Completed week two, of my dedicated scheduled announced evening activities. I was alone again, for the Tuesday evening mtb training ride at NH. I actually had the mtb this week, geared a bit for the small amount of uphill, and had a blast! Since I started a few minutes earlier, I got in 5 laps of the 2.2 mile short track course. When I finished, I had a visitor.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/80488537
Kirk drove out, we finally met, and talked for a good hour about bikes, riding, and racing.
The Wednesday distraction was even better this, Carl came to run with me. It's been a long time since I was fit enough to run and talk at the same time, but he was ready to converse, and with long statements. I was good for a quick yes or no, or a quickly spat three word comment. It was another great evening out at NH. I wasn't near as sore the next day, as the Friday before. Definitely a good distraction.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/80488535
The Thursday Road/Dirt Road ride. I was almost late to the announced meeting intersection, didn't matter. I rode alone straight into the wind again. It was up around 25-35 again. I varied the route slightly, but didn't have to scribble notes on my arm with the Sharpee this time. The London rode just as good as the SX, and teh 42x16 actually was better also. In true SS fashion, I pedal the gear I have on the bike, and stand when necessary.
http://connect.garmin.com/activity/80672546
Bike miles for the week was 56. Not many, but I think it's working. Only a 4 day Clovis week. Next week is a 5er, more miles, or something. One more week of the announced schedule, and then a week of sea level training (if I get time to do anything it will be running on those awesome swampy trails at ranger camp).
Moo
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Friday, April 15, 2011
Plywood Wind
I guess I made up that description, or name. Yesterday was one of those days with DANGEROUS winds forecasted, and delivered. Dangerous is gusts to 60 mph, sustained of 35-50. So, what do you do on a day like that? You ride your bike!
I had announced to the Clovis bike list that I would be mtbing on Tuesdays at Ned Houk, trail running at NH on Wednesdays, and a 20-40 mile road or dirt road ride on Thursdays. Tuesday was great, one easy lap of a 2.2 mile course, then a fast four laps. Wednesday was a great day for a distraction from bikes, and the trail run was just what I needed. 5 miles, and I'm still sore. It's been a few months since I ran last. And next came the promised ride for Thursday.
The wind predictions started on base on Wednesday; this sounds serious. Having been here for a couple of months, I've noticed that the winds will usually subside a bit or completely, by 5 pm. Even the high predictions will settle a bit. So, with all the wind predicted to be from the west, I rode straight into the 15 mph wind on the way to work, and planned to follow my ride announcement after work.
YES! The plywood wind settled to 25-35 out of the west, by time I left the office at 530. I rode to the meeting intersection, and waited for anyone else, until the 6:00 pm departure time. I left at 6:02, and turned into the wind, for 8 miles. Nice, mostly hard packed dirt road, then turned right, left, then tail wind east for 8 miles!. It was a great ride, and I consider it an 8 mile climb (with my wind hill theory). A great 35 mile ride, and on the DANGEROUS WINDS day.
Plywood wind? Well, after watching all types of items flying around out here, I think plywood would launch around 50 mph. Maybe I'll test that someday, if I decide not to ride.
Now I'm thinking I should run a little today, to get rid of that soreness from my random running.
Moo!
I had announced to the Clovis bike list that I would be mtbing on Tuesdays at Ned Houk, trail running at NH on Wednesdays, and a 20-40 mile road or dirt road ride on Thursdays. Tuesday was great, one easy lap of a 2.2 mile course, then a fast four laps. Wednesday was a great day for a distraction from bikes, and the trail run was just what I needed. 5 miles, and I'm still sore. It's been a few months since I ran last. And next came the promised ride for Thursday.
The wind predictions started on base on Wednesday; this sounds serious. Having been here for a couple of months, I've noticed that the winds will usually subside a bit or completely, by 5 pm. Even the high predictions will settle a bit. So, with all the wind predicted to be from the west, I rode straight into the 15 mph wind on the way to work, and planned to follow my ride announcement after work.
YES! The plywood wind settled to 25-35 out of the west, by time I left the office at 530. I rode to the meeting intersection, and waited for anyone else, until the 6:00 pm departure time. I left at 6:02, and turned into the wind, for 8 miles. Nice, mostly hard packed dirt road, then turned right, left, then tail wind east for 8 miles!. It was a great ride, and I consider it an 8 mile climb (with my wind hill theory). A great 35 mile ride, and on the DANGEROUS WINDS day.
Plywood wind? Well, after watching all types of items flying around out here, I think plywood would launch around 50 mph. Maybe I'll test that someday, if I decide not to ride.
Now I'm thinking I should run a little today, to get rid of that soreness from my random running.
Moo!
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