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Quick ride to bank before we leave for the river.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
staying up all night
Why is it that I work for one of the slowest services around and I seem to stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning every shift? I have been promising myself to ride every day that I get off, but this is really hard to do with no sleep.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Had a nice 20 mile ride today. Had two goals. One was to constantly pedal. I have a bad habit of coasting, mainly because I power to hard and then have to rest. The second goal was to scout a good route out of Kingwood to Huffman. Huffman has lots of roads that are great for riding road bikes and I need a route to get there from my house. This route worked out pretty well. Mostly streets with little traffic and a few trails that are road bike friendly.
I realized today that my clips are mounted way to far forward on my shoes. When I adjusted them last, I had my cranks parallel to the ground and tried to feel where the ball of my foot was and I ended up adjusting them all the way forward. After about 10 miles today, I can tell that I am pushing with my toes. I will try to stand in the shoe on the pedal next time with the cranks perpindicular to the ground and that should give me more accurate placement.
My ride took me across the Lake Houston McKay bridge. This is a picture just coming on to the bridge where I stopped to check my text messages.
I realized today that my clips are mounted way to far forward on my shoes. When I adjusted them last, I had my cranks parallel to the ground and tried to feel where the ball of my foot was and I ended up adjusting them all the way forward. After about 10 miles today, I can tell that I am pushing with my toes. I will try to stand in the shoe on the pedal next time with the cranks perpindicular to the ground and that should give me more accurate placement.
My feet
Last night, I went for a walk with Shaina while she did her long run and by the end, I was limping pretty bad and told her and the kids to just leave me while I walked slowly home in the dark.
History
About two years ago, I saw a podiatrist for some pain and he told me that I had plantar faciitis. He gave me some meds, stretches, and recommended to use some over the counter orthodics with the understanding that if that didn't work, I would need to be fitted.
About a month ago, I don't remember causing the injury but I ended up not being able to walk for about three days. I saw a different podiatrist and he just gave me meds and said that it would be better.
The Plan
So, now I am going to see what my insurance will cover and go get fitted after seeing the first podiatrist again. I liked his educational bedside manner and stretching instructions.
History
About two years ago, I saw a podiatrist for some pain and he told me that I had plantar faciitis. He gave me some meds, stretches, and recommended to use some over the counter orthodics with the understanding that if that didn't work, I would need to be fitted.
About a month ago, I don't remember causing the injury but I ended up not being able to walk for about three days. I saw a different podiatrist and he just gave me meds and said that it would be better.
The Plan
So, now I am going to see what my insurance will cover and go get fitted after seeing the first podiatrist again. I liked his educational bedside manner and stretching instructions.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Return home after work
So as usual, I didn't try to go to bed till about 2 am and then we had to go on a run. Didn't get to sleep til 4. Set my alarm for 6:30 and slept right through it. Didn't get up till 7:40 and was really tired. Finally got on the road and headed home. Left my back pack so I could really enjoy the ride and I will go back and get it later. Little hot, but nice ride with little traffic.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Ride to work today
This ia my first post on my new blog. I want to use this to help motivate myself in my newest endevours and maybe to help motivate someone else.
So, many years ago, my brother loaned me his Giant road bike and I rode in a couple of races and really loved it. Even though I love the outdoors, I have never been a really healthy runner type. I am over weight and I like to eat. However, I have decided to use my love of road bikes to help me get my weight under control. Shaina, my love, and I bought ourselves some road bikes and I plan on training to ride in next years MS 150. My goal is to complete it and lose some weight on the way. So there is a lot more to say that I will add here later and I want you to come back and watch my improvements.
Here is my ride to work today. It is only 10 miles, but I figure the more I ride to work, the more comfortable I will become riding on the roads and will help with my minimum of 7 hours a week of riding that I am planning.
So, many years ago, my brother loaned me his Giant road bike and I rode in a couple of races and really loved it. Even though I love the outdoors, I have never been a really healthy runner type. I am over weight and I like to eat. However, I have decided to use my love of road bikes to help me get my weight under control. Shaina, my love, and I bought ourselves some road bikes and I plan on training to ride in next years MS 150. My goal is to complete it and lose some weight on the way. So there is a lot more to say that I will add here later and I want you to come back and watch my improvements.
Here is my ride to work today. It is only 10 miles, but I figure the more I ride to work, the more comfortable I will become riding on the roads and will help with my minimum of 7 hours a week of riding that I am planning.
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