Last night was a pretty nice evening for a ride outside. I made it home at a decent hour, grabbed a snack, chatted with Mel for a bit, then took off out the door. I had Google Map'd our area earlier in the day to see if there were alternate routes to the one I took last week - the pavement was brutal! Luckily I found such a route which took me through Sage Hill up to where I was riding when I lived in the North West - SCORE! Not much shoulder to ride on, but at least traffic is lighter and the posted speed is only 80km/h.
Anyways, the ride out was west into a stiff headwind. It took me an hour going out and only 30 minutes to rip back home! The wind at my back coupled with mostly down hills attributed to the speedy return. Overall the ride was in my aerobic zone but my heart rate did soar on a few of the steep climbs on the way out.
This morning was up at 5am to commute down to the pool. Shoulders were a little tight this morning, so I was a little slow getting into the workout. Overall it was pretty good.
Lunchtime I rode the stationary bike and did some much needed core work. I have been neglecting core as of late and certainly feel like a slob for doing so.
This evening it looks like I am riding indoors on the trainer as the rain is just coming down. The plan is to ride about 90 minutes with a 30 minute tempo effort sandwiched in there. I have downloaded about 3 weeks worth of shows I normally watch (7 different shows in total) so I am golden for entertainment while I am riding. [I don't know how Susi can sit on her bike without a TV and/or music going...but she is hardcore like that!]
This weekend is looking to be promising...Mel and I are taking somewhat of a break from house "settling in" stuff and are getting out to the mountains for a hike with Jessie! J is a beagle so it is interesting to watch her do her "tracking" thing. Every once in-a-while, she'll start rolling around on the ground in a particular spot...presumably to get the smell on her for future reference although I don't know for sure and should probably Google it.
Weather is shaping up to be perfect for lots of outdoor activities and I plan on riding a shit-ton...including a stint with Keith on the 70.3 course.
Happy International Midwives Day! (Australia)
3 comments:
Glad you're finding good routes to ride! I never know how far out to go, because usually coming back is way faster.
I've never heard of Sage Hill. Another blog buddy was talking about a place that isn't even on google maps, north along Sarcee Trail, past Stoney Trail. That whole area north of Country Hills is totally terra incognita for me.
I think Susi's onto something with the rides, though. You can't use the electronic aides during the race, so I figure it makes good sense to train without them as well. Though I have watched a movie or two while spinning away....
We should start getting the details sorted out for the 70.3 ride. I think if our spouses can drop us off, then Mel meets at our place. Or we could meet them at T2 and run. I don't know, maybe just riding here would be easiest; it's only about 8K from the end of the course ride.
oh the guilt!!! i am so not hardcore. i totally wimped out on my run today. legs/hip hurt too much. boo.
i'll have to hook up with you and keith for the 70.3 route!
I am a total wuss at indoor riding too -- I watch movies, listen to music; and when I get too drenched I get off and change completely. :) When I'm training I like to be comfortable; racing is not supposed to be comfortable, so I'm Ok with that! :) :)
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