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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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Friday, December 08, 2006
Weekday UpdateMonday Martin injured his knee working on this latest project so I got to work out at the gym all by myself. Instead of lifting, I decided to return to the stairclimber. I did a 35 minute workout that included four 3:20 intervals - 3:20 at high heart rate and then 3:20 at recovery pace time four. This was very hard, but I finished all four intervals. Tuesday I had a migraine attach at 12:30 pm, just as I was looking at some Rolf Wheels at Rivercity Bicycles. I sat in my car in their parking lot for 30 minutes before returning to work (I was at lunch). I managed to work through the rest of the day, but my head was pounding in pain. Wednesday Miles: 18.60 December Miles: 121.47 Rides in the Rain: 6 The migraine was still with me when I woke up, but I went off to work none the less. After work, Joanne and I did a night ride in the fog. Jim K. and Mike G. joined us as we searched our way through east Salem. It was so foggy, it was difficult to find the road at times. This is not something I would recomend doing. I am not counting this as a ride in the rain, but none the less, we got wet! Thursday Miles: 38.90 December Miles: 160.37 Rides in the Rain: 6 Joined the folks at Scott's Cycles as they headed east to the MacLeay Hill. I felt tired and did not climb well tonight. I was in the first chase group, and we were way behind the lead group. I found a new and interesting site on the web RouteSlip.com. Using Google Maps, this site allows you to create maps and share them. But the cool thing is that you can create a map by import GPS data! Click here to see the Scott's Cycle route. Friday Woke up at 4:35 to be at the gym for 5:00 am Group Power Class. Why? Because I am dedicated, I guess.
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