20 mi. I did the circle around Singer Island at a below normal pace avg of 19.2 mph. I had a headwind of 10 mph for the first eastward heading 4 miles, I didn't try to push too hard against that. I was one gear easier than usual to employ spinning mentality. Even riding south … Continue reading Better than sleeping
Month: June 2010
33miles. This was a good day to ride, really no breeze except for a small bit coming back. We had plenty of time to talk, ride, and see others out there. We went to the preserve park at the end of Jupiter Island, and also saw the alleged "Bill Gates" secret road with all of … Continue reading Tooling up the Island with Walter
2000 yards. I tried the swim fins with yesterday's workout - it led me to have weird cramps in my toes and calf muscles. Today, thankfully, no kicking was prescribed. Just a few mixed sets of regular freestyle. It was warm and uncrowded today, wait 'til next week when all the schools are out and … Continue reading No kicks after therapy
20 mi. Today was steamy out, the house being somewhere near 76 degrees, outside felt much warmer at 79 degrees but very humid. I rode the PGA Mirasol route and averaged 21.1 mph. There were a surprising number of cars out, even with yesterday being the final class day for public schools. I want to … Continue reading More fog in the dark.
29mi. Sunday's ride was to Bridge Rd and back. Normally, a nice outing, today was amped up because of S SE winds of 10-12 mph. Going there myself, Chiara, Stanton Charlotte and Walter kept a good 21+ pace. Coming back was a wind tunnel exercise. I tried to use the aero position and pull the … Continue reading Mem. Weekend Ride #2
20mi. Since we had Monday off, Tuesday was a day to just sleep til normal waking up time. Wednesday I rode the Singer Island route, putting in an average speed of 20.9 mph. I didn't think I was going to go fast, just get a ride in. I have the physical therapy doctor appt on … Continue reading Tues ride = Wed ride on short holiday week