Bucking the head wind

Something was brought to my attention today in one of my post. My wife thinks I forgot to thank her properly for her help installing the windows Monday. I tried to explain to her that she is owner or half owner of the house. So I guess I should thank her for her great help. She really does works harder than most people I know. I am so tired I could drop. I rode 18 miles today and 9 into a 15 mph headwind. The total average was dismal. The return trip was fun. Last night at the YMCA I worked up a blister on my right foot so tomorrow will be a rest day and trip to Decatur to see my granny. Totals for the week 6 miles walked 2 miles swam and now 18 biked. Weight this morning down 84lbs I am excited. Pics of the stand have been postponed for an additional day. Invite people to join, I'm have a blast writing about my days, and it helps me sleep. Have a wonderful evening!

GOALS MET AND I AM HAPPY

Today was an excellent day. I when to Champaign to pick-up the new saddle for the GF Mamba. I also helped dad install counter tops in the flip house in Pesotum. I had a great job interview for a job that pays squat. I wasted one of my best, a little disappointing. My temper has been in check for 2 days now. My goals for today were meet 3 miles walked and 1 mile swam. My time improved by 2 minutes per mile on my walk at around 18 minutes per mile, my swim time was around 10:30 for a 440. My legs and arms feel a bit like jello. Goal for tomorrow ride to Cooks Mill and walk 3 miles. Total for the week 6 miles walked 2 miles swam,and 0 biked. If I don't put the miles in biking, I will join the guys at Bike N Hike for spinning and a movie. I would rather ride outside though. Also tomorrow I will post pics and instructions on the excellent repair stand my dad made. Have a great hump day.

Short workout today

I would like to thank my dad Mike and father-in-law Don for their much needed help today installing replacement windows. If it was not for them it may have taken two or three weeks. And another thanks to my dad for designing and building a bike repair stand. As for me I only walked 1 mile today. The windows were on the second floor and my knees and thighs hurt from the climbing. I also had a little pain in the lower back today. The goal tomorrow is 3 miles walking and 1 swimming. Wednesday dad is coming down for a ride. Total weight loss 82lbs. Totals for the week are 3 miles walk, 1 mile swam, and 3 miles rode. I hope Monday did not suck, and if it did tomorrow is a new day. Enjoy

Sunday

My workout today was weird. First I walked 2 miles or 40 mins. Second I swam 1 mile or 60 mins. Thirdly I rode for 3 short miles, I could not take anymore. The track seemed crowed, the pool was crowed and loud, and traffic was bad. All this was not true but that's the way it felt. My temper is getting the better of me today. I have been snapping quickly for about the last 3 days or so. I was thinking being more active would mellow me out but just the opposite has happened. I should read about relaxation techniques, maybe that would help. Weight is dropping a few oz. per day I keep everyone posted. OK First day of the weeks totals 2 miles walked 1 mile swam and 3 miles biked. Everyone have a safe and wonderful week.

Two rides in the stables

I would like to first thank the wonderful people at Bike n Hike for helping me in my choice of a new Gary Fisher Mamba 29er. Their knowledge of bikes and brands was helpful. The two bike I own are a Trek 1.5 road bike and of course acquired yesterday the GF Mamba mountain bike. Both bikes are wonderful, except for the saddle, which will be changed very soon. Trek would be nothing without the support of the local bike shop. I took yesterday off to rest, but I hope to put at least 15 miles of riding in today. Weather permitting. The last two meals have been a challenge. We had friends over last night for supper and when I talk and eat bad things happen. I have to concentrate on eating slow and chewing or food gets stuck in the band. Everyone have a wonderful day.

80lbs Down

The big news of the day I have lost 80 wonderful pounds. I hope to lose 20 more before the tri. This morning I was at the YMCA before 6am, swam 3/4 miles or 45 mins. Helped my dad hang cabinets in one of his flip houses. The back to the Y for 2 1/4 miles walking. Total for the week 11 1/4 miles walking and 3/4 miles swimming, 0 bike. I hope to get in at least30 miles this weekend.

Energy Level

Well I was going to stay home. My energy level was very high this evening so I went to the YMCA and walked 3 miles. That brings my week total to 9 miles walked 0 swam and 0 bike. The weather suck. Right now I can only average 3mph I would like to be a little faster by April 25. I feel very good nothing to sore. Have a great night.