Ride Time: 30 mins
Total Distance: 7:07 miles
Avg Speed: 13.33 miles
I think joining a spin class would be helpful.
Showing posts with label MS150 LOG. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MS150 LOG. Show all posts
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Saturday, February 7, 2009
MS 150 - Day 8
Yesterday was a day of rest, today I went on my first FORMAL planned ride with the Texas Flyers. They met at Downing Middle School at 9:00am.
There were 14 of us and Ken was the leader. Ken has done 10,000 miles every year for the last 4 years on his bike! Wow.
The ride was faster than I have ridden before, but I made it!!
Total Ride Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Total Distance: 20.21 miles
Avg Mph: 14.74 <- Personal best.
Yes, I was dead afterwards. But I have more confidence now.
Tomorrow I am supposed to go another 10 miles to keep the pace going.
We will see.
There were 14 of us and Ken was the leader. Ken has done 10,000 miles every year for the last 4 years on his bike! Wow.
The ride was faster than I have ridden before, but I made it!!
Total Ride Time: 1 hr 41 mins
Total Distance: 20.21 miles
Avg Mph: 14.74 <- Personal best.
Yes, I was dead afterwards. But I have more confidence now.
Tomorrow I am supposed to go another 10 miles to keep the pace going.
We will see.
Thursday, February 5, 2009
MS 150 - Day 6
Yesterday was a day of rest. I hit is hard today and the wind was harder than ever.
I did 13.01 miles in 1 hr.
I went alone and that was not as motivating as being with others.
Got a cramp half way through, I was told to eat bananas.
I think drinking an electrolyte would be a good idea too.
Total miles: 13
Ride time: 1 hr
Avg: 13 mph
I did 13.01 miles in 1 hr.
I went alone and that was not as motivating as being with others.
Got a cramp half way through, I was told to eat bananas.
I think drinking an electrolyte would be a good idea too.
Total miles: 13
Ride time: 1 hr
Avg: 13 mph
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
MS 150 - Day 4
Went on another ride today - Robb Boyd joined us! Yea, he is part of the team.
Go Dragonslayers.
As usual, Laura was at the head of the class by out performing both Robb and myself. Oh well, I was coached that the MS 150 is not a race. I have to focus on finishing - that's is quite a goal all unto itself.
Total Ride miles: 19.18
Ride Time: 1:31 mins
Avg: 12.74
Hey, I heard a funny quote: "To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there is no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handy, Deep Thoughts
Go Dragonslayers.
As usual, Laura was at the head of the class by out performing both Robb and myself. Oh well, I was coached that the MS 150 is not a race. I have to focus on finishing - that's is quite a goal all unto itself.
Total Ride miles: 19.18
Ride Time: 1:31 mins
Avg: 12.74
Hey, I heard a funny quote: "To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there is no music, no choreography and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handy, Deep Thoughts
Monday, February 2, 2009
MS 150 - Day 3
Today was a Cardio workout only. I didn't ride my bike because I have a J.O.B. and by the time I got home it was D.A.R.K.
No worries, I got to watch the one hour episode of the office while I did the eliptical. Actually I combied walking for 30 minutes and Yoga.
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On a different note, looks like the Dragonslayers (Our MS Bicycle Team) may get some more team members. Other men from Castle Hills. Some of these guys are avid cyclists so that will be very helpful.
Also, I plan on getting some corporate sponsors for the ride. We want to raise $3,500. Let's see how far we get.
No worries, I got to watch the one hour episode of the office while I did the eliptical. Actually I combied walking for 30 minutes and Yoga.
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On a different note, looks like the Dragonslayers (Our MS Bicycle Team) may get some more team members. Other men from Castle Hills. Some of these guys are avid cyclists so that will be very helpful.
Also, I plan on getting some corporate sponsors for the ride. We want to raise $3,500. Let's see how far we get.
MS 150 - Day 2
Much better ride today:
8.43 Miles
40.4 minutes
Average: 12.74
Much less tired (of course I went 10 miles less!)
It is super bowl sunday and I don't want to be too tired to watch the commercials!
Looking forward to the game though, hope the Cardinals show the world that they can be champions!
(I do like Pittsburgh though!)
If I had to choose, I would choose Arizona thanks to Kurtis the grocery store dude!
