Now what?
First, I am going to get back under 200 pounds (I am at 210 or so). Since I am not particularly muscular, I can get what the weight charts say I should weigh, which is around 187, but one step at a time.
If allergies permit, I will continue to ride twice a week, but won't be doing as many long rides as I did. Regardless, I will be exercising 6 times a week, just as I have done for the last 2 years.
The problem is that I have trouble losing weight and training for an event at the same time. So, I will lose, then train, lose, then train.
As a reward for getting back under 200 pounds, I am wondering what I should do? Another Century or a Sprint Tri? When I am under 200 pounds, my ankles can handle the running better. Right now, I can only run once a week.
There is a Sprint Tri on Aug 5 in Sacramento. That will be warm. There aren't a lot of Centuries in August. Bummer.
Sunday, May 21, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Did It!
The Century went pretty well, i.e. I survived. Yay!
My legs were pretty rubbery the last 25 miles. I slept very well last night and woke up not sore at all. However, I am feeling it in my legs now.
The weather was lovely, though the morning started out pretty cool. Registration didn't take long, and I was on my bike at 7:15. I wore my windbreaker until mile 20 (Gilroy Hot Springs). Decending on Canada Road through the fog was neat, but a little freaky.
There were lots of rest stops available, with lots of food and water, which was very nice. Once the day warmed up, it was around 80 degrees. I got a bit of sunburn in spots I missed (How did I miss the sides of my wrists? I suspect it really is there are spots where the sunscreen gets rubbed off).
It took me 7 hours and 45 minutes to complete the 100 miles, which was pretty much what I expected. Maybe a little slower than I had hoped, but I was just glad to finish.
At the last rest stop I called home so they could be there when I finished. It really cheered me up to see Shannon with her camera at the finish. Tracy got me balloons and candy. I really appreciate their support through all this.
Then we went to In-And-Out. Never has a hamburger and fries tasted so wonderful.
My legs were pretty rubbery the last 25 miles. I slept very well last night and woke up not sore at all. However, I am feeling it in my legs now.
The weather was lovely, though the morning started out pretty cool. Registration didn't take long, and I was on my bike at 7:15. I wore my windbreaker until mile 20 (Gilroy Hot Springs). Decending on Canada Road through the fog was neat, but a little freaky.
There were lots of rest stops available, with lots of food and water, which was very nice. Once the day warmed up, it was around 80 degrees. I got a bit of sunburn in spots I missed (How did I miss the sides of my wrists? I suspect it really is there are spots where the sunscreen gets rubbed off).
It took me 7 hours and 45 minutes to complete the 100 miles, which was pretty much what I expected. Maybe a little slower than I had hoped, but I was just glad to finish.
At the last rest stop I called home so they could be there when I finished. It really cheered me up to see Shannon with her camera at the finish. Tracy got me balloons and candy. I really appreciate their support through all this.
Then we went to In-And-Out. Never has a hamburger and fries tasted so wonderful.
Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Almost Here!
Just a few days until my first Century. I was very nervous about the most hilly portion of the Century (Roop Rd.), so I tried it out today. I did Roop to Canada to Pacheco Pass Highway to Ferguson to Leavesley to New Rd. to Roop, which is a bit over 20 miles. Not nearly as hard as Metcalf. I am relieved.
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