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the wheels came off this training ride

I've had better days on the bike, and worse, but then again i can't remember when. I guess the heat took me by surprise today, I started out pretty well, Usually i warm up before tackling the hills, but i took them right out of the gate. That was all well and good. But then tragedy struck!

It was tragic, I was coming down a pretty good hill that was very rough, and the little guy just couldn't hold on.. He fell off in the middle of the road, and as i turned around he was hit by a speeding car... I am beside myself, i wish i could have gotten back sooner and got to him before he was smashed.

RIP 2004 -2007

So after witnessing the death of my trusty tail light I continued to head to Wrightsville, where i caught the bridge into Lancaster county. I must admit i love to ride on their side of the river. roads are smoother, people are much more accepting of cyclists, and overall it is just better.

I climbed up Ironville Pike with ease, and the headed north to Mt Joy. It was on my return where my knee really started to give me issues, and I was starting to succumb to the heat. I stopped and ate some Shot Blox (by cliff bar) and then was back on the road to 441. I knew when i got down to 441 I could catch a Rutter's and refill my bottles, which was perfect timing.

I stopped ate some more fuel, and hit the Gatorade hard. I took some aspirin hoping that it would help the knee, but that was a pipe dream.

I just couldn't get into a rhythm from there home. Then on the return on 462 crossing the bridge, i was going smack dab into a 6-8 mph head wind. It really sucked. Between that my knee, and the dehydration that was creeping in, I had my hands full getting back to my ranch.

Oh well, i just hope this was a poor ride, and not a foreshadowing of next weekend.

Here are the details from today's ride:

2007 Tour de Pink -update-

It is almost here, where we get up early and smell the fresh fall air. We mount our trusty aluminum, carbon fiber, and steel horses for the 200+ mile trek from Hershey to NYC.

Yes it is almost upon us. As i reflect from this point last year as we approached the ride, i was panicking that i couldn't do it, that i was too far out of shape. This year however is a little different. I'm looking forward to it, I'm anticipating a couple good hard days in the saddle.

This year unlike last year we are riding from Hershey to NYC. Monday the final day is a symbolic ride into the heart of the city. We were suppose to be on the Today show, however their management has decided that cancer and this event is not important enough to have on the show..... They SUCK.

However with every seemingly bad turn there is an opportunity, and we are instead going to be shown on the FOX and Friends show. YEAH baby!! The number 1 morning show in all the land!! Maybe i can get them to give a shout out to Fatmantraining.com...

Unlike other morning shows, we do risk being upstaged by a staggering world event.. Understandable is suppose, but tune your tv's Monday AM and watch. If I get more details on times etc I will let you know!!

FM

There is hope for our youth!!

Check out this article that i found on CNN.com.

Youth Loses 20 LBS


Very Cool, Way to go kid!

FM

Fat Man's Gear Recommendation - Running Shoe --

So after much research i decided on a pair of running shoes. I wanted something versatile for trail and pavement. Make no mistake these beasts are best used on dirt and off road. But since I run dirty, i figured these would be good.

Details:

ABZORB® cushioning in both heel and forefoot for exceptional shock absorption
C-CAP® midsole provides cushioning and support
N-Grip™ tacky rubber outsole provides durability
N-LOCK™ external support system ensures shoe is pulled snugly around your midfoot
N-Durance® rubber compound for maximum outsole durability
Synthetic/Mesh upper provides lightweight comfort and support
Gusseted Tongue fully attached to shoe keeps debris out
Color: Black with Orange
Shoe Weight: 283 grams (10 oz)

What I like about the shoes are the fit. Man they fit and feel really great. Even though i was running on pavement the cushioning and support was really good. I got no aches in either my knees or shins.

The biggest feature that I like is the Fully attached tongue of the shoe. It keeps the tongue in place, and thus you stay comfortable.

The fat man will keep you posted on these shoes and how they perform in various conditions

FM

A nice 37 mile ride

This morning my legs were killing me, really giving me crap about my feeble attempt at running yesterday. I knew I had to bite the snake that bit me, and at the least get out on the bike. The run while only 3 miles, made my legs feel heavy and similar to a 100 mile ride.

So after work I suited up, aired up the tires and headed out. Man i felt like crap. I headed out 462 to work on warming up and spinning. I felt slow, the computer just beeped your slow, and i plodded along. I got out to the bridge with a pathetic 17 mph average, Now i was going into a head wind, but still was slow.

I knew i only had a couple of hours of light, so I headed south along 441, and then up 999. As i started up 999 at what turned out to be about half way in the ride, the bike just seemed to be climbing faster and i was actually starting to turn some decent numbers.

So i did a loop off of 999, While doing that i had to stop for a minor mechanical and tighten up the cleats on my shoe. Now what is funny is my quads really hurt, to the point i could hardly get off the bike.

I got the shoes tightened up, and continued on. I headed out to Millersville, and then turned back towards home, racing the sun to the horizon. To my delight, by the time I got to the base of Shoe house road, my average speed was up over 17 mph. Not to shabby, given how my legs felt, and the windy conditions.

Needless to say i have to loctite the screws on my cleats and rest my legs.

Sorry Will no riding tomorrow for the Fat Man!

So i tried Running

Yesterday in an effort to start my next phase of fitness, i decided that a nice leisurely jog / run was in order.

I felt this way primarily because both quads were giving me a lot of crap about cycling. Complaining about having to pedal and that my calf's weren't doing their fair share of the work. (to be honest the calf's are lazy) So I figured I would teach them all a lesson on suffering.

I strapped on my New Balances and after a brief period of stretching was off. First I haven't run in years, oh I've purchased a many a running shoe with every intention of running, trail running, the thoughts of a random 5k circled in my muddled brain, but generally i only wore them to take out the garbage.

So needless to say my legs in general were howling at me, after the run. It was a slow actually lethargic 3 miles, not like my days in high school where a 5k meant being back to the starting line in under 20 min. No more like that was my mile time now, well not quite that bad but you get the picture.

I wanted to focus on my knees, I know my quads are much stronger than they were a year ago at this time, so i was hoping that would help with any knee pain. Much to my delight, no knee pain.

Yes legs, that means more pavement beating.

The thing i always dread about running, is the fact that my quads always feel like a burlap sack full of bricks for days after the run. This was no different, I'm hoping that after a couple of runs that will ebb away.

We will see.

Watch for the Fat man!

T