8.43 Miles
40.4 minutes
Average: 12.74
Much less tired (of course I went 10 miles less!)
It is super bowl sunday and I don't want to be too tired to watch the commercials!
Looking forward to the game though, hope the Cardinals show the world that they can be champions!
(I do like Pittsburgh though!)
If I had to choose, I would choose Arizona thanks to Kurtis the grocery store dude!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
MS 150 - Day 1
Okay, Day 1 - January 31, 2009
I decided yesterday that I am going to ride in the MS 150. Laura, my lovely wife, decided to ride with me. We are going to form a team! Laura and I are the first two members and I plan on inviting others to ride with us.
Team name: We are calling ourselves the Dragonslayers. We live in Castle Hills so it made sense, also, MS is depicted as a monster, a Dragon that lives in our bodies. We are vowing to slay the dragon! Dragonslayers!!
BTW: MS 150 - That is riding 150 miles on my bike in two days. That is about 75 miles per day. The ride starts in Frico, TX and ends in Fort Worth somewhere. Since I have Multiple Sclerosis and can ride a bike, this is the perfect cause for me.
Riding for 150 miles, "No problem, how hard could that be anyway?"I realize I should train, the ride is on May 2 & 3, this year. The longest ride I had been on in the last couple of years has been 20 miles.It was 72 degrees today in Dallas and I decided to get on my bike and start riding.
Laura, my maniac physical fitness nut of a wife, decided to go with me. "It will be fun!" she said. I agreed, fun, entertainment, no big thing, just peddle. I remembered riding my bike as a kid all day long. I had a single speed Huffy back then. I was 10 yrs old and stayed out all day riding to the store, to the park, the playground. FUN.
Laura and I got on the bikes, I now have a bike with 12 gears and clips.
BTW: Clips are freaking scary! It is like someone welded your legs to the peddles and if you want to stop, you better plan early otherwise - Smack - you fall and hit the ground because your legs are now an integral part of the bicycle!
We rode about three miles and all was good when I saw we were going to go up hill. No problem. Then wind started blowing in my face - I became a sailboat and was getting pushed backwards. I went from 14.7 mph to 6.5 mph. Legs clipped, gotta peddle or fall!Voices in my head: My heart started talking to me, "Akhil, how about we stop doing this?" My legs were forming a committee with my heart and everyone was complaining. "We just went three miles," I told my body, "suck it up! Quit complaining!"We pushed through the wind and hill and continued.
I started doing some quick math in my head, 33 years have passed since my Huffy days! I don't care if my current bike has 11 more gears. I didn't have a motor on my current bicycle which meant - I had to peddle!I was planning on doing only 10-15 miles for my first ride, but I was with Laura. After 6 miles, she asked, "How are you doing, do you want to keep going? Can you make it further?"
Pause: Are there any men reading this? Which man would tell his wife after riding a measly 25 minutes, 6 miles, "No honey, I am tired, let's go home. Actually, why don't I wait here by the side of the road, and you go get the car!" NOT ONE OF YOU MEN? Hmmmm
My answer to Laura, "Are you kidding me, let's keep going."
My brain said to me, "YOU ARE A STUPID MAN!"
We found ourselves 10 miles from home and now we see the only way to continue is a street called Kelly Blvd. Those last four letters, BLVD, very important! It turns out that BLVD stands for boulevard, translation, BUSY STREET, with cars!
I was already tired, but something wonderful happens to you when you feel like you are going to be killed by a car, your body gets into high gear. My average speed went from 12 mph to 18 mph. In other words, I was sprinting. My heart was racing and I was running for my life!
After that adrenaline rush, we decided to turn back. We made it home and suffered no injuries! Success. Looks like I need to train a LOT MORE. I have roughly 90 days to get my body into shape for this GRUELING ride. 75miles/day for two days, that is BIG DEAL!!!I will keep you posted on my journey to the MS 150.
Wish me luck!
Ride Time: 1:31 mins
Total: 19.6 miles
Average Speed: 12.6 mph
I decided yesterday that I am going to ride in the MS 150. Laura, my lovely wife, decided to ride with me. We are going to form a team! Laura and I are the first two members and I plan on inviting others to ride with us.
