The week that was III

It wasn’t such a bad week after all. It got off to a reasonable start, slumped horribly in the middle and eventually came good at the end. It went to the wire, but I actually made an improvement. So, feeling all happy with myself as I do, I’m going to launch straight in.

Quick trip to Williamstown and back for 31.87km at 27.3km/h. You know that slump I talked about? Well it started on Tuesday. I didn’t do anything special on Wednesday or Thursday, just some commuting for 35.36km at 18.8km/h (traffic). Saturday was a rest day because Sunday saw the first of the biggies.

All three of us have done nothing, so we thought we’d take a trip to Geelong and back bright and early. That ride came in at 97.89km at 27.4km/h. I was pretty happy with that because of the slightly better average to Monday’s 32km. Seems I’ve still got those endurance legs after all.

So where did we end up last week?

165.12km at an average speed of 24.5km/h.

Having lulled you into thinking I’m fit as a fiddle, it time now for the bit that Snowy’s been waiting for. Yes, my legs still hurt when I got up on Monday. I neglected the hot bath on Sunday, seeing as how it was 35 in the shade and I’m still paying the price on Wednesday. The 3.5 hours in the saddle hasn’t done much for my backside either. Oh well, there’s nothing for it, I’ll just have to go for a ride……

9:57 AM - 7/2/2007 - post comment

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can't even imagine. I started a mad cycling regime on an exercise bike because I want huge muscular thighs and I've never seen a cyclist with puny thighs. So I do 4 days a week and do 18 - 20kms each time. The first couple of times I thought the bike must have been stuck on "hard" mode as it was like going through mud. My legs were jelly and sitting down the next day took a special trick of lowering as far as I could then kind of drpping the rest of the way. They've toughened up now though so I guess that means I have to increase the resistance I bit more. Good luck.

catdog - 10:44 AM - 7/2/2007

No substitute

For hard work Cat. It's already paying off if you need to increase the resistance. You'll have those finely chiselled calfs and thighs in no time...:)

plonka - 10:59 AM - 7/2/2007

Heh, heh, heh.

Won't be long now.... ;o)

snowy - 8:21 PM - 8/2/2007

Thanks Snowy...:)

Knew you wouldn't be able to pass that one up...:)

I knew the pain was coming though. Next time I'll be sure and remember the bath...

plonka - 8:34 PM - 8/2/2007

Silly old fool...

There, that should help the motivation.

Better still, when you climb in the saddle, imagine you're being chased by a fundie. Hmmm, perhaps not. That'd be an incentive for you to stop and take them on.

Even better, next time you feel the urge to do this foolishness, lie down until the feeling passes....

snowy - 8:44 AM - 9/2/2007

I wish..

Problem is that registering for the event I'm training for cost me $80. If I don't do it, I'll feel cheated....

But you're right. Next time I sit down to look for an event to ride in, I'll definitely lay down until it passes. Thanks for the advice Snowy...:)

plonka - 9:48 AM - 9/2/2007

That's OK, Plonka

It'll cost you $80, as you seem to have plenty of money to waste...

snowy - 10:07 AM - 9/2/2007

Cycling pain

Jeez, Ted, I'm getting sore just thinking about this.

dikkii - 12:44 PM - 9/2/2007

Not so...

Much to waste unfortunately Snowy.

There was a time when these things were payed for by memberships, but as with all things these days it's become a "user pays" situation. I guess they have to pay for the lead and chase cars and I'm sure our wonderful government will require a fee for closing half the road for the day...

plonka - 1:26 PM - 9/2/2007

Sore...

Thanks for that Dikkii...:)

But if you really want to know what 3 hours in the saddle feels like, get your bike out and I\'ll pick you up on the way through...:)

plonka - 2:51 PM - 9/2/2007

Well if it gets rid of that beer gut

I guess it'll be money well spent. Maybe I should try it. Nah, not after reading all your whinging...

A secret admirer - 5:36 PM - 9/2/2007

Well...

Thanks Secret...:)

I did say I was going to use this forum to whinge mightily. It is fun though...:)

plonka - 9:43 PM - 9/2/2007

What is fun?

Whingeing, or riding? Or both?

Secret Admirer - 10:18 PM - 9/2/2007

Well

Having a secret admirer of course...:)

plonka - 10:39 PM - 9/2/2007

Well, I'll have to come out of the closet, then

Can't have you getting a big head. That would never do. ;o)

snowy - 10:53 AM - 10/2/2007

Nerds....

I had you pegged Snowy and I said as much to Deena last night...:)

Having been a nerd since before the internet has it's advantages you know. I've puzzled over your IP address for a while now. I know you're in QLD, but you come though a NSW hub. Your IP address changes occassionally too, but you only ever use 2 of them. I hadn't seen the .123 address for a couple of days so it wasn't in my list at Statcounter. When I saw the one you've got now make a comment last night, well...:)

I was thinking of something devious to do in return, but now that you've fessed up...:)

plonka - 12:13 PM - 10/2/2007

And here's me thinking I had you fooled...NOT.

Go on, admit it. The old heart did flutter for a couple of seconds, didn't it...

I don't know why my IP address appears from NSW. The shame of it....

snowy - 12:41 PM - 10/2/2007

Well..Ok...

Yeah, you had me going, right up until your IP address changed...:)

plonka - 1:19 PM - 10/2/2007

LOL..

You guys...!! Ha...I so love the game of nerdy detective sleuthing (when for a good cause), lateral thinking, tongue-in-cheek humour, and mystery.

Speak geek to me! You know I love it! LOL

(oohhh... I'd used this for an article header, but I think you may be onto something Plonka. Got any game ideas?)
Thanks for the laughs guys. Dee

deena - 9:20 AM - 11/2/2007

600

Thatnks Dee...:)

Did you realise that you made my 600th comment?

Thanks and thanks again....:-)

plonka - 9:37 AM - 11/2/2007