Archive for June, 2009

Training Status

Monday, June 29th, 2009

Training this year by month and miles:
Jan 86
Feb 267
Mar 359
Apr 135
May 238
Jun 400
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Tot 1485

The recent rides have included lots of near 100F weather, 40-50 miles, and rain 80 miles to Miami and headwinds on almost every ride. To make up for the lack of miles in the beginning of the month due to rain and scheduling I laid it on the past two weeks and I’m feeling overtrained. Muscles are tired, thick, and heavy making me fall asleep very fast. The plan is two days of rest, which isn’t really enough, then some long rides while I can the end of this week and resting will the bike and later myself are in transit to Seattle. Hopefully, I should be energetic enough to bounce off the walls on ride day. Cross my fingers that my miles are enough.

June Miles

Monday, June 29th, 2009

If you look at my mileage on the bike, I’m 13 miles from 400 for June. So, one more ride today, this month. Just a quick little 13 mile < 1hr run.

Results of Weekend Training

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Amarillo College East to Miami – 78.7 miles and 6 hours including the stops of about 45 minutes in the pouring rain all the way with a ~5-10(?) mph tailwind.
East of Pampa to Panhandle – 41.3 miles and 4 hours 50 minutes including the very few 25 minute of stops against a stiff 10-15 mph headwind and a sunny, hot regular panhandle day.

First day great, long in the warm summer rain. Used very little water.

My assend was in pain and I need something for that. Some weakness in my back. Legs strong, but tensed the second day.

Top Cell Phone Suggestions

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Palm Centro(?)
LG Envy
Apple iPhone
Blackberry Pearl

New Cell Phone Suggestions

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

I use a 5 yr old Motorola V551 on AT&T and I was thinking of replacing it with a keyboard phone. Does anyone have any suggestions. The E71 looks interesting.

Seattle Hotel Booked

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009

Yay, I finally, belatedly booked my Seattle hotel. It’s Travelodge Seattle U. Just a couple of blocks from the starting line. Seems like a cancellation opened up. I was getting very nervous. The plan is to arrive Thursday, collect and assemble the bike, see the sites on friday, and ride at 5-6 AM Saturday.