Revival

Okay, it has been a while since I posted anything. Simply because it has been a long time since I trained. Last night was my first foray back to the gym for a week. I went to Core Class feeling weak and of course he kicked our butts with added weight challenges. I was able to do the extra lifting (for the most part) and feel pretty good today. Tomorrow might be another story.

I have been longing to get on the bike but with all the company it was not an option. Dr.T kicked a** on our landscape project -- a tireless worker. It was fun to get so much family time in though. I learned that my sister used to be a very diligent rider in her day putting on mile after mile. I also learned my mom had a pet goat (no, not me).

As for pets, Spin might be missed again Saturday as we head out to possibly adopt a new "sister" for Emily. We are hopeful that this trip yields results -- my brown girl is blue.

My focus now is Mountain Mama in August and getting over the terrain and raising funds for LLRoF. I feel I have to work on my legs and my mind to better deal with the suffering and pain without giving myself a mental "out" of any sort. I hope to do some lifting to accomplish that. Thinking of the tremendous effort of Jill's Ididarod in an inspiration.

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Raisin In The Sun

Exercise, cycling in particular, have taken a bit of a back seat lately with work and company in town. That will not change either for the next few days. Dr. T and my sister ME come to town today. That required a run to Total Wine to stock up on some brews. I may have found a new fav . I cracked a bottle of the Raison D'Etre. Excellent. It is described as having Belgian beet sugars and green raisins in the brewing process which yields an 8% abv. Add on som extra pounds this weekend and get ready to begin training in earnest come next week!!

Summer heat is making a come-back, daylight is extended. My excuses are drying up.

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Forgive Me Father For I Have Spinned

It has been at least two weeks since my last outdoor ride. In that time I have viewed several hours of Bike Porn and coveted white Sidi shoes. I have blogged and consumed Belgian ale. I have missed Spin Class and Core Class replacing it with one indoor trainer ride and dog walks. And, I do not anticipate it getting better over the next couple week with the onset of siblings.

So Father, have you heard the one about...

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Funkin' Day

Yesterday was just one of those days -- I was in a real funk for no particular reason, just couldn't shake it. I feel a little burned at work, but not less than anyone else. Down a man I am putting out a few more fires. Underlying concerns about Emily's hips, surgery, another dog kind of pick away at me too.

So, that attitude had to change. I got home and readied the trainer. I put on the new Nashbar wheel stand with climbing blocks, locked in the Trek, got on the Nano and the readers so I could fuss with the Trek Incite ACH computer and instructions. I had a really decent spin - one hour. Poured out a lot of tension and sweat to some good tunes. I cannot for the life of me figure out the new cyclometer though, it just defies logic (and instructions). I am about to give up on it and look into the Garmin. Thoughtful gift -- just isn't giving back.

BTW on the thought of a tattoo -- my best bet is to get a Chia Pet so I can watch hair grow back through it -- yuck!

For some inspired reading and a VERY challenging ride on the Ididarod read this link.

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For Sale Notice

There are three TEAM R2R jersey's left for sale -- you could be the proud owner of an '07 limited edition jersey (only 10 produced) and donate to a good cause.

I am offering the final three at $60 each (including$5.00 for SH). $55 will go to LLRoF in your name.

They are "Club Cut" Champion Systems jerseys. A large fits most medium men and like a "Race Cut" if you are tall.

All sales final.

One each sizes available XS, MED, LG.

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I Got Nothin'

With a late night Friday, Saturday Spin Class was cancelled due to sleep. After a great dinner Saturday with ToDawgz, Sunday ride was cancelled due to sleep (and too much great red wine:-)

I should feel guilty but I don't. I think my body needed the rest. I am getting near the time that I must get serious about training to have decent distant rides this year, but I have a little time -- like hitting the snooze button on the alarm. I needed to rest a nagging knee too. Nothing much, just some tenderness.

Still searching for Emily's new "sister". She has been showing some signs of discomfort in her hips though. I have to call the vet and figure out what our next steps will be.

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Signs Of A Mid-Life Crisis

"Honey, I want a new haircut and a tattoo."

Now I know I have a good wife when neither desire phased her. She gently steered me away from getting inked. My only real concern is I have no spot to put one without it eventually being obscured with body hair. Again, sorry for the mental image. I even went so far as to stay up too late watching "LA Ink". I was left wondering why so many good looking people cover themselves head to toe with such obnoxious images -- and where I was going to put mine and what should it be. Fortunately I awoke less inclined to get that Red Dragon Tattoo -- great Weezer song.

My crisis will undoubtedly unfold on the blog pages, but for now I need to re-focus on training and my coif.

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