Fast ride last night at Loch Raven - Seminary. It was my first mountain ride since January. It felt awesome...I felt nimble. I had to ride the geared sled because of fears of hurting my knee any further, so that helped me keep Hoppe in sight. I would say we rode our standard night course in around an hour, which makes me tremendously happy considering it was our first ride of the season. Big Bear should be fun this go round.
We are hitting Gambrill on Saturday. Full EtD crew...Toby, Hoppe, Jimmie, myself and hopefully Volker.
I'll be hitting a soft two mile run tonight.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Missed a few updates...sue me.
Monday...rest day...I think...maybe I ran...I can't remember.
Tuesday...I definitely ran. Three easy miles. Shins hurt. Some kids were making out on the trail. They were not attractive, so I kept running. Ate pasta and drank vino on the deck with my best girl, Cobi Joan. She loves her some pasta.
Today I mountain bike at Loch Raven - Seminary with Hop and Toby. Time to throw down. Spring has sprung. Hope it doesn't rain.
That, my friends, was a verbal sprint. That just happened!
Tuesday...I definitely ran. Three easy miles. Shins hurt. Some kids were making out on the trail. They were not attractive, so I kept running. Ate pasta and drank vino on the deck with my best girl, Cobi Joan. She loves her some pasta.
Today I mountain bike at Loch Raven - Seminary with Hop and Toby. Time to throw down. Spring has sprung. Hope it doesn't rain.
That, my friends, was a verbal sprint. That just happened!
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Lots of mileage
Went to the land of cows this weekend (aka Walkersville). Friday evening I got to see the rewards of Keith's monumental effort in home renovation. From head to toe he revamped his entire house. Kudos bro...it looks fantastic. You're on the home stretch now!
Saturday morning-ish. I headed out on bike...disregarding the forecast that was laid before me. It was misting, which I thought would be a relief on the road. I set out on the 40 mile venture from the valley of Walkersville through the hills of Thurmont and back again. I felt pretty good for the first venture out this season. Then the sky came falling from the heavens and the temp dropped at least 10 degrees. This change in weather was very unwelcome. I found out that road shoes do not drain so well. So I had to deal with ice cold feet for at least 30 miles.
The ride took me through three covered bridges (Maryland has 7 historical covered bridges). At the second bridge at Roddy Road I ran into another rider, Stan. He was from Damascus and was on a century ride. Yikes. He was preparing for a 3 week tour in South America, so he was lugging all sorts of gear (including soup, which he had just polished off). He was headed my way so we rode together until we parted ways at Dublin and Links. We added some additional miles to tally my total ride closer to 50 miles. It was nice to have a buddy to chat away with during the miserable conditions. He had some very interesting tales of cycling in different parts of the world.
It was nice to get back home and take a hot shower and then the fam headed to Mamma Lu's. I devoured some Baked Ziti and headed to Starbucks for a Caramel Macchiato...yum.
Sunday I woke up and headed home to pick up the world's greatest dog. We ran around the backyard for awhile then she was conked out. During her slumber I hit the trail for a five miler which I tallied a 43 minute total (again no splits). I'm happy with the time and the distance. I hope I am ready for the 1/2 marathon in a couple weeks.
The kicker is that I have a Sprint AR the weekend before the Frederick 1/2'r. That should be an interesting 2 weeks.
Good day. I said good day!
Saturday morning-ish. I headed out on bike...disregarding the forecast that was laid before me. It was misting, which I thought would be a relief on the road. I set out on the 40 mile venture from the valley of Walkersville through the hills of Thurmont and back again. I felt pretty good for the first venture out this season. Then the sky came falling from the heavens and the temp dropped at least 10 degrees. This change in weather was very unwelcome. I found out that road shoes do not drain so well. So I had to deal with ice cold feet for at least 30 miles.
The ride took me through three covered bridges (Maryland has 7 historical covered bridges). At the second bridge at Roddy Road I ran into another rider, Stan. He was from Damascus and was on a century ride. Yikes. He was preparing for a 3 week tour in South America, so he was lugging all sorts of gear (including soup, which he had just polished off). He was headed my way so we rode together until we parted ways at Dublin and Links. We added some additional miles to tally my total ride closer to 50 miles. It was nice to have a buddy to chat away with during the miserable conditions. He had some very interesting tales of cycling in different parts of the world.
It was nice to get back home and take a hot shower and then the fam headed to Mamma Lu's. I devoured some Baked Ziti and headed to Starbucks for a Caramel Macchiato...yum.
Sunday I woke up and headed home to pick up the world's greatest dog. We ran around the backyard for awhile then she was conked out. During her slumber I hit the trail for a five miler which I tallied a 43 minute total (again no splits). I'm happy with the time and the distance. I hope I am ready for the 1/2 marathon in a couple weeks.
