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Megan Hazen ([personal profile] meganursula) wrote2013-04-01 09:42 pm
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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.

[identity profile] jedusor.livejournal.com 2013-04-02 06:50 am (UTC)(link)
I've been walking around the lake with a friend every few days. The weather has been great.
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[personal profile] blk 2013-04-02 02:00 pm (UTC)(link)
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.
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[personal profile] katybeth 2013-04-02 05:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Except in the springtime, when for someone with allergies it is quite a bit to sneeze at. :-P

[identity profile] mamagotcha.livejournal.com 2013-04-02 02:49 pm (UTC)(link)
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!
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[personal profile] katybeth 2013-04-03 04:18 am (UTC)(link)
Hooray for a good ride!

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