The number 3000 has always had a significant meaning in sports, particularly cycling and baseball. About 2 weeks ago, Derek Jeter reached the very select and illustrious 3000 hit club. Not as amazing of a feat, I just noticed about the same time as he reached that milestone, I crossed over the 3000 mile mark for this year. I found this to be pretty exciting because I haven't been chasing the long rides or miles which means only one thing, I have been riding my bike and riding it often. In case you missed Jeter's hit here is the highlight video. Sorry for not having video coverage of me crossing over the 3000 mile mark where ever it was on the road. Maybe next year I will hire a film crew to follow me around, but probably not.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
This past week was full of work, stress and riding. It was nice that the stress only came from work and not from any particular ride or lack thereof. In the end, I finished the week with a couple more than 250 miles. It has been awhile since I got over 200 and today my legs are feeling it.
On Saturday, I started the morning off with a 4am wake up call. After a quick breakfast and shower, I jumped on the bike and heading over to Westcreek to meet Jenn and other Team in Training members for the Silent Mile proceedings.
After the Silent Mile, a few of us headed out to Goochland and parts of Hanover for a nice leisurely ride. Once back to the cars in Westcreek, I grabbed a handful of donuts which were left over from the Silent Mile breakfast, filled up my bottles and headed for home. For the second ride in a row (Friday's ride through P-town) my feet felt like they were broken. The pain made it quite undesirable to put any sort of pressure onto the pedals. With the feet feeling the opposite from great, I just cruised home. All in all, it was a great day in the saddle which leaves me full of confidence as to where my fitness levels are for the ADK540.
On Saturday, I started the morning off with a 4am wake up call. After a quick breakfast and shower, I jumped on the bike and heading over to Westcreek to meet Jenn and other Team in Training members for the Silent Mile proceedings.
After the Silent Mile, a few of us headed out to Goochland and parts of Hanover for a nice leisurely ride. Once back to the cars in Westcreek, I grabbed a handful of donuts which were left over from the Silent Mile breakfast, filled up my bottles and headed for home. For the second ride in a row (Friday's ride through P-town) my feet felt like they were broken. The pain made it quite undesirable to put any sort of pressure onto the pedals. With the feet feeling the opposite from great, I just cruised home. All in all, it was a great day in the saddle which leaves me full of confidence as to where my fitness levels are for the ADK540.
Monday, July 11, 2011
Ignite it like the 4th of July
Last week, I tweaked something in my lower back which had me laid up for 4 days. I am up around again which is a relief to me and everyone around me. Sunday was Jenn's birthday and to celebrate it, we got a couple of our closest friends together to have dinner on the lake before watching the fireworks.
Just like with everything else fun, Mother Nature had to have her opinion heard and tried to scare us off the dock by passing a couple of thunderstorms over the lake just missing the restaurant. We must have upset her by not heeding her warning by remaining out on the dock. She soon sent a nasty storm across which sent us all scrambling for cover.
A short 2 hours later, the storm had passed and the DJ was pumping the jams once again. If only the back was feeling better I would have thrown my "So You Think You Can Dance" audition routine out there for all to see. Maybe next year. Shortly after the sun was set it was time for the fireworks to begin. The evening couldn't have possibly had anymore fun packed into it. Here is a bit from the finale.
Just like with everything else fun, Mother Nature had to have her opinion heard and tried to scare us off the dock by passing a couple of thunderstorms over the lake just missing the restaurant. We must have upset her by not heeding her warning by remaining out on the dock. She soon sent a nasty storm across which sent us all scrambling for cover.
A short 2 hours later, the storm had passed and the DJ was pumping the jams once again. If only the back was feeling better I would have thrown my "So You Think You Can Dance" audition routine out there for all to see. Maybe next year. Shortly after the sun was set it was time for the fireworks to begin. The evening couldn't have possibly had anymore fun packed into it. Here is a bit from the finale.
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