I've not been on LJ much lately, mostly just posting quick things to Facebook instead. This week, though, something worth at least a small note ( Read more... )

I'm planning on doing the Austin Triathlon on Labor Day as I did last year. Unlike last year, though, I'm not feeling ready for it at this point, and with 2 weeks of travel ahead of me, I'm worried about getting ready in time. Today I did the full bike ride without a problem, but running only 4 of the 6.2 miles was extremely tough and I mostly ( Read more... )

I'd swear it was actually hotter today than on Saturday when I rode in the morning, but after the full 25 miles today, I was not nearly as sweaty as I was after 5 miles on Saturday. Maybe I was sick or I seriously overdid it trying to climb the Kemah Bridge, sad as that prospect may be? I don't know what to think, but it was like night and day ( Read more... )

Way too hot. I drank roughly 60 fluid oz on the bike ride today and still managed to lose 4lbs of weight. I meant to do 50 miles today, but I think I overdid it climbing the Kemah bridge cause after that the legs just didn't feel right. So instead I road 36.2 miles (58.25km) at 16.7mph (26.8 kph). I'm glad I decided to turn around at the 22 ( Read more... )

I've decided to go crazy and start training for a half-Ironman. I refuse to call it an Ironman 70.3 as I think it is now being officially called. No idea when I will actually do it, but starting training is the first step.

I did it! I finished the Austin Triathlon yesterday in much better time than I thought would happen. My goal was simply to finish; doing so in under 3:30 was just an added benefit ( Read more... )

What a difference a year makes! This year the summer is hot and lacking in rain, yet it is still way too sticky outside. If we aren't going to get any rain, could we at least have less humidity? Assiduous readers will recall that last year we rain, rain, and more rain down here all summer almost. This year, I can see the ground seriously ( Read more... )

Update: I almost forgot! Thanks to all those who donated towards my ride. I made my goal of $2000 this year. If anyone still wants to donate, I think you can do it online until the end of the month. Even though I hit my goal, more doesn't hurt ( Read more... )

So, it's amazing how different two long rides can be. I had so many issues with my blood sugar last week and absolutely none on this ride. Here's the route I rode ( Read more... )

Long training bicycle ride for the upcoming Tour de Cure. I managed to do 44.5 miles today; I'm planning on riding the 80 mile course at the ride, so still a ways to go ( Read more... )