Goals for 2005?

[Melody]

Jo, congrats! I'm commuting in the morning to the shuttle and take the shuttle in, but I ride all the way back. My problem is I just don't seem to have alot of energy first thing in the morning. I don't normally eat breakfast, but I try to have a banana or something before I head out. I really need to eat more first thing. :/

Susan, I know what it feels like to have your body protest. But I've been commuting daily to and from work. (see above). Though I drove on Monday and Tuesday because I had interviews.

I did notice that when I went from platform pedals to clipless (SPD), my muscles were pretty sore. I was working some that have never had this kind of exercise before. But, that soreness is finally gone. Being able to take a day or so off (I did a short 3 mile ride on Tuesday) really helped after riding non-stop for 15 days

Congrats to both of you!

Mel

[Jdimson]

My goals are to put more miles on my bike. I'm also testing out adding some variety to my workouts with running. We'll see how long it lasts and if I can become as addicted to running as I am to riding.

[LBTC]

Way to go, JO!!! wahooo!! Great description, too! Yup, my 5 minute bike commute doesn't compare (and hasn't started yet due to the ice on the trail....although I could make it a 10 minute commute and go by road)....and I know what you mean about having to drive for this reason or that reason, and what a relief it will be when the days get longer!! That first ride is such a challenge: did I bring all the stuff I need? will I get to work in time? will I get home before dark? will a big truck try to run me over? and once it's done, such satisfaction!! You rock, girl!!

Namaste,
~T~

[nuthatch]

YAH, Jobob! Welcome to commuterville - what a wonderful way to start and end the day! Be careful, now..

[LBTC]

Wahoo Susan! 3 rides on the weekend is fabulous!!! your body will definitely get used to it! no question! You're all so inspiring! I almost wish I wasn't going away for the weekend....it's okay, though. It all starts again next week! yahoo!!!

Keep it going, and keep telling us how you're doing! I love this checking in thing!!...

Namaste,
~T~

[jobob]

....and I know what you mean about having to drive for this reason or that reason, and what a relief it will be when the days get longer!! That first ride is such a challenge: did I bring all the stuff I need? will I get to work in time? will I get home before dark?

LOL! You mind reader! I was laying awake part of the night agonizing over this & that - don't forget the underwear, that sort of thing...

...will a big truck try to run me over?

THAT very nearly happened! Two blocks away from work, there's a wonky intersection where I cannot negociate the turn from the road (I'll not bore you with the details) so I pressed the walk signal to get across. The lights all turn red, the walk signal lights up, I just began to push off to roll into the intersection, and along comes this big-@ss truck barrelling thru the red light and across the intersection . I had no problem stopping in time, but I'm thinking "@$%#$%#, I rode all this way to get squashed with 2 blocks to go??? I don't THINK so!"

[CorsairMac]

My goals are to put more miles on my bike. I'm also testing out adding some variety to my workouts with running. We'll see how long it lasts and if I can become as addicted to running as I am to riding.

Good Luck JD. I run at night when I get home from my bike commute. I've done both for years and can't imagine doing without either one!

*insert applauding emoticon here*
Congrats Jo-I Knew you could-Bob! Sounds like you have quite the adventure and fun all at the same time! Wait til it reaches the point where you lay in bed and try to figure out how to do all the things you need to do the next day without your vehicle! Like today, I drove but gosh darn I spent several hours last night looking at maps and pouring over trails trying to figure out how to make my appt on my bike! Keep up the good work!

[yellow]

I thought it was a good time to bump this up. I was up against one of my goals this weekend and it made me think of this thread.

My update:
I had originally planned out all of my rides for my century of the month plan thusly:
March-Solvang, CA
April-Wildflower, Chico, CA
May-3 State Challenge, starting in TN
June-choice between Sierra Century, America's Most Beautiful, and Comstock, all in eastern CA

So I did Solvang and Chico and ended up not going to TN as my friend there couldn't have me to vist just then. If I'd had my act together, I'd have done the Wine Country (NO, NOT Lodi!). Ah well, what's a girl to do?

Ride one on her own (or with friends). So today Brian and I did a "metric" century plus--78 miles--with about 9000' of climbing. Ouch. My local buds all bailed. But it was a great ride and we saw a whole lot of the county we live in!

And for June I'm signed up to do the Sierra Century. Not sure about my July goal...

'kay, fess up!

y

[LBTC]

My goals for 2005 got floated away with one little bout of sickness after another. *sigh*

It wasn't that much. Merrit Cow Trail Classic in May (35+ km of sweet mountain biking) and Test of Metal in Squamish in June (approx. 5 hours of mountain biking). blast.

There's only one little race at the end of September....my buddies' shop race - should be between 1 1/2 hours and 2 hours of fun fun mountain biking. Last year I was the only girl, but I'm hoping for 6 this year (and, yes, I'd still like to kick their collective butts! heehee)

so, June begins with training season starting all over again. Going a bit lighter, increasing a bit slower, and hopefully not getting sick anymore!!

next?
~T~

[Veronica]

I missed my mileage goal for April. I've still got a day to get May's. But focusing on miles has kind of made riding not so much fun. So I may kick that goal out. I'd like to be doing more mountain biking than I have been- which means fewer miles.

We have done Diablo twice a month though.

V.

[LBTC]

I'd like to be doing more mountain biking than I have been- which means fewer miles.

How about making those mountain bike miles count as double? Or at least 1 1/2??



Wouldn't it be great to have fun AND reach your goals??

~T~

[SadieKate]

I missed my mileage goal for April. I've still got a day to get May's. But focusing on miles has kind of made riding not so much fun. So I may kick that goal out. I'd like to be doing more mountain biking than I have been- which means fewer miles.

So, does a ride on Mt. Tam work?