The kicker is that I have a Sprint AR the weekend before the Frederick 1/2'r. That should be an interesting 2 weeks.
Good day. I said good day!
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Richard Clay's
I was in a zone today. 2 miles fast/2 miles recovery. The first two miles I recorded a 15:32 or two consistent sub-8's (I didn't record the first split). I literally did a richard clay run (better known as putting your dick in the dirt - grinding it out).
The last two were recovery laps at about a 9:30ish pace. Now I am gonna nosh on some turkey omelet and kick back and watch some roundball, wishing I was in SA with my bro's! I'm there in spirit boys!
Looks like tomorrow will be a good rest day...maybe I'll throw in a push/sit up routine...kick started by a 10 minute stroll on the trainer. Looks like it may be time to put the trainer away. Weather is turning!!!!
The last two were recovery laps at about a 9:30ish pace. Now I am gonna nosh on some turkey omelet and kick back and watch some roundball, wishing I was in SA with my bro's! I'm there in spirit boys!
Looks like tomorrow will be a good rest day...maybe I'll throw in a push/sit up routine...kick started by a 10 minute stroll on the trainer. Looks like it may be time to put the trainer away. Weather is turning!!!!
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Stun and Gun
Hit a three-miler tonight. Started out feeling good so I kicked up the pace to 5k for the first mile and achieved a sub-8, which makes me smile a lot (7:46). I still can't fathom how I did 5 minute miles in high school. The next two miles were put into auto pilot.
If the weather cooperates this weekend, I hope to hit a metric century in Frederick. Supposed to be in the 70's...perfect.
If the weather cooperates this weekend, I hope to hit a metric century in Frederick. Supposed to be in the 70's...perfect.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Work(out) from home
I had a lot of proposals to get in line so I opted to work from home, but I really wanted to run. So I compromised and I went running. Again two miles, but at a slightly faster clip:
Now I need to fuel up, so off to Trader Joe's I go. Then back to work, which I'll probably be at until 5ish. Then I hope to hit a nice 20 mile bike...again...easy pace. Then probably back to work until bed. Yay me!
P.S. - do not wear the UA's with the lining in them - chapped like a muv, I am.
Update: Scratched the ride...road construction on a large chunk of my route. So I opted for a casual run for 45 minutes. I need to build up my stamina for the half. Knee felt brilliant!!
Jalapeno Tuna on Spinach w/Feta...delish. Scoop o' B&J's Phish Food...no Black and Tan :(
- First split - 8:23
- Second split - 8:30
Now I need to fuel up, so off to Trader Joe's I go. Then back to work, which I'll probably be at until 5ish. Then I hope to hit a nice 20 mile bike...again...easy pace. Then probably back to work until bed. Yay me!
P.S. - do not wear the UA's with the lining in them - chapped like a muv, I am.
Update: Scratched the ride...road construction on a large chunk of my route. So I opted for a casual run for 45 minutes. I need to build up my stamina for the half. Knee felt brilliant!!
Jalapeno Tuna on Spinach w/Feta...delish. Scoop o' B&J's Phish Food...no Black and Tan :(
Monday, March 19, 2007
Arrghh. (but got the run in)
No run this AM...apparently I had to spend a little more time shaking off the weekend. I'll probably scratch the PM ride in an effort to get my running legs back in order. If there's time, maybe I'll hit both.
Run at the loop (2 miles, easy). I used this run to primarily guage where my knee stood. I was actually somewhat impressed that I turned a 8:35 mile at what felt like a horribly slow jog. I then ramped down and turned a 9:20. It hurt to read the times on the watch, but I kept reminding myself why I was out running - not speed, but body temp. check. I am hoping next week I'll be able to guage my speed and hopefully tack on a couple extra miles. I think I'm looking at four or five miles by end of next week's end. Baby steps.
In other running news, the new running kicks felt great.
Run at the loop (2 miles, easy). I used this run to primarily guage where my knee stood. I was actually somewhat impressed that I turned a 8:35 mile at what felt like a horribly slow jog. I then ramped down and turned a 9:20. It hurt to read the times on the watch, but I kept reminding myself why I was out running - not speed, but body temp. check. I am hoping next week I'll be able to guage my speed and hopefully tack on a couple extra miles. I think I'm looking at four or five miles by end of next week's end. Baby steps.
In other running news, the new running kicks felt great.
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Top O' the Morn
Monday is the dawn of my reawakening to training. I've taken as much time off the bike and trail as I can stand. I will test my meddle tomorrow on a 2 mile test run (easy pace) and hope my knee doesn't explode. Hope to do that in the AM and hit an OM loop after work (around 25 miles).
