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On Saturday i went on a bike ride with Marc and Paul -- first time on the bike since my crash at the end of last summer. I must admit that i was a bit wobbly, psychologically if not physically. We did some twenty miles with only minor hills, and i could tell that my legs are not where they once were. However, it was encouraging that I could do the distance, and felt pretty good at the end of it.

The day was beautiful, seriously beautiful. The first half of the ride was on the interurban trail - quiet and peaceful. The second half was on the Burke-Gilman highway and less so. My company was good, and the riding was good. I might invest in a new front tire as well as the rear one. I ended up the day feeling pretty happy; my bike magic still seems to work.

On Sunday i took the dog around the lake: 2.8 mile circumnavigation, ran first half (-stop for the dog), trashcan intervals second half. 31:33 mins for an 11.2 min/mile pace. I put all this here to say where I am. My immediate goals are to get up to the 3.2 distance (I'd like to get to at least a 5k base that i can maintain). Then maybe i can work on speed.

I think i should stick with the exercise program we've been doing at home. There are some drills there that will ultimately be useful to me. I must admit that it is a bit less intriguing when i've been getting outside exercise, though.

Date: 2013-04-02 06:50 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jedusor.livejournal.com
I've been walking around the lake with a friend every few days. The weather has been great.

Date: 2013-04-02 02:00 pm (UTC)
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From: [personal profile] blk
20 miles cycling and almost 3 miles running is nothing to sneeze at! You'll get back up to what you want; I have no doubts.

Date: 2013-04-02 05:35 pm (UTC)
katybeth: brown tabby cat snoozing on top of CRT monitor (Jasper)
From: [personal profile] katybeth
Except in the springtime, when for someone with allergies it is quite a bit to sneeze at. :-P

Date: 2013-04-02 02:49 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mamagotcha.livejournal.com
Good for you for getting back into the saddle! And glad to hear everything is working the way it should be. It's so nice to be outside again! We're doing a few miles walking outside today and I'm looking forward to maybe finally spotting a crocus or daffodil... fingers crossed!

Date: 2013-04-03 04:18 am (UTC)
katybeth: (danskin-bike)
From: [personal profile] katybeth
Hooray for a good ride!

Date: 2013-04-05 08:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] safetybitch.livejournal.com
Another thing I really miss about living near you: the one time I've ever routinely exercised was with your encouragement. I miss that.

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