Almost 18 miles today (17.9). 61 degrees. I wasn't feeling the greatest, and have had an all-afternoon recovery.
But the ride was great. I love the warmth, although it was pretty breezy. It's nice not to be picking worm parts off myself and my bike!
Song in my head: "Let it Rain" by OCF youth worship band.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
3.30.10
Did a zigzag ride today. Didn't check the mileage. But we went down a long and gradual decline we normally ride up. As we coasted and coasted, I felt exonerated for feeling the opposite direction is just too tough sometimes.
Also, I was puzzling over something that bugged me all night long. Within a few miles, my friend helped me get it straightened out in my head. There's much more to these workouts than just the physical.
I'm getting sloppy about the details... I do remember the song in my head: "Let it Rain" by the OCF youth worship band.
Also, I was puzzling over something that bugged me all night long. Within a few miles, my friend helped me get it straightened out in my head. There's much more to these workouts than just the physical.
I'm getting sloppy about the details... I do remember the song in my head: "Let it Rain" by the OCF youth worship band.
Monday, March 29, 2010
3.29.10
17 miles on the bike trail today.
34 degrees at start, 40 at the end.
I was warm enough, and even sweating on the way back. The trail has a slight decline on the direction we take. So the route home is a little uphill. We have also experienced tail winds on the way out. That means we are pushed downhill the entire first half of our ride, then battling the whole way home.
The winds weren't making sense to me, because they seem to be coming from a different direction when we bike the roads. (Not that I am always clear on what direction I'm going!) But Joe told me today that with cold fronts the wind tends to come from the north and warm fronts it comes from the south. So yeah, on the cold days we ride the bike trail and face the headwinds on the way home. We should ride on a warm day!
34 degrees at start, 40 at the end.
I was warm enough, and even sweating on the way back. The trail has a slight decline on the direction we take. So the route home is a little uphill. We have also experienced tail winds on the way out. That means we are pushed downhill the entire first half of our ride, then battling the whole way home.
The winds weren't making sense to me, because they seem to be coming from a different direction when we bike the roads. (Not that I am always clear on what direction I'm going!) But Joe told me today that with cold fronts the wind tends to come from the north and warm fronts it comes from the south. So yeah, on the cold days we ride the bike trail and face the headwinds on the way home. We should ride on a warm day!
3.24.10
Did our standard 20. Good ride--a little windy.
(I'm posting a week after the fact and I forgot most of the details. I do remember, however, the song in my head going up my last long hill: There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea. For some reason, it was entirely effective in keeping my pedals going in a consistent circle.)
(I'm posting a week after the fact and I forgot most of the details. I do remember, however, the song in my head going up my last long hill: There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea. For some reason, it was entirely effective in keeping my pedals going in a consistent circle.)
Friday, March 19, 2010
3.19.10
17 miles today, on the bike trail. An awesome, smooth ride. The trail was not too crowded and the temperature was perfect (or else I dressed correctly).
A little tired afterward.
54 degrees
song in my head: none--we talked the whole time
A little tired afterward.
54 degrees
song in my head: none--we talked the whole time
3.18.10
Rode about 16 miles today. It was sunny, but the wind sucked the breath right out of my mouth! We worked hard.
58 degrees
song in my head: We are Loved by David Crowder*Band
58 degrees
song in my head: We are Loved by David Crowder*Band
Friday, March 12, 2010
3.12.10
Nice ride today. Balmy, cloudy. We pulled our route out of our memories and didn't get lost! I spent some time recording routes on mapmyride.com so they'll become easier to duplicate.
Today I felt tired on the ride and think I may need some recovery time today and the rest of the weekend.
But it was oh, so good to be out!
21.5 miles
2 hours
54 degrees
song in my head: "God of This City"
Today I felt tired on the ride and think I may need some recovery time today and the rest of the weekend.
But it was oh, so good to be out!
21.5 miles
2 hours
54 degrees
song in my head: "God of This City"
Thursday, March 11, 2010
3.11.10
Rode our 20 mile loop today. Started out COLD, but warmed up as the sun came out. We worked in a few spots, but I felt strong until the end! (Of course, I had a diet pepsi and a green tea energy drink before I left...)
The roads are beat up. Even one that was repaved last summer is cracking along the shoulder. There are potholes everywhere and lots of crud left from snow plowing.
But again, it was fabulous to be out, to be breathing clean, warmer air, to be working and talking (the talking has been therapeutic this week). I always look forward to our group bike trip at the end of July, but this year I'm looking more forward to the couple-times-a-week rides around here.
start temp: 46
end temp: 56
20 miles in 1 hr. 45 min.
song in my head: Lose Control by House of Heroes
The roads are beat up. Even one that was repaved last summer is cracking along the shoulder. There are potholes everywhere and lots of crud left from snow plowing.
But again, it was fabulous to be out, to be breathing clean, warmer air, to be working and talking (the talking has been therapeutic this week). I always look forward to our group bike trip at the end of July, but this year I'm looking more forward to the couple-times-a-week rides around here.
start temp: 46
end temp: 56
20 miles in 1 hr. 45 min.
song in my head: Lose Control by House of Heroes
3.9.10
I can't get my pictures to post. :(
Rode 13.68 miles today. LOVELY to be out!
Warm--47, sunny
song in my head: Face Down by FF5 (again)
Rode 13.68 miles today. LOVELY to be out!
Warm--47, sunny
song in my head: Face Down by FF5 (again)
3.8.10
Finally! Rode outside again--about 12 miles, and one flat tire. It felt so good to be back outside and the seat was pretty comfortable!
43 degrees, no wind, sunny
song in my head: Face Down by Family Force 5
43 degrees, no wind, sunny
song in my head: Face Down by Family Force 5
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