Monday, May 23, 2011

She rides!

Well, I finally did it. Pumped up the tires, did a quick bike inspection, geared up, and went out on a short easy ride. It was windy and I didn't let that stop me. And you know what? I actually enjoyed it!

I chose an 8 mile route that has a little bit of climbing to get to the turn point, just enough to make this a good work out, not so much that it's discouraging. Here is the elevation map:


Now, if I can get out on my bike a few more times this week along with the running, I'll be off to a good start for triathlon training. Yes, I know I still need to add in swimming, baby steps people, baby steps.

14 comments:

  1. Yay! Good move to choose a course that would give your body a bit of a challenge but also give you a confidence boost!

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  2. Nice job! I would actually like to get on my bike prior to next saturday - my tour de cure bike race. it's been a LONG winter!

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  3. You did it despite the wind (a terrible enemy) and the hills. Congrats.

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  4. I reckon focus on keeping the bike fun. Enjoy the pool too (maybe some new bathers?)

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  5. OMG I went over 1 hill this weekend and thought that was enough for me. seriously florida is wayyyyy tooooo flat

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  6. Great job getting out there.

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  7. Good job! That looks like quite a hill!

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  8. I looked at the altitude first and was absolutely amazed that you call climbing to over 5000 feet a little bit of climbing ... and then I realised that you live above 5000 feet. LOL Good job on getting out! Well done! Now, keep it up!

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  9. Great ride -- when is your first race?

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  10. That's great! And glad the running is going well, too.

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  11. Yay!

    I've often heard that bike riding helps running. I haven't tested out this theory, so I'll be interested to know how it goes for you. :)

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