Day 131, 234 To Go

May 11, 2013

I finally got around to doing something I should have done three years ago when I bought my bike.  I got professionally fitted.  I have been experiencing all sorts of discomfort so I finally broke down and got it done.  Of course, now my bike is at the shop getting a tune up and I won't be able to ride Sunday morning, but I think it will be worth it.

It took about an hour which was actually quick.  I didn't have that much to change since I did a decent job initially, but there were a few things off.  My seat was too high and too far back and one of the cleats on my shoe was not straight.  These are pretty important adjustments.  This could be the difference between having back pain and not having back pain.

Since I was in a bike shop, I was unable to leave without spending money.  It is just impossible.  Everything I got I needed, so it wasn't like I was impulse shopping (although I can certainly do that easy enough).  My aero bars on my bike, which are pretty cool, unfortunately, are not adjustable.  I needed them adjusted a bit, so, I had to buy new ones.  New bars need to be installed.  Installation costs money..for just a few bucks more, I could get a much needed tune up.  My brake pads were worn out (very important part!) so they needed to be replaced too.

All in all, I think I got a good deal on everything.  I even got the fitting for free because I bought stuff.  I like free things!  I probably won't get my bike back until Monday or Tuesday.  I am excited about my next - hopefully comfortable - ride.

For my run today, I opened it up a little, but I didn't go really fast.  I am still nursing some foot pain and I don't want to push.  Honey is getting much better on the rollerblades, so she was able to keep up with me easily and she never once tried to tackle me while she fell...which she didn't...fall that is.

Progress!

Here are my numbers:

Time: 20:00

Distance: 2.32 miles

Pace: 8:38/m

Max Pace: 7:29/m

Calories: 300

Avg HR: 137

Max HR: 150

I would love for 8:30  to be my comfortable pace.  It used to be about 5 years ago, but now that is a distant memory.  It is still in my cross hairs though...so I will keep on striving to get there!  Until then, though, I'll keep plugging away at my slower paces.

Run for Life!