5 miles UP A MOUNTAIN

We swam in Glen Lake NH this morning for about 20 minutes then we went to the Mooseman Course at Wellington State Park in Bristol to ride.

Swim .53mi http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=3739680

We got to the park and started our ride. It was actually very nice riding along the lake on tight switchback roads. It reminded me of when i was racing motorcycles. So there we are riding and not really knowing where we were going. We took a turn and started up a hill. No problem, we are in NH, you have to like hills. So we're climbing, and climbing, and climbing. The (curse word here) hill never stopped. Rumor has it that we were climbing for over 5 miles. But as they always say, what goes up... on the way down we saw "hill truck" warning signs that said a mile. And we saw a few of them. It ws a good ride and felt really good when it was done. I had never ridden any distance close to that and it felt good. The gearing on my mountain bike limited some speed on the flats and down sections but it wasn't that bad at all.

31.4 mi, avg 15.7 mph, max 45.7 mph :-)

No Rest for the Weary

I went for a longer run today in anticipation of having a few beers tonight at the 900 Degrees Fundraiser event. When i run, i usually go a little faster then walk for 10 to 20 sec if i need to. Today i tried to just run a hair slower and not walk at all, (not that here is anything wrong with that). I did it and ran faster per mile than Monday.

6.48@55:27

Back Running

Ran my loop again.

5.58@48

Open Water Swimming is Awesome

I woke up at 6:30 and looked outside excited for our first open water swim. It was dark and raining. I went out side to put my bike in my truck for the ride after and i could see my breathe...

I got to the lake and we put on our wetsuits. (I REALLY need to run more.) Swimming with a wetsuit is so awesome. Each stroke with your arm moves you so much

We did our workout then i stayed longer and swam more with Coach Bob, (he is starting a open swim swim lesson soon so i'll keep you posted). We swam across Glen Lake 6 times.

When i was in Florida last week I tried really swimming in the ocean and the waves and current made it very difficult and with no one to really keep and eye on me made it dangerous. So i just played there instead.

May 3- May 7 In Florida

I was in Florida visiting my Mom this past week. I did some swimming in the pool but it was short and i was teaching my son to swim. I also did a short 2 mile run in the muggy 93degree burning sun and realized i rather be in the pool. It was a great week just not for training.

Swim and nice ride

We swam for 10 minutes to see how many laps, then we swam 20 lengths to see our time. After we went for a bike ride around Lake Massabesic.

1200M+
22.8mi (avg 16.2mph) bike

Gorgeous day for a ride

Not a cloud in the sky... I think its 'cause a hurricane is blowing through. I'm riding today into the wind and when the wind dies down my speed increased by 3 mph with peddling any harder. It was like this for over 7 miles. I decided i was tired of it (not tired) so i turned around. I was working for 12-14 mph and after the turnaround i was cruising at 23 mph and top out. (mountain bike with road tires.)

18.5 miles (avg 16.2 mph)

FUND RAISING DINNER TONIGHT at Shorty's in Manchester
If you go be sure to put your receipt in the container at the front.