Where did the warmth go?

Monday I forgot to post.  Very busy day with Kyle's Eagle Fundraiser dinner etc.  I could not decide what to do so I decided to go out and get in a quick ride because of a chance of rain Tuesday (today).  As it turned out the rain is pretty much over do I am not sure if riding was a great idea.  I felt like someone had my legs in a vice.  No power and just a tired feeling.  I rode too many days in a row and too many miles. I got in 24 but it felt much longer with the cold.  The high was about 43 and not sunny so it felt colder. Not sure what I am going to do today.  I may go for a short, slow run.  Lets go to the total board......

EDIT:  I did run 5 miles today.  So now I can add to that total


Total Road Cycling Miles 2011- 335 miles
Total running mile 2011- 25 miles

Warmer Yet!!!

Ah yes, 53 degrees today!!  What a great afternoon to ride a bike.  I could have ridden all day.  But sometimes you have things you must do so riding is only short lived pleasure.  Oh if it wasn't for those other things in life I could just fixate on bike riding 7 days per week, 365 days per year.  Work gets in the way mostly although I usually let that go before other things.  Family obligations take time too but those are the things that we do because we want to.  Well, maybe not all of them ...But most.  The ride today was not solo as it has been much recently.  I met Scott H and Brian down on the Point side of BSR and we went back up north on BSR.  Scott hadn't ridden up that way much so he enjoyed something different.  Although he did say the hills were more prevalent.  Thats why I like that area so much.  Anyway I got in a nice 35 miles.  I wanted to go 40-45 but time restraints abound.  SOOO...

Total Road Cycling Miles 2011-311 Miles
Total Running Miles- 20 Miles

Still aint warm...But its getting better.

Today was much warmer than its been in 2011.  It didn't quite make it to 50 here but it was close.  I started the day out by working on an Eagle Scout Project for Ed. While working there, I had an accident with a drill that cut 2 of my fingers/thumb on my left hand.  Nothing but superficial cuts but they still were painful.  Anyhow, When I got back home around 2, I had a few things I needed to do.  So it was close to 3PM when I took off on the old bike.  I was able to get in a really nice tempo ride of 35 miles.  I was kind of leaning towards 40 miles but I was running out of daylight.  So here we go.

Total Road Cycle miles 2011- 276 miles
Total Running Miles 2011- holding at 20 miles.  That number will probably go up this week.

Back to riding-Ice still abounds

I rode today (really yesterday)....Yes its fun to say that.  It was still plenty cold as it didn't even make it to 40 but the roads I were on were clear.  Some of the back roads still have ice on patches which to me is ridiculous after 6 days.  But it is what it is.  Nice sunny skies, little wind and a complete wanting to get back on the bike pushed me out the door. I did a little bit of a modified South/North thing and rode to the end of Brawley, back up north on the new part of BSR, tuned down Canvasback and then took Blume down and around.  Ended up with 26 miles which was about all I had time for.  Would have liked to gone more.


Total Road Cycling Miles 2011-241 miles
Total Miles running 2011-20 miles

OK, 3 days in a row out running...I gotta ride tomorrow

This will be very short and sweet.  I ran 5 miles today in a nice 40 degree afternoon.  It was a nice easy run and the roads are clearing up.  I can actually see the potential for a bike ride tomorrow.  I guess I will have to see what happens. 5th day in a row the kids are out of school.  I guess there will be no happiness in mudville when they are in school until July.... :(


Road Miles- Still holding at 215 (I hope that changes tomorrow)
Running Miles- 20 miles.  

2 Days of Running in a row??? What is wrong with me?

Today the roads are still icy and I am still stuck at home.  I am going to have to travel 3-4 weeks in a row to get back on track. Not a lot to say.  I just ran about 5 miles in some really nice evening weather.  Clear, Cold and just right for running.

Total Road Cycling Miles-Still holding at 215 miles
Total Running miles-15 miles

A 5 mile run....err "slide" in the snow

So the snow didnt go anywhere today.  It hovered around 32 all day with not even as much as a peak from Mr. Sun.  I tried to take another day off as I figure I need it, but my body said NO.  It wanted to get out and exercise.  So my brain (which always gives in) said "sure, why not"?  So I slipped on the entire ensemble of running paraphanelia including cap and gloves and headed out the door and up the hill.  I should have huessed immediately that this was not going to be easy as I slipped and almost fell 3 times just waling up my driveway.  Any of you that have been on my driveway know its not for the weak at heart.  But it should have been my signal to either go back in and rest or get on the trainer.  Either way, I didnt take the hint.  So I slid around for about 50 minutes almost falling numerous times. Probably did around 5 miles.  I figured I may end up being like one of those old folks who falls and breaks his hip and everybosy says "Bless his Heart, he shouldnt have been out there anyway".  The roads were looking better about 2 hours after I ran so tomorrow might be a day I can run without skating.  The question is will I ride the bike before Sunday???

Total Road Cycling Miles 2011-Holding at 215 Miles
Total Running Miles 2011- 10