Really warm to ....well, not so warm

Sunday was a very nice day.  It actually hit 70!!  It was almost surreal it was so nice.  I did about 40 miles and it was nice to not have to wear all the getup I usually wear in the winter.  Just bib-shorts, jersey and arm-warmers.  But this morning we woke to gray skies and much colder temps.  So I didn't get my 600 miles in for the month. I did end up doing a 5 mile run so I kept busy.  Planning on riding tomorrow.  Its OK though because I am sure I will make up for my lack of riding today over the next few months..  Tomorrow at 7AM I can register for Mount Mitchell.  If that goes well, I know I will be training my butt off in March and April.  We will see...

Total Road Cycling Miles 2011- 589 Miles (January total too)
Total Running Miles 2011- 39 Miles

Oh Yeah!! A pretty good day

I rode yesterday but I didn't enter the post because I was just too lazy.  Sorry but I was just tired and lazy.  I went out for a quick 22 miles yesterday and then went to buy a chain for he new bike.  The weather forecast was for nice weather today so I wanted to ride the new bike.  When I got up this morning, it was really anything BUT warm.  I checked the weather at 7:45 and it was 27.  I was on the bike about 8:10 and started off towards the Point to ride with the group.  I turned down into the Harbour and only saw 2 riders.  I hooked up with Don and Dave and off we went.  It actually has been quite a while since I put in a real hard effort.  But with 3 guys I thought I would take a couple long pulls.  I have the legs for long slow rides but the short hard bursts aren't there right now.  After we finished the 25, we went back to the Clubhouse to see if anyone was out on the 10 AM ride.  Only 2 people showed up and we lost Dave.  So the 4 of us went North and rode the Isle of Pines and Stutts loop.  I ended up with 42 miles which gives me over 500 for the month.  2 more days left and I may end up with over 600 easily.  Anyhow, it was a fund day and when I got back to the house, it was already 52 degrees.....


Total Road Cycling Miles For 2011-549 Miles
Total Running Miles for 2011-34 miles and holding

Cool but warm....?? HUH

Thats what a friend said when we were talking about the weather today.  Cool...But ...Warm.  Funny thing was, I kind of knew what he meant.  What does that say about me?  I think it says I am as mentally deranged as he is.  But it was warmer today than it has been recently.  Also no wind and very sunny.  Yesterday I took the day off while traveling.  Today I got back just in time to take a quick 24 mile spin around the hood and enjoy the day.  It feels good to not have a ton of wind blowing.  My average was pretty low but right now I am just making the bike go and not worrying too much about speed.  Speed work will come later.....

Total Road Miles 2011-485 Miles
Total Running Miles 2011- 34 Miles

Cold, wet, rainy...Think I will go for a run

So today was supposed to be cloudy and cool....And it was until about noon when it started raining.  My plans were to ride one more day before taking a day off.  I am out of town Wed/Thursday so running makes more sense. I was able to get in a nice 4  mile run in.  It was cool and drizzling.  Not bad for running but for some reason my feet bout froze.  Its 5 hours later and I am still cold in the feet.   I really have to work at running now.  Its just not as much fun as it used to be.....Maybe I need to pick a big running event to do...Like a Marathon or....Wait, what am I saying?  Never mind...


Total Road Cycling Miles 2011- 461 Miles
Total Running Miles 2011-34 Miles

Monday...Monday

Still cold today.  I think it may have gotten to 38 but not too sure.  I rode 23 miles but I really didn't feel like I had any power.  I had a good heart rate for the whole ride, my legs didn't feel overly fatigued but I just didn't have it.  Probably the worst ride all year.  maybe in more than a year.  But I think it was just low blood sugar and fatigue from the weekend miles.  Anyway, I ended up getting the ride in and thats what counts.  Probably wont be riding much this week as there is a storm front coming in.


Total Road Cycling Miles 20100- 461 Miles
Total Running Miles 2011- 30 and holding...

A Cool Sunday Ride

Today was supposed to be warmer than yesterday....It was.  It was supposed to be warm...It wasn't.  OK so maybe it was a little warmer but it wasn't by any stretch warm.  It may have gotten to 45 but with the wind it really didn't feel like it.  I came home from a great church service, had a little bite and headed off on the New Bike for the first time since the polar bear 2 weeks ago.  It felt good riding that bike but I dont like to ride it when there is any junk on the road.  I ended up coming back and getting the old bike all cleaned up and ready for the next round of winter weather we are supposed to have Tuesday.  Ended up with 40 miles so all in all, a good day.

Total Road Cycling Miles 2011- 438 miles
Total Running Miles 2011- Hanging at 30 Miles

COLD Again....

Unbelievable but its like Minnesota here.... OK, maybe thats a little stretch as I heard International Falls was -41 this morning.  But its still really cold.  Never got out of the mid-30's today.  My ride was still pretty nice even though it was cool.  I got a later start than I wanted to but that actually was good because I got to ride in sunshine.  That made it "Seem" warmer.  Maybe tomorrow I can get in about 40 but today was just a mere 32 miles.  Funny thing happened about an hour and a half after I returned.  I was sitting in my office which is right above the garage where I store th bikes.  It was kind of quiet and I heard what sounded like a tire busting.  A hiss of air and a loud crack.  I went down about 10 minutes later and my back tire was flat.  Dont know what that is all about.  Guess I better check for a wheel problem.  Or little gremlins.....  I cant ever remember hearing that before.  But I have gone down to get ready to ride and found a flat....Total Board says>>>>>

Total Road Miles 2011-398 Miles
Total Running miles 2011- 30 Miles