Team name: We are calling ourselves the Dragonslayers. We live in Castle Hills so it made sense, also, MS is depicted as a monster, a Dragon that lives in our bodies. We are vowing to slay the dragon! Dragonslayers!!
BTW: MS 150 - That is riding 150 miles on my bike in two days. That is about 75 miles per day. The ride starts in Frico, TX and ends in Fort Worth somewhere. Since I have Multiple Sclerosis and can ride a bike, this is the perfect cause for me.
Riding for 150 miles, "No problem, how hard could that be anyway?"I realize I should train, the ride is on May 2 & 3, this year. The longest ride I had been on in the last couple of years has been 20 miles.It was 72 degrees today in Dallas and I decided to get on my bike and start riding.
Laura, my maniac physical fitness nut of a wife, decided to go with me. "It will be fun!" she said. I agreed, fun, entertainment, no big thing, just peddle. I remembered riding my bike as a kid all day long. I had a single speed Huffy back then. I was 10 yrs old and stayed out all day riding to the store, to the park, the playground. FUN.
Laura and I got on the bikes, I now have a bike with 12 gears and clips.
BTW: Clips are freaking scary! It is like someone welded your legs to the peddles and if you want to stop, you better plan early otherwise - Smack - you fall and hit the ground because your legs are now an integral part of the bicycle!
We rode about three miles and all was good when I saw we were going to go up hill. No problem. Then wind started blowing in my face - I became a sailboat and was getting pushed backwards. I went from 14.7 mph to 6.5 mph. Legs clipped, gotta peddle or fall!Voices in my head: My heart started talking to me, "Akhil, how about we stop doing this?" My legs were forming a committee with my heart and everyone was complaining. "We just went three miles," I told my body, "suck it up! Quit complaining!"We pushed through the wind and hill and continued.
I started doing some quick math in my head, 33 years have passed since my Huffy days! I don't care if my current bike has 11 more gears. I didn't have a motor on my current bicycle which meant - I had to peddle!I was planning on doing only 10-15 miles for my first ride, but I was with Laura. After 6 miles, she asked, "How are you doing, do you want to keep going? Can you make it further?"
Pause: Are there any men reading this? Which man would tell his wife after riding a measly 25 minutes, 6 miles, "No honey, I am tired, let's go home. Actually, why don't I wait here by the side of the road, and you go get the car!" NOT ONE OF YOU MEN? Hmmmm
My answer to Laura, "Are you kidding me, let's keep going."
My brain said to me, "YOU ARE A STUPID MAN!"
We found ourselves 10 miles from home and now we see the only way to continue is a street called Kelly Blvd. Those last four letters, BLVD, very important! It turns out that BLVD stands for boulevard, translation, BUSY STREET, with cars!
I was already tired, but something wonderful happens to you when you feel like you are going to be killed by a car, your body gets into high gear. My average speed went from 12 mph to 18 mph. In other words, I was sprinting. My heart was racing and I was running for my life!
After that adrenaline rush, we decided to turn back. We made it home and suffered no injuries! Success. Looks like I need to train a LOT MORE. I have roughly 90 days to get my body into shape for this GRUELING ride. 75miles/day for two days, that is BIG DEAL!!!I will keep you posted on my journey to the MS 150.
Wish me luck!
Ride Time: 1:31 mins
Total: 19.6 miles
Average Speed: 12.6 mph
Friday, January 30, 2009
MS 150 - Day 0
Just decided to do the MS 150 - I don't know what I am getting myself into; however, I have talked to my doctors and they have all given me the following advice:
1. Try not to get over heated when cycling (Oops, I will be riding in May!)
2. Keep hydrated (Need another bottle of water)
3. Make sure I get my heart in condition. Over exertion will accentuate an episode.
4. Finally, HAVE FUN! (I can do that)
Also, if anyone wants to donate to our cause or join our team, go to the link below:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/Akhil09
1. Try not to get over heated when cycling (Oops, I will be riding in May!)
2. Keep hydrated (Need another bottle of water)
3. Make sure I get my heart in condition. Over exertion will accentuate an episode.
4. Finally, HAVE FUN! (I can do that)
Also, if anyone wants to donate to our cause or join our team, go to the link below:
http://main.nationalmssociety.org/goto/Akhil09
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