I'm enjoying taking it easy in October. No real structure, just 3-4 runs per week and a mountain bike ride. Funny how your perspective changes. I managed to get just shy of four hours of exercise in this week. For the pre-triathlete Mike, that would have been a huge week. Now four hours is extremely light.
I'm still working on my race schedule. I'm trying to decide if I want to do a 70.3 or two or just stick with sprints and olys. I did promise my sister I would do the Cohassett, MA tri in June. I need to get out to the East coast to see her. Truth be told, when my friend Dave died this year, I almost booked a ticket to head out there the next month. Life is too short not to visit with family and friends whenever you can.
Here are a few pics of my ride Sunday.
 |
| A section goes through the old MRF grounds |
 |
| some trees are close enough together you have to pay attention |
 |
| These trees look close together for me even at my slow speed |
The pictures of how close some of the trees are reminded me of a ride years ago where I didn't quite make it between two close trees. One of my handlebars clipped a tree and I was on the ground and dazed even before I knew what happened. It gave my helmet a good workout and gave my friends something to laugh at while they pretended to be concerned. My friends have long since stopped riding so I hit the trails alone now. I also remembered going off road with one of my neighbors who ended up breaking his chain. I towed him home with him hanging on to the chain. That was a tough workout!
And some dinner pictures. Ribs, yum! This time I used my dad's method. I put rub on them the night before, then put water and vinegar in the bottom of a double decker pan, put the ribs on that then covered with foil and cooked at 250 degrees for 2.5 hours. Then I threw them on the grill, lathered them up with bbq sauce and they were fantastic!
 |
| The ribs were amazing |
 |
| asparagus in the foil plus kabobs for the non rib lovers |
Mentally preparing to try to become a morning person. As I type this, everyone has been in bed for an hour and I've had the rest of the house to myself. I'm going to miss this......
6 comments:
Hey, call me some time when you want to hit the trails! I'm probably way slower than you, but I can call the ambulance if need be when I catch up. :)
That first narrow tree picture...I think that's where I clipped a tree on the July (?) Dirty Girls ride. It was pre-clipless pedals, and somehow I managed a (totally unintentional) flying dismount and landed on my feet. That time.
Your training looks a sight better than mine, and I have no off-season in sight! I need to dial in some of your discipline.
That's also the beauty of becoming a morning person - up and at 'em before anyone is stirring. It's a great sense of accomplishment! Then, on non-training days, you can have the house to yourself again!
Anytime you want to jump on a plane, I would love to see you. I miss you, too! Can't wait for next summer. They should have the date confirmed soon.
Nice pictures....and the food- as always - looks like I want to come right over!
I know what you mean about life being too short. People need to come first!
I am contemplating pushing a confirm button in regards to the 70.3 just 40 minutes away from here next July. I know I can do it, I want to do it, but my nerves won't let me. I thought I had conquered these nerves. Blah:(
Have a good day Mike.
How does one not like ribs? A mystery.
That's some sweet bike, Mike!
Even though I'd like to switch to a vegetarian diet, I do enjoy barbecue. :-)
Post a Comment