Geek Habitat

Relaxing on my (still rather sore) bum after my second training ride with Justin and bro-in-law David. 14.35 miles with a bit of headwind at times; started ride at 2:45 PM so it was cool but not cold (which is good because I have *zero* cold weather gear, though I could borrow some of Justin’s in a pinch.)

Feeling good. Definitely did NOT want to get on the bike today–was fighting horrible allergies and overall low battery–but endorphins and a bracing wind and descent at the start of our ride got me awake and feeling good now. A workout has a way of clearing one’s sinuses, too… you gotta breathe!

We will obviously be working up to harder and longer routes over time, but I’m still trying to teach my heart about the new demands being placed on it.

Here’s the ride stats, including heart rate, distance, route and so forth -> Getting Fit 2009, Ride #2. If you’re really bored, or curious, you can compare those stats to Justin’s, particularly taking note of how much better (lower, and quicker to recover) his heartrate is on the same exact ride!

I need to mount the road bike on the indoor trainer and add some weekday indoor rides, but I haven’t found a way to do that w/an almost two-year-old yet.

The other good thing about exercise? I think I’ve only had 2 Dr Peppers today, and that’s counting the one sitting unopened next to me that I haven’t drank yet. Don’t clap too much, though, as I’m sure to have at least one more before the day is through. We’ll tackle that trojan horse when we get to it. Right now, I’m focusing on making the cycling (read: exercise) a part of my life.

Kidlet’s been with Grandma & Grandpa Moore since about noontime. I miss her but am going to enjoy a couple more hours alone by playing WoW or something else fun yet totally unproductive.

My love to my beloved for getting me back on the bike and my thanks to brother-in-law, David, for letting me ride with you guys and slow you down until I get into better shape.

P.S. No World of Warcraft. Forgot to log computer in while I did misc. other tasks in prep for Monday. Result? 900+ players in queue ahead of me.