2631323.
TOTAL MILAGE THIS WEEK: 82.8
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 17.46 miles
Ride Time: 0:55
Rate: 18.37 mph
Notes: Got out a little later than I wanted this morning so I held the ride at the 143rd Avenue turn around.
Ride Time: 0:55
Rate: 18.37 mph
Notes: Got out a little later than I wanted this morning so I held the ride at the 143rd Avenue turn around.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Secret Trail double
Distance: 11.98
Start Time: 7:40 am
Average Speed: 9.1 mph
Ride Time: 1:14
Notes: Yesterday I didn't get out to ride at all. I had slept in because we stayed up too late the night before, so I didn't get a road ride in. But then, I figured I would take my mountain bike with me to the office and do some riding up at Thunderbird Park. That didn't work out and I found myself feeling very grumpy at the end of the day. Anyway, I wanted to reward myself with a mountain ride today as opposed to a road ride. So I went up to Estrella Mountain Ranch and did a couple laps on Secret Trail. It was a good workout and great fun. I'm getting better at the jumps. I crossed paths with Tony from Estrella Cyclery.
Start Time: 7:40 am
Average Speed: 9.1 mph
Ride Time: 1:14
Notes: Yesterday I didn't get out to ride at all. I had slept in because we stayed up too late the night before, so I didn't get a road ride in. But then, I figured I would take my mountain bike with me to the office and do some riding up at Thunderbird Park. That didn't work out and I found myself feeling very grumpy at the end of the day. Anyway, I wanted to reward myself with a mountain ride today as opposed to a road ride. So I went up to Estrella Mountain Ranch and did a couple laps on Secret Trail. It was a good workout and great fun. I'm getting better at the jumps. I crossed paths with Tony from Estrella Cyclery.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 21.7 miles
Start Time: 7:57 am
Ride Time: 1:12
Rate: 18.1 mph
Weather: 57 degrees
Notes: Back out to Estrella Parkway. That needs to be the minimum ride from now on. Battled a headwind for a lot of the ride. You would think I would only have a headwind half the time when I'm doing a there-and-back ride, but it seemed like a lot more than half the time. (I sound like I'm whining.) Here's my map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2587694.
Start Time: 7:57 am
Ride Time: 1:12
Rate: 18.1 mph
Weather: 57 degrees
Notes: Back out to Estrella Parkway. That needs to be the minimum ride from now on. Battled a headwind for a lot of the ride. You would think I would only have a headwind half the time when I'm doing a there-and-back ride, but it seemed like a lot more than half the time. (I sound like I'm whining.) Here's my map: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2587694.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Secret Trail
Distance: 6.74
Start Time: 3:50ish pm
Average Speed: 9.1 mph
Fellow Riders: Mike & Spencer
Notes: BONUS RIDE. I got a road ride and a mountain ride in today. Once Mike & Spencer knew that I knew where Secret Trail was they were anxious to get out and ride it. I had just enough time when I got home from my road ride to change my shirt, drink some Energize and eat a little food before they showed up. We parked at Harvey's and hit the trail. Mike was riding his new single speed. The trail looked different in the daylight (obviously) and I was able to hit it a lot harder than Thursday night. Mike and Spencer were giddy with the long grind on Graskey and then the sweet, puckering downhill on Secret. At the bottom we all wanted to do another lap, but Mike had to get home to do more unpacking (he just moved) and I knew Bettijo didn't want me out too long. We're excited to have something new and different close to home. Now we have to find the new Trail 18 that Harvey's been talking about.
TOTAL MILEAGE THIS WEEK: 113
Boushley House to Our House
Distance: 23.75
Start Time: 1:45 pm
Ride Time: 1:20
Rate:17.8 mph
Notes: Today Bettijo wanted to go to "Confessions of a Shopaholic" with her mom and the twins, so I needed to watch our girls. But I had also planned an afternoon ride with Spencer and Mike and Bettijo didn't want to come home right after their movie. So I decided to take my road bike up to her parent's house, watch the girls there and then ride home. I had planned on exploring some of the bike trails that have been built up there, but when the girls didn't get home until 1:30, and our ride was at 3:00, I decided to just book it home on the roads. It's always a little scary out there with traffic. I did get buzzed a couple of times, but no one hit me and I'm alive. I had a headwind almost the entire time, which made for extra work. But it turned out to be my longest road ride yet. At only 23.75 miles I know that's not saying much, but I'm just getting into this aspect of cycling, so I'll give myself credit. Here's today's route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2616134.
