Tip of the Day...and some interesting numbers:
3 numbers, 102, 104, 106. The numbers on the time and temperature signs on Monday that I pass everyday. Also the 3 best I did not ride today!
3 more numbers: 51, 21, and 12. importance to be revealed at a later date. I know you're all hanging on to the edge of your seat.
Hey check out the colorie counter on bicycling.com!
http://www.bicycling.com/channel/0,6609,s1-4-0-0-0,00.html?location=_*topnav*
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Tip of the Day
Not so sure if this is a tip or not but I have some of my greatest ideas in the shower. Today was no different. I was showering away and thinking back to my ride and how I thought...'would it be cooler if my legs were smoother?'...seeng the razor laying there...what else do I have to do?...who will ever know...okay, so I wasn't going to cut my throat or wrist with it. I guess I will have to give an update after my next ride. See if I can tell a difference.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Beginner Week 1, Day 7
1.5 hours in Zone 2, hilly terrain, try to stay in saddle while climbing.
Time: 1:26:55
MX SPD: 28.6 mph
AV SPD: 12.4 mph
DIST: 17.93 mi
MHR: 130 bpm
AV HR: 122 bpm
Seemed much easier than the 1 hour yesterday. Even with starting an hour later and being much hotter (+14 degrees F)
1.5 hours in Zone 2, hilly terrain, try to stay in saddle while climbing.
Time: 1:26:55
MX SPD: 28.6 mph
AV SPD: 12.4 mph
DIST: 17.93 mi
MHR: 130 bpm
AV HR: 122 bpm
Seemed much easier than the 1 hour yesterday. Even with starting an hour later and being much hotter (+14 degrees F)
Saturday 06/06/08
1 hour, steady pedal, Zone 2
TIME: 1:01:42
MX SPD: 27.3 mph
AV SPD: 11.4 mph
DIST: 11.75 miles
MHR: 127 BPM
AV HR: 120 BPM
first road trip since I started over, over, over! not bad, I was happy with the effort. Tomorrow could be different though. 1.5 hour ride.
TIME: 1:01:42
MX SPD: 27.3 mph
AV SPD: 11.4 mph
DIST: 11.75 miles
MHR: 127 BPM
AV HR: 120 BPM
first road trip since I started over, over, over! not bad, I was happy with the effort. Tomorrow could be different though. 1.5 hour ride.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Thursday 06/05/08
Day4 Beginner
45 min in Zone 2, 5 min Fast Pedal
TIME: 45:02
CDC: 80 - 85 max in fast pedal, 108
MX SPD: 32.7 mph
AV SPD: 25.8 mph
DIST: 19.40 mi
MHR: 124 in the fast pedal
Other happenings today:
1. Well it's not today, but Friday is a rest day, day off, no riding. Maybe I can find someone elses tip of the week and steal it for my own!!!
2. If you look at the numbers posted the last few days you have to think those are some awesome numbers. I couldn't figure it out. I was running 27 mph and could handle the pace for an entire hour??? Was I ready for BS&G or what??? UPON FURTHER REVIEW, as they say in the NFL. When I dismounted from today's ride, I checked the roller/tire contact on the trainer. There was about a 1/4 inch gap; therefore, zero resistence! Easy pedaling! Oh well, live and learn.
3. My mentor (can't say 'hero', he is too arrogant for that! Is still encouraging me to ride in BS&G Saturday 06/28/08 SO!!!!!!!!! Let's put it to a vote! ALL you readers out there post your vote, get out the vote, vote for Obammmmm nevermind! Post your vote! let the minions rule!!!
45 min in Zone 2, 5 min Fast Pedal
TIME: 45:02
CDC: 80 - 85 max in fast pedal, 108
MX SPD: 32.7 mph
AV SPD: 25.8 mph
DIST: 19.40 mi
MHR: 124 in the fast pedal
Other happenings today:
1. Well it's not today, but Friday is a rest day, day off, no riding. Maybe I can find someone elses tip of the week and steal it for my own!!!
2. If you look at the numbers posted the last few days you have to think those are some awesome numbers. I couldn't figure it out. I was running 27 mph and could handle the pace for an entire hour??? Was I ready for BS&G or what??? UPON FURTHER REVIEW, as they say in the NFL. When I dismounted from today's ride, I checked the roller/tire contact on the trainer. There was about a 1/4 inch gap; therefore, zero resistence! Easy pedaling! Oh well, live and learn.
3. My mentor (can't say 'hero', he is too arrogant for that! Is still encouraging me to ride in BS&G Saturday 06/28/08 SO!!!!!!!!! Let's put it to a vote! ALL you readers out there post your vote, get out the vote, vote for Obammmmm nevermind! Post your vote! let the minions rule!!!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Wednesday 06/04/08
Day 3 Beginner
1 hour in Zone 2 flat terrain (trainer) 80-85 rpm.
