RideStrong

MySpace ads were annoying me while blogging, and so I'm back here writing. I don't publicly blog much these days- busy cycling, working out to keep the back in shape for cycling, photographing, and oh yeah, working the day job. Anyway, the Lance Armstrong Foundation LiveStrong Challenge is this S...

Note: This map is sideways! (North point left) My best guesses at streets, towns, and townships are in the next entry. I hope to finish in 6 hours of riding time. Avg 16.7 mph. Regardless, I think it's safe to say I can adequately manage my back, post-surgery, through these things that are import...

I'm assuming a counter-clockwise direction of travel, based on the shorter routes and descriptions. From Montgomery County Community College: Part 1: Hills- a few good climbs Morris Bustard Old Morris Old Forty Foot Road Bridge / Quarry Morris Cressman (R/L on Kinsley to stay on Cressman) Creamer...

Mon- gym at work- planks and flex- elliptical Tue-gym at work- power planks; bike for 24 mins; down position most tue again- express line at PSC, plus some ball work Wed morning- sore lower back, right side- no leg symptom worse when bending backward; doing slight press-ups and the propping up on...

week 1 after PT Tue: Gym at work: planks and elliptical Wed: PT workout Thur: pain in LEFT leg; was maybe bad weather? cold front with thunder, coming through. Fri-Sat: Too busy for formal training, but stretched. Sun: core strength/flexibility at home. still sore from busy days, but not painful....

Mondays are tough for squeezing in an official workout. Work all day and immediately to World Cafe Live to shoot Philly Rising, then after hours at Fergies as a spectator. It grounds me. But what I do squeeze in: -Walk instead of taking a train/cab. Fast pace. -When sitting on a chair, hold in so...

LAF LiveStrong Ride: Philadelphia, September 10th Century Ride (100 miles) Training officially started today, in my mind. I'm a few weeks ahead of the 6 month mark. I plan to have a series of parties the weekend of 3/10-11, which is the traditional 6 month mark, even though 180 days is not until ...