Back In the Saddle

Wow, that was great. It felt good to get back on the roadie again. It was just a nice 20 miler. I suffered on a couple small climbs, but I made it. My biggest mistake was not eating prior to the ride. I really felt zapped at around the 1/2 way point of the ride. I hit some Hammer Gel and kept on pumping. My legs actually felt pretty good, but I could feel it in my core and shoulders staying in position. That will come back soon enough. I just have to make sure I'm hittin' it on a regular basis now. The bike feels pretty good. I'll have to play with my saddle fore/aft a bit to get it right though. Saddle height was good. I wore my HR monitor just to see where I was at times. I probably pushed too much a couple times into the wind, but overall I would call it a very successfull first time out.

The New Road Bike 

Turned It Around

Things are back on track. My diet has finally been consistent and it is showing. My weight is back down and I feel a lot better. My energy level is also way up. I'm changing my weight routine up a little bit starting next week. I really want to go heavy for 2 or 3 weeks then switch up to 2x/wk of circuit training. I'll ease into my riding for those two weeks then really get into it when I start the circuit training. My buddy Jason is going to lend me his Cyclops trainer so that will really help also. I can't even use the weather as an excuse then. I can't wait to ride this weekend. I just need a nice little 20 miler under my belt to get me going. Things are looking up!

Back in the game

Since my last pitty party post things have improved. I'm getting much stronger in the gym and I'm eating better. Plus I have my new road bike home finally. It's all ready to go with new pedals, computer, etc. I see good things in the future.

Rays was awsome. I actually felt pretty good and rode strong while I was there. I feel much better about the Summit next month. Once I get some road miles under me the next few weeks things there should go well.

I need to start thinking about changing up my strength routine a little. I'll probabls stick with what I'm doing for a couple more weeks, then get things going at World's. It feels good to be doing better. I still have a long way to go, but I'll get there. I'd like to try my hand at the Proctor race this year in June.