Thursday, May 9, 2013

Day 128, 237 To Go

May 8, 2013

My alarm went off at 5:55am.  Just digest that for a little bit.  Not only did it go off at 5:55, I got out of bed at 6:00am...voluntarily...so I could go outside, in the chilly air...and ride my bike.  I am going to regret this later in the day!!

I dressed quietly in my bike shorts, long pants, bike shirt and bike jacket, and I did all the other little things you need to do to go for a bike ride.  I even remembered my heart rate monitor this time.  It was a bit chilly, but after 5 minutes, I was nice and warm.  After 30 minutes I was hot and wishing I had less clothes on.  That's the way it goes.

We went a little longer today since we started early.  That is the main benefit of going out early.  I'd say we started about  6:25 and we rode for about 1:20, so I was back before 8:00.  I had time to shower and eat before I had to start working. 

All the complaining is just for show, really.  Sure, I hate getting up that early, but I always feel great when I am done and I am glad that I got my lazy ass out of bed and did the ride.  I burned a days worth of calories before I even started my day.  You can't beat that!!

Here are my bike numbers:

Time: 1:19:23
Distance: 25.09 miles
Pace: 18.96mph
Max Pace: 29.27mph
Calories: 1,662
Avg HR: 127
Max HR: 168

For the most part, we rode at 20 - 22mph.  At the turn around, we rode though a nice neighborhood and rested a bit, then we picked it up again on the way back.  All in all, it was a good ride.

So, I worked all day...work...work...work..and I worked a little late too, then Honey and I strapped on the shoes and went for a run.  We started off sllllloooooowwww.  Honey was not feeling good and I was just plain tired.  As always, though, we picked it up once we got loose and Honey put in a respectable pace.

Here are our numbers:

Time: 20:00
Distance: 1.62 miles
Pace: 12:21/m
Max Pace: 10:26/m
Calories: 189
Avg HR: 108
Max HR: 118

I also did some chest exercises and abs today.  I was on fire!!  Now, I am melting into my bed and hoping for a silent, restful night.  Boa noite everyone!

Run for Life!

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