ET: 1:00:02
MX SPD: 31.0 mph
AV SPD: 26.9
DIST: 26.9
MHR: 124
CDC: 90-100
Strangr thing is I have to pedal at the higher cadence in the big gears to reach level 2 (119 - 127). Am I in that good of shape already. NO, but if anyone figures it out, let me know.
1 hour in Zone 2 flat terrain (trainer) 80-85 rpm.
ET: 1:00:02
MX SPD: 31.0 mph
AV SPD: 26.9
DIST: 26.9
MHR: 124
CDC: 90-100
Strangr thing is I have to pedal at the higher cadence in the big gears to reach level 2 (119 - 127). Am I in that good of shape already. NO, but if anyone figures it out, let me know.
Mondays & Tuesday
Okay, so I fell off the wagon on Monday. Monday has always been my worst day of the week. Enough about Mondays.
Tuesday 06/03/08
up at 5...AM that is.
45 min steady pedal in Zone 2 with a 5 min Fast Pedal, 119 or 122 - 138, depending on which formula you use. I stayed from 119 - 125 until I hit the fast pedal and zoomed up to 134. WOOOEEEE!!!
TIME: 45:02
MAX: 32.8 mph
AVG: 25.0 mph
DIST: 18.79 miles
CDC: 85 - 106 max
Tuesday 06/03/08
up at 5...AM that is.
45 min steady pedal in Zone 2 with a 5 min Fast Pedal, 119 or 122 - 138, depending on which formula you use. I stayed from 119 - 125 until I hit the fast pedal and zoomed up to 134. WOOOEEEE!!!
TIME: 45:02
MAX: 32.8 mph
AVG: 25.0 mph
DIST: 18.79 miles
CDC: 85 - 106 max
A Strange Pattern
I was just noticing that my last update was on a Sunday.
Over four months ago that is! So much has happened and I thought I had entered info I had not. SO, here is a brief update.
Surgery was a success! 100% complete range of motion with some ridual pain but the movement is greater than before and the pain is less. I think my success was a result of two critical factors...make that three:
1. An outstanding surgeon
2. A relentless physical therapy team and program.
3. A little device that you wear on your shoulder that pumps cold water from a resevoir through the 'sleeve' on your shoulder. I am convinced the constant cold kept the blood deep in the joint and muscles to promote healing.
A month after the surgery, FEB 28th, I received a call from my co-worker at UPS, cycling mentor (yes, he got me into this mess) and all around nice guy, Wallace! First thing out of his mouth is,'you have 4 months.' I said what? He replied, 'Blood, Sweat and Gears is June 28th. You have four months to get ready.' So I accepted the challenge and began to follow a regimene that I thought would get me ready, calcualted to be finished one week before the big event. Somehow I managed to get side tracked and now there is no way in hell I will make it (one month away now)
So now, I intend to train in ernest! I will follow the same plan but with no long ride to prepare for. I also missed the over the Mountain Triathelon this weekend. (like I was going to compete in it too!)
Here is the revised plan: The book by Chris Carmichael, 'The Lance Armstrong Performance Program' pages 74-79, all three levels, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Then I should be able to ride with anybody anywhere!
SO today I finished Beginner Day 1: 30 mins in zone 1. Just a steady pedal.
Over four months ago that is! So much has happened and I thought I had entered info I had not. SO, here is a brief update.
Surgery was a success! 100% complete range of motion with some ridual pain but the movement is greater than before and the pain is less. I think my success was a result of two critical factors...make that three:
1. An outstanding surgeon
2. A relentless physical therapy team and program.
3. A little device that you wear on your shoulder that pumps cold water from a resevoir through the 'sleeve' on your shoulder. I am convinced the constant cold kept the blood deep in the joint and muscles to promote healing.
A month after the surgery, FEB 28th, I received a call from my co-worker at UPS, cycling mentor (yes, he got me into this mess) and all around nice guy, Wallace! First thing out of his mouth is,'you have 4 months.' I said what? He replied, 'Blood, Sweat and Gears is June 28th. You have four months to get ready.' So I accepted the challenge and began to follow a regimene that I thought would get me ready, calcualted to be finished one week before the big event. Somehow I managed to get side tracked and now there is no way in hell I will make it (one month away now)
So now, I intend to train in ernest! I will follow the same plan but with no long ride to prepare for. I also missed the over the Mountain Triathelon this weekend. (like I was going to compete in it too!)
Here is the revised plan: The book by Chris Carmichael, 'The Lance Armstrong Performance Program' pages 74-79, all three levels, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Then I should be able to ride with anybody anywhere!
SO today I finished Beginner Day 1: 30 mins in zone 1. Just a steady pedal.
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