So I met with the cardiologist yesterday and I guess I am fine. He asked me a bunch of questions and lead me to the conclusion that my new doctor was being over cautious -- as was I. The EKG they took looked like a "young, athletic heart" to him. The EKG's are apparently read by a computer at the doctor's office and my spike sent up caution flag. His experience tells him it is nothing to be concerned about. That being said, any doubts need to be eliminated so I return for an ultrasound and a stress test. While I wish this was all over, better safe than sorry. I guess getting BPMs over 200 is okay for some folks, I just wish someone would definitively tell me that.
Life, deadlines and commitments have left me feeling rather low and tired this week and off the bike or gym. Tonight I will try and hit Spin class with Ginger Snap and her one second jumps. I now refuse to do them since my "boyz" cannot take the seat slapping. Every 4 seconds is fine. It's about the anatomy, not the pulmonary.
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Beat Me With A Club Ride
I was eager to get out on the bike Friday night, thought it would be a good idea to dust off the legs in anticipation of Al and I heading out for my first "club ride" Saturday morning. I pushed myself a bit knowing Saturday would be a challenge for me. I did about 16 miles and settled in for a Hennepin ale.
Saturday came early... Al was early to fetch me and we were late to the start. I was mentally prepared for the 60 miles he said they would be doing -- turns out it was 29 with a 7:00 a.m. start. We scrambled to gear up as the group buzzed around the parking lot like a swarm of angry bees. We took off at about 16+ miles an hour. Then we left the parking lot. Speeds accelerated quickly to 21 - 23. I was able to catch up and get in the draft for a time. Another rider said this was his fourth ride with this group and they will hit 28 MPH sprints... Well, I gave it what I could but five miles in they accelerated out after a stop light. I lost the wheel in front of me and couldn't make it back. I eventually lost sight of the group but Al hung back to fetch me. We did a brisk (for me) 21 miles total. We hung, chatted over coffee as the other 15 riders came in at various times.
I was pissed to have fallen short, but this was not my style of riding -- not sure I want it to be my style. They said, oh in about 6 months you'll be able to keep up. Well, getting dropped for 24 weeks is not something I think I would enjoy -- I already went to high school. The group was going for 80 miles Sunday morning.
Me, I went for a casual 10 miles with Nifi Sunday morning in great weather. I cleaned and tweaked bikes, did chores and rode 21 miles late Sunday afternoon. Put me 30 miles short of the Century schedule but Saturday was an a** kicker.
I am also a bit hesitant to push super hard until I visit the cardiologist Tuesday. My HR for Saturday was an average of 171... that is near my suggested max. The max I hit Saturday was 181. I might have some "wiring" issues. I hope to know more tomorrow.
Monday calls...
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Saturday came early... Al was early to fetch me and we were late to the start. I was mentally prepared for the 60 miles he said they would be doing -- turns out it was 29 with a 7:00 a.m. start. We scrambled to gear up as the group buzzed around the parking lot like a swarm of angry bees. We took off at about 16+ miles an hour. Then we left the parking lot. Speeds accelerated quickly to 21 - 23. I was able to catch up and get in the draft for a time. Another rider said this was his fourth ride with this group and they will hit 28 MPH sprints... Well, I gave it what I could but five miles in they accelerated out after a stop light. I lost the wheel in front of me and couldn't make it back. I eventually lost sight of the group but Al hung back to fetch me. We did a brisk (for me) 21 miles total. We hung, chatted over coffee as the other 15 riders came in at various times.
I was pissed to have fallen short, but this was not my style of riding -- not sure I want it to be my style. They said, oh in about 6 months you'll be able to keep up. Well, getting dropped for 24 weeks is not something I think I would enjoy -- I already went to high school. The group was going for 80 miles Sunday morning.
Me, I went for a casual 10 miles with Nifi Sunday morning in great weather. I cleaned and tweaked bikes, did chores and rode 21 miles late Sunday afternoon. Put me 30 miles short of the Century schedule but Saturday was an a** kicker.
I am also a bit hesitant to push super hard until I visit the cardiologist Tuesday. My HR for Saturday was an average of 171... that is near my suggested max. The max I hit Saturday was 181. I might have some "wiring" issues. I hope to know more tomorrow.
Monday calls...
Spin On
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