Training Log - 2/14/07

Distance: 13.4 miles
Avg Speed: 15.1 mph
Weight: 189 lbs

Last night I attended the Fundraising Fair at the LLS office in Orlando. I didn't get back until late. So instead of fixing the flat on my bike and then riding late, I begin my online fund raising by sending out donation requests to some family and friends. Lot's more to do there. But its a start.

Tonight I needed to run my daughter on some errands after work. When I arrived home I fixed the flat on my bike. It took longer than I expected. I changed the tube in the rear tire. The tire valves are different than what I am used to. Plus, the CO2 cartridges you use to inflate the tires take some getting used to. After wasting two of the cartridges, I ended up filling the tire with a hand pump. Hey, its low tech, but it works!

After skipping two days, I hit the road around 9:30. I felt very good. Angling the handlebars back in order to rest my hands on the brake/gear handles works great. It gives me a lot more control over the bike as well. I also focused on getting into the right gear and my pedaling technique. Its funny how much you need to build into habit. When I focus on changing gears, I forget how I am pedaling. If I focus on pedaling, I'm not sitting back on the saddle all the way. I'll get it together though. Just takes practice.

Anyway, I felt good on this ride. Tomorrow night, I need to increase the distance and intensity.

Happy Valentines Day everyone!