I should've read the weather report for the week and altered my training schedule a bit. Alas, I did not have that foresight. Friday I took the standard day of rest...but not for the ol' party muscle. I hung out with a work mate and friends which was a good time, but it made Saturday a kick in the chunk. My scheduled long run was held until the sweltering afternoon, after the Tour de France prologue TT.
I geared up for a nine mile run. Holy crow, it was a steamy muv! On top of the heat, I also tinkered with a new running path which had me scaling long climbs. Heat + Climbing = Grown men crying. Add to this equation that I didn't take water/fuel and now I have BONK. I haven't bonked in quite a long time (okay, since the Savage). I am an idiot for trying a stunt like that, but another "lesson learned". I ended up run/walking 7 miles.
I'm off on a 20 mile bike ride. Again, it is steamy, but I am taking water, food, endurolytes, etc. I should be good to go. Just a nice little EASY ride.
Showing posts with label Road Biking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Road Biking. Show all posts
Sunday, July 08, 2007
Friday, May 18, 2007
Sweet bubaka!
Short and sweet: The Seminary ride was fast as hell. Feeling good about the upcoming races.
Giro: dunno yet...they haven't posted the stage results and I haven't had time to read the coverage.
Landis: I'm starting to think bad things about our golden boy. This arbitration hearing is turning into a soap opera. Phone threats to key witnesses, tainted lab results, a horrible interpreter on day one...HBO can't write this kinda stuff.
Giro: dunno yet...they haven't posted the stage results and I haven't had time to read the coverage.
Landis: I'm starting to think bad things about our golden boy. This arbitration hearing is turning into a soap opera. Phone threats to key witnesses, tainted lab results, a horrible interpreter on day one...HBO can't write this kinda stuff.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
I'm baaack in the (commuter) saddle again...
Hit my 15-16 mile commuter run this morning and it felt great. I forgot how nice it felt to wake up and get some spin in your legs. It humped my work clothes, towel/toileteries and other gear in my AR bag, totalling about 6-8 lbs. The GoLite backpack is a huge improvement to the messenger bag by way of weight distibution which eased the pressure on my left shoulder.
Here are some of the vitals (approximations):
Mileage: 15-16 (factoring in some short detours I took on the typical route)
Time: 47 minutes (by way off cell phone clock)
Weather: started a little nippy, but warmed up quickly
Issues: The mechanic didn't do a proper adjustment on the rear derailleur, so I couldn't click into the small gear in the rear cluster. Not a big issue though.
After the ride, I stretched out and did a few lifts in the gym at work.
GIRO NEWS: Crankenstein is winning the Overall GC Podium Pool at 72.4 points to RideCam's even 90. The race is still young at stage 3...today being a race day.
Oh, this week is Ride Your Bike to Work Week.
Friday, May 11, 2007
What a beautiful season for a tour
Tour season is upon us, which can only mean one thing. Crankenstein and RideCam waste unimaginable hours at work following the day's race and arguing over our tiered wager system. First up, Giro d'Italia:
Crankenstein
1. Simoni
2. DiLuca
3. Cunego
Team Time Trial: CSC
RideCam
1. Simoni
2. Cunego
3. Popo
Team Time Trial: Discovery
Winner of the podium pool: Six pack of choice
Winner of TTT: A tall cool one at a finer watering hole.
I love Saturday morning tour watchin'...
Crankenstein
1. Simoni
2. DiLuca
3. Cunego
Team Time Trial: CSC
RideCam
1. Simoni
2. Cunego
3. Popo
Team Time Trial: Discovery
Winner of the podium pool: Six pack of choice
Winner of TTT: A tall cool one at a finer watering hole.
I love Saturday morning tour watchin'...
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Another weekend down
I had a pretty eventful weekend. I kicked off Friday with some pasta and some beers at a local watering hole, Liberatore's. Got some shut eye, woke up and prepped for a long haul bike ride. I started with a 35 and 4 in mind, but the day was so nice I extended my bike ride to 57.4 miles (per the Garmin).
