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I like to ride my bicycle - for long distances. I have earned the California Triple Crown and finished the Furnace Creek 508. My goals include qualifying for RAAM and ...(read the blog to find out). "The bicycle has a soul. If you are able to love it as it deserves, it will give you emotions you will never forget." "Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride."
"The important decisions in my life I make while out riding my bike."
"Pain is temporary, quitting lasts forever.” Lance Armstrong
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Sunday, February 12, 2006
Training Update - Week SixI am taking a rest day today. My morning heart rate was 53 bpm, over 10% higher than my RHR and coach dicates a rest day when that happens. This week's mileage goal was 190 miles and I did 167. But, I had two sessions on the rollers and one session of lifting, so I will call it even. The training plan says I should start tapering as the Death Valley Double is now just three weeks away. Next week, the long ride is scheduled to be just 80 miles long. I am inclined to do more and coach does not disagree. But, the long range weather forecast calls for rain. Funny, two long rides without rain, and I have lost my interest in riding in rain. I will not make a decision today, but I will wait till later in the week to decide how far I will ride on Saturday. Meanwhile, I plan on two sessions on the rollers and two trips to the gym and either a yoga session or a night ride.
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