Start Time: 1:45 pm
Ride Time: 1:20
Rate:17.8 mph
Notes: Today Bettijo wanted to go to "Confessions of a Shopaholic" with her mom and the twins, so I needed to watch our girls. But I had also planned an afternoon ride with Spencer and Mike and Bettijo didn't want to come home right after their movie. So I decided to take my road bike up to her parent's house, watch the girls there and then ride home. I had planned on exploring some of the bike trails that have been built up there, but when the girls didn't get home until 1:30, and our ride was at 3:00, I decided to just book it home on the roads. It's always a little scary out there with traffic. I did get buzzed a couple of times, but no one hit me and I'm alive. I had a headwind almost the entire time, which made for extra work. But it turned out to be my longest road ride yet. At only 23.75 miles I know that's not saying much, but I'm just getting into this aspect of cycling, so I'll give myself credit. Here's today's route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2616134.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 17.46
Start Time: 7:53 am
Ride Time: 1:00
Rate: 17.46 mph
Notes: I was a little cramped and tired at the beginning of the ride, probably because I just rode Secret Trail and FINS last night. But on the way back I loosened up and was feeling pretty good. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2602273.
Start Time: 7:53 am
Ride Time: 1:00
Rate: 17.46 mph
Notes: I was a little cramped and tired at the beginning of the ride, probably because I just rode Secret Trail and FINS last night. But on the way back I loosened up and was feeling pretty good. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2602273.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Secret Trail/FINS
Distance: Approx. 15
Start Time: 6:50 pm
Fellow Riders: Harvey, Tony, Julius, Ben, Mike, Patrick
Notes: Tonight was a night of firsts. I finally made it out on my first Thursday Night Ride hosted by Harvey. It was my first ride on Graskey & Secret Trail. It was my first ride on my new Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires. I had a great time. Graskey and Secret Trail are pretty awesome. I'm anxious to go back and ride them in the daylight. It's a little intimidating to ride a new trail for the first time in the dark, especially since my lights are not that powerful. I also had a good time riding with a new crew. I would like to get out and do some more ThNRs. Finally, the new Panaracers tore it up. I was amazed on several spots that I expected to spin out my tires just gripped the trail and kept going. I realize now how long overdue I was for some new tires.
After Secret Trail we headed over and did a short loop of FINS and then back to Harv's for pizza, drinks and socialization.
Start Time: 6:50 pm
Fellow Riders: Harvey, Tony, Julius, Ben, Mike, Patrick
Notes: Tonight was a night of firsts. I finally made it out on my first Thursday Night Ride hosted by Harvey. It was my first ride on Graskey & Secret Trail. It was my first ride on my new Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires. I had a great time. Graskey and Secret Trail are pretty awesome. I'm anxious to go back and ride them in the daylight. It's a little intimidating to ride a new trail for the first time in the dark, especially since my lights are not that powerful. I also had a good time riding with a new crew. I would like to get out and do some more ThNRs. Finally, the new Panaracers tore it up. I was amazed on several spots that I expected to spin out my tires just gripped the trail and kept going. I realize now how long overdue I was for some new tires.
After Secret Trail we headed over and did a short loop of FINS and then back to Harv's for pizza, drinks and socialization.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 19.86
Start Time: 7:51 am
Ride Time: 1:05
Rate: 18.33 mph
Notes: I decided to tack on a couple more miles this morning, so I rode clear to Bullard Ave. I was just short of 20 miles. I forced myself to push it harder going up the hills today, rather than just downshift. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2605172.
Start Time: 7:51 am
Ride Time: 1:05
Rate: 18.33 mph
Notes: I decided to tack on a couple more miles this morning, so I rode clear to Bullard Ave. I was just short of 20 miles. I forced myself to push it harder going up the hills today, rather than just downshift. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2605172.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 17.46
Start Time: 8:15 am
Ride Time: 1:00
Rate: 17.46 mph
Weather: 66 degrees
Notes: I'm feeling really good after today's ride. Nothing particular to report. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2602273.
Start Time: 8:15 am
Ride Time: 1:00
Rate: 17.46 mph
Weather: 66 degrees
Notes: I'm feeling really good after today's ride. Nothing particular to report. Here's the route: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2602273.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Road Ride
Distance: 12.5
Start Time: 7:05 am
Ride Time: 0:43
Rate: 17.4 mph
Weather: 64 degrees
Notes: I didn't ride for three days and was feeling a little slower today. My rate was about the same though. I tried out the new aerobars today. I'll have to adjust them a little since I felt weird on them. I'm sure there will also just be an adjustment learning to ride on them. Here's today's ride: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2600286.
Start Time: 7:05 am
Ride Time: 0:43
Rate: 17.4 mph
Weather: 64 degrees
Notes: I didn't ride for three days and was feeling a little slower today. My rate was about the same though. I tried out the new aerobars today. I'll have to adjust them a little since I felt weird on them. I'm sure there will also just be an adjustment learning to ride on them. Here's today's ride: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=2600286.
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