Aug 12
I have had some great bike rides this week. However, before I get into the details, I have to get something off my chest. It bugs me to no end when I see cyclists deliberately breaking the rules of the road. Today, for instance, I saw a bike who was stopped behind three cars at …
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Jul 01
Today’s schedule called for a 3.5 hour ride. So, earlier this week I called my dad to see if he wanted to join me. My dad is what I would classify as a touring rider. He has logged 8 marathons when he was running, but mainly bikes now. His last bike adventure was biking around …
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Jun 19
Friday Friday’s game plan consisted of a long run, long swim, and some wood work. I ended up doing 10.5 miles in 1:32 (8:44 pace). It was hot and humid which really slowed me down. I am still adjusting to the warmer weather and learning what my hydration needs are, so I weighed myself before …
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May 31
On my bike ride today, I saw a couple of turtles who seemed to be unsatisfied with being on the ground. In true Yertle the Turtle fashion they sought higher ground to expand their kingdom. Hopefully, they aren’t settling in because I have a feeling that the sand piles are destined for other use. Other …
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