I headed out my front door in Owings Mills and rode to McDaniel College where I was surprised to see Spring Flingers partying...it does my heart well. I was a little bit nutritionally challenged as I thought I was only doing 35 miles, but Perpeteum kept me strong until the last 5 miles where I popped coming up Deer Park from the reservoir...thank you granny gear.
I napped, I showered, I headed to Z-man's (aka, Everyday) in Arlington to celebrate the birth of one of our high school buddies. Good times until my cell phone alarm went off at 7ish in the morning and off to see Brad's first road race in Columbia. He rode strong and would've finished well, but got pinched in the last 100ish meters before the finish line. He crashed out, garnering some gnarly looking road rash, etc. See folks, this is why roadies shave legs. That and it makes your calves look huge!!! Brad...mad props to you in your first race!!!
Brad up front on lap 8, making it look like a ride in the park (note upright position compared to other riders...that's silly strong).
After the crash (Harshman on the left, mangled Brad center, HalfCam in the rear)
Photos courtesy of Eric "Pinarello"
Sunday evening I enjoyed the musical stylings of Sevendust at Ram's Head with Hoppe. I was expecting a loud, brash and noisy evening. While all of that occurred, I really enjoyed the show they put on. I never thought heavy metal show could end up being emotional/spiritual/something along those lines.
Monday I ran around Frederick...teeth cleaned, road bike adjusted, 29er tire found, lunch and Hefe's ingested and naps had...good day.
I headed out my front door in Owings Mills and rode to McDaniel College where I was surprised to see Spring Flingers partying...it does my heart well. I was a little bit nutritionally challenged as I thought I was only doing 35 miles, but Perpeteum kept me strong until the last 5 miles where I popped coming up Deer Park from the reservoir...thank you granny gear.
I napped, I showered, I headed to Z-man's (aka, Everyday) in Arlington to celebrate the birth of one of our high school buddies. Good times until my cell phone alarm went off at 7ish in the morning and off to see Brad's first road race in Columbia. He rode strong and would've finished well, but got pinched in the last 100ish meters before the finish line. He crashed out, garnering some gnarly looking road rash, etc. See folks, this is why roadies shave legs. That and it makes your calves look huge!!! Brad...mad props to you in your first race!!!
Brad up front on lap 8, making it look like a ride in the park (note upright position compared to other riders...that's silly strong).
After the crash (Harshman on the left, mangled Brad center, HalfCam in the rear)
Photos courtesy of Eric "Pinarello"
Sunday evening I enjoyed the musical stylings of Sevendust at Ram's Head with Hoppe. I was expecting a loud, brash and noisy evening. While all of that occurred, I really enjoyed the show they put on. I never thought heavy metal show could end up being emotional/spiritual/something along those lines.
Monday I ran around Frederick...teeth cleaned, road bike adjusted, 29er tire found, lunch and Hefe's ingested and naps had...good day.
Monday, April 16, 2007
35 and 4
35 road bike miles and 4 road run miles on Saturday in the morning (okay noon). Felt pretty strong even with a lack of adequate nutrition during the exercise.
DC United game with Newb, Wil and Zack and Big Buck Hunter in the evening. Wilson has been playing and not telling us. Newb and I will be lodging a formal protest. Dammit...I really want Big Buck Hunter Pro.
Sunday..a bunch of nothing but good home cookin' and listening to the rain. Oh and tracking Justin during his quest to finish Ironman Arizona. I think he finished in a little over 14 hours...hell yeah! I fell asleep before he crossed the line...although I tried like hell to stay up and watch the live feed.
DC United game with Newb, Wil and Zack and Big Buck Hunter in the evening. Wilson has been playing and not telling us. Newb and I will be lodging a formal protest. Dammit...I really want Big Buck Hunter Pro.
Sunday..a bunch of nothing but good home cookin' and listening to the rain. Oh and tracking Justin during his quest to finish Ironman Arizona. I think he finished in a little over 14 hours...hell yeah! I fell asleep before he crossed the line...although I tried like hell to stay up and watch the live feed.
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!!!!