Perseverence and pain

Well I started out on a club ride saturday morning. I didnt feel good at all. My breakfast had upset my stomach, but I wanted to make the ride anyway. I was constantly on the verge of puking. My legs felt extremely heavy and weak, but I pushed on. I was dropping back quickly on every climb. Soon I could no longer hang and I dropped furter back but continued to ride solo, thinking Id catch up at a re-group. I guess they never re-grouped because I rode the last 50 miles alone. By mile 35 my body was really beginning to ache badly. I was forced to pull over and take a break a few times as my body just didnt want anymore. I finally made it to a gas station at mile 55 and got a coke and took a short break. That was enough to get me home. Turns out I had a fever and the stomach was still upset. I slept for 3 hours and awoke feeling much better.

Not happy about my ride I decided it was time to get back in the gym. So this morning I got up and went to the gym. Its time to try and strengthen my linguring injuries. My back problems have been plaguing me for a year and a half now. I figure as the seasons begin to change, its time for me to get back to the weights and add some strength to the weaker parts of my body.

I pounded my legs this morning with the weights and will do an hour on the trainer when I get home.

Keep on spinning!

Bike Forums Group Ride

What a fun day on the bike. I had'nt done a group ride in a while and this one was alot of fun. Except getting bit by a yellow jacket. Fortunately I didnt have a reaction and I was able to continue. We had a great turnout, guess about 25. The ride was about 47 miles and 4600ft of climbing. Ride time for me was 2:58, total time was a tad over 4 hours. The one thing I dont like about group rides is the time waiting for regroups, but that just part of it. Thats also why I have been cutting back on the number of group rides I do. Again, it was a great day with a group of fun people that also happen to be great riders.

Sean

Sept 2nd training ride

Todays ride was a nice 2 hour tempo ride, keepint the HR down below 150 was the goal. Well I managed that for the majority of the ride. I couldnt resist a couple of chases, but quickly dropped the HR back under 140. It s been a very hot week and Ive kept the intervals at bay, deciding I was better off doing endurance rides.

Tomorrow is gonna be a fun day, single speed mt biking. Been a long time since Ive been on the dirt.

Why I Blog

I used to post alot on cycling forums. Then I realized that those places are often times just places for others to bash each other for no real reason. It was becoming a place to put others down instead of encourage. Too much negativity has pushed me away to a point. I still browse, but tend not to post a whole lot.

Los Gatos Bicycle Racing Club

I joined LGBRC back in July. Its a great club with lots of history. Supportive team mates have helped encourage me to improve. Ive been battling back problems for years, and have been on and off the bike for the past year. Now that that is coming under control I am back to creating a strong base to build on. My goals are simple, improve my riding experience. Climbing, sprinting, speed, and endurance. After my base is set I will move into intense intervals.