Hi guys, I've been gone for a while. Got "pudgy" and then found a reason to start taking control again. 10 mile TT race locally June 19th. For me, seems I need a reason. Being healthy ain't good enough.
I found out about the race around January and said, I'm gonna do it, and kick ass, DON'T CARE THAT I'M 46... JUST KICK ASS. I weighed 208. been doing light aerobic work and eating better. Our weather is so bad, that still, today May 30th, I've only had about 7 days outside to ride when it wasn't 50mph winds, raining, or anything above 45 degrees.
I have a hard time motivating myself to go out in anything less than 65 degree weather. Bought some gear and actually went out a few times when it was 45-48 degrees. Wasn't all that bad actually.
Today, am at 171, with a goal to ride the race (20 days out) at 165. been tough training and eating enough to REALLY perform. Been doing hard cardio now for about 10 weeks. Lot of interval stuff and work to get re-acquainted with my various "thresholds". It's all changed since 2005-2006.
Put my old SNES Computrainer off to the side and rather than upgrade it with every single part... I just ordered a new one and have been using it for about a week. Got a 32" flat screen and am running it off my lap top. I forgot how much you sweat indoors without the wind on you. Makes you feel like you're really killing it. I like that. I bought a bunch of fans, and that helps a lot.
Anywho, thanks for still being here. I still train only by myself up here in Montana, so you guys are my only sounding board. And you still motivate me, and I appreciate it.
January 2010: 208 lbs
May 30,2010: 171 lbs (down 37 pounds)
June 18 goal: 165 lbs.
I'M ALMOST THERE!!!! I haven't been 165 since high school. I think I won the biggest race of my life at age 41 at 174-175 lbs. so I'm looking forward to the weight reduction. Sad part is, when I was 41, i could put out 270 watts all day long. Looks like I'm down to 200 in my "less trained" condition at this time.
Keep motivated, and thanks for being here.