This weekend was the polar opposite of the aforementioned training regimen. Beer, 2am chili, beer, lounging on the most comfotable couch for 10 straight hours watching the tourney, beer and toe-y socks. Needless to say, I was hurtin' for certain this morning. Possibly the toughest car ride home from NoVa in a long time.
This weekend was the polar opposite of the aforementioned training regimen. Beer, 2am chili, beer, lounging on the most comfotable couch for 10 straight hours watching the tourney, beer and toe-y socks. Needless to say, I was hurtin' for certain this morning. Possibly the toughest car ride home from NoVa in a long time.
Monday, March 12, 2007
Get back to where you once belonged!
What the hell happened to RideCam? It was supposed to be an account of all my work bike commutes. Then it morphed into all things bike-related. Then craft beer. Then the daily epistles of my misfortunes. Well here comes RideCam v. 5.0. Back to the heart of the matter...the sports that make my world turn. LESS preaching, wallowing, party antics. MORE biking, adventure racing, running and other athletically-motivated adventures. A sprinkle here and there of the new beer I had or partying antics that ruined or enhanced my training. Otherwise, you'll be getting straight up RideCam as it was intended (no more commuting...work commitments have taken priority). On with the Ride....
Injury update. Bad way to start a new blog, but the facts are the facts. Over training, under treating and poor job site attire have rendered me useless. A twisted ankle that I didn't doctor fully is giving me a run for my money. I have acquired runner's knee which has made me feel like an 80 year old man. I stepped on a nail helping my buddy with some home repair. I'm taking this week off and hopefully hopping on the bandwagon starting next Monday.
Adventure racing. Looks like we are getting a ground swell of possible racers for our upcoming races, which means we'll actually have to be somewhat organized to see who wants to race and when. With a new series of races popping up in PA, we'll have an opportunity to race more locales and the ability to spread the love amongst racers. I may be the de facto organizer. Details coming forthwith.
24 hour racing. Big Bear is in our sites and Moab may be in the future. We are hoping to get to Moab, but it may be a challenge with our schedules. Time will tell.
Running. The Frederick half-marathon is quickly approaching and my injuries have me a little concerned. I envision being ready to run, but I'll probably have to adjust my goals from a timed goal to a plain "just finish without walking" goal. A little scuffle in the ranks has me worried about the Marine Corps marathon. I may have to push my marathon aspiration into next year.
Road Riding. Although I probably won't race, I assume I'll be doing the Wine Fest ride again. It's a fun ride for a great cause. And road riding is a large portion of my training regimen, which alleviates the abuse I put on both bike and body.
Events in the Mixer
April 29th. Sprint AR in PA
May 6th. The Frederick Half Marathon (paid)
May 26th. OAR 24 hour AR at New River Gorge in WV
June 9-10. 24 Hours of Big Bear
June 30-31. 24 hour AR in PA
August 5th. 12 hour AR in PA
October 13-14. 24 Hours of Moab
October 21st. Sprint AR in PA
I may need a good masseuse.
Injury update. Bad way to start a new blog, but the facts are the facts. Over training, under treating and poor job site attire have rendered me useless. A twisted ankle that I didn't doctor fully is giving me a run for my money. I have acquired runner's knee which has made me feel like an 80 year old man. I stepped on a nail helping my buddy with some home repair. I'm taking this week off and hopefully hopping on the bandwagon starting next Monday.
Adventure racing. Looks like we are getting a ground swell of possible racers for our upcoming races, which means we'll actually have to be somewhat organized to see who wants to race and when. With a new series of races popping up in PA, we'll have an opportunity to race more locales and the ability to spread the love amongst racers. I may be the de facto organizer. Details coming forthwith.
24 hour racing. Big Bear is in our sites and Moab may be in the future. We are hoping to get to Moab, but it may be a challenge with our schedules. Time will tell.
Running. The Frederick half-marathon is quickly approaching and my injuries have me a little concerned. I envision being ready to run, but I'll probably have to adjust my goals from a timed goal to a plain "just finish without walking" goal. A little scuffle in the ranks has me worried about the Marine Corps marathon. I may have to push my marathon aspiration into next year.
Road Riding. Although I probably won't race, I assume I'll be doing the Wine Fest ride again. It's a fun ride for a great cause. And road riding is a large portion of my training regimen, which alleviates the abuse I put on both bike and body.
