When it comes time to build mileage while training for a ride or a run, there’s no substitute for it. Yes, there is cross training, and there is treadmill running and stationary cycling, but these things are not the same as being out on the road in the sport you’ll be competing in. I can […]
I feel strong and ready but there’s definitely still work to do. I’m totally on track with my training although I took an off day today from a mid length ride due to the heat from both my ride yesterday (can you say sunburn?) and today. That said, it was a pretty decent ride with […]
Saturday’s long ride this week was in excess of 70 miles. And although I planned to tackle this ride in the early morning, since I had a birthday party that night in the same area of the island I’d be beginning and ending my ride I decided that logistically that wasn’t the best plan, so […]
I’m about ready. I’m a little sore in the knees, but for the most part, I’m doing pretty well. I’m riding more than decently, even though not as long as I’d like, and I’ve got a solid plan as well as a solid base of fitness. I just have to get the rest of the […]
Or at least I hope it’s coming together. A sixty mile ride Monday, another sixty on Saturday, then a 75 for two more weeks and maybe an 85 after that ought to have me fully in century mode. For the biggest century in my life. While I haven’t been able to follow my training schedule […]
I’m down to my last few weeks of training, and I’m about where I need to be. Just based on my long rides coming up, a sixty on Monday, a sixty on Saturday, then two weeks of seventy fives and a week of an eighty five and I’ll be good to go. At least I […]
It’s hot, but I’m satisfied. After a crazy week with an odd schedule (an off day on Wednesday where I couldn’t work out because I was running around like crazy trying to get a wireless Internet link for an outdoor wedding set up plus a working weekend), I finally had a day off Monday where […]
I’m somewhat confident but a little worried. I’ve been riding and running decently but the weather and my own laziness has been conspiring against me in many ways. It’s why I’m saying no excuses and time to kick my own rear. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the only way to get […]
My biggest challenge is coming from myself. It’s hot and I’m having a hard time getting up early enough to do the exercise I want in the morning, but I still need to do it, especially considering how close I am to some serious events, including Livestrong Philadelphia. So I’m simply forcing myself to get […]
I’m back. Took some time off for my “forced” vacation, which unfortunately included my getting heat exhaustion and my aunt passing away unexpectedly, triggering a bit more time off. And I’m back with a vengeance. Kick started my running routine this week–already I’ve done two three milers and a five miler, and the test will […]