Events in the Mixer
April 29th. Sprint AR in PA
May 6th. The Frederick Half Marathon (paid)
May 26th. OAR 24 hour AR at New River Gorge in WV
June 9-10. 24 Hours of Big Bear
June 30-31. 24 hour AR in PA
August 5th. 12 hour AR in PA
October 13-14. 24 Hours of Moab
October 21st. Sprint AR in PA
I may need a good masseuse.
Friday, March 09, 2007
If your not wearing Seven H, you might as well be naked!!
My boy Hoppe made his jump to the Big League's on Zazzle as a featured contributor! Is it really the Big League's you ask? Well maybe Triple "A" ball, but it's definitely a tribute to his craft and design work. I stay away from a lot of the new graphic styles these days, because they don't make sense to me, but Hoppe's line is just powerful. The kicker...he's just beginning to tap into his genius.
He is going to start producing silk-screened one of a kinds soon (by one of a kind, I mean not mass produced and each shirt will have it's own character). This, my friends, should launch him into the "Big's". He's got the talent and the drive to make this thing happen.
Check out his work here. Hit me up if you want to know more about his new venture.
He is going to start producing silk-screened one of a kinds soon (by one of a kind, I mean not mass produced and each shirt will have it's own character). This, my friends, should launch him into the "Big's". He's got the talent and the drive to make this thing happen.
Check out his work here. Hit me up if you want to know more about his new venture.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
300 = Intense
I haven't had a strong urge to see a movie in a long time, but the trailer for 300 has my interest piqued. 300 courageous Spartans fighting an army of millions...should be pretty crazy. The film is an adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name by Frank Miller, who I also believe wrote Sin City. It's showing in IMAX theaters around the U.S., so I'm crossing my fingers that it will be played in B-more.Apparently the main cast of characters and their stunt doubles were put through a rigorous training regimen, which I read about here. A Gym Jones workout sounds legit...I didn't see any mention of Kool-Aid on their site though. This is their website intro:
At Gym Jones we train elite athletes and professionals. For some of these individuals fitness can mean the difference between life and death. The objective is genuine fitness, not the appearance of fitness. The methods we use are based on old ideas, new research, creativity, anecdotal evidence and our own high-stakes practice. Our programming emphasizes relative strength, power-endurance, and endurance because in these areas we are expert.
Gym Jones is not a cozy place. There’s no AC, no comfortable spot to sit and there are no mirrors. Stressors are intentionally designed to cause discomfort and apprehension. Effort and pain may not be avoided. Physical and psychological breakdowns occur. The support of a like-minded group, dedicated to The Art of Suffering, provides a safety net. An individual will push harder and risk more in the company of trustworthy peers and that’s one reason the gym is not open to the public. Gym Jones is a private, invitation-only facility located in Utah.
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Birfday Weekend
After a long weekend of going out to the wee hours of the morn, I can officially put to rest Cameron's Birthday Month...albeit a little early. I think I stuffed enough stuff into two weekends then I ever had in the past.
Kicked it off with lunch at ODBP followed by running amok in Downtown Frederick with an old high school buddy. Midweek saw me sticking cold beverages in my belly with my boy K-rock and T-digital, watching G.Love and the Special Sauce at Ram's Head Live.
Back to the weekend again, on Friday we celebrated Keither's b-day at Isabella's and devoured much roast...not to neglect our redneckish roots, we then headed to the Village Tavern. It was Keither's gig and my vote didn't count. Then to cap off the weekend, I headed to B-more to party with the post-college crew...Fell's Point was the location. Details fuzzy. Cougars were involved.
I'm still recovering. I'm putting myself on a restricted booze diet...3 beer maximum, once a week. Time to regroup on the training. Although the time off has helped me recover from injury...at least that's what I'm convincing myself of.
Kicked it off with lunch at ODBP followed by running amok in Downtown Frederick with an old high school buddy. Midweek saw me sticking cold beverages in my belly with my boy K-rock and T-digital, watching G.Love and the Special Sauce at Ram's Head Live.
Back to the weekend again, on Friday we celebrated Keither's b-day at Isabella's and devoured much roast...not to neglect our redneckish roots, we then headed to the Village Tavern. It was Keither's gig and my vote didn't count. Then to cap off the weekend, I headed to B-more to party with the post-college crew...Fell's Point was the location. Details fuzzy. Cougars were involved.
I'm still recovering. I'm putting myself on a restricted booze diet...3 beer maximum, once a week. Time to regroup on the training. Although the time off has helped me recover from injury...at least that's what I'm convincing myself of.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
My baby's got sauce
Hallelujah, Holla Back. Another birthday down. Birthday month still going strong! Went to see the G. Love show at Ram's Head Live at the Power Plant in Baltimore. I love that venue and the show was fantastic. The cast of characters included Wilson and Tobias...good times. I would write more, but I'm spent... 