busy mom's journey into long distance cycling
I'm training for a century and if I'm going to get it done in ONE day... I'm going to have to learn how to increase my speed. I'm a pretty slow rider ~ even on a road bike. I decided to start doing some drills to increase speed. Today was the first one. You're going to need a couple things for this drill. 1. A bike computer 2. A non windy day I start this drill out by adding my favorite natural energy drink to my water bottle, and having a quick snack so I don't bonk on the way … [Read more...]
It's that time again... time to set a new goal for my next 90 day Body by Vi challenge! This will be my fourth challenge and I can NOT believe the difference it has created in my body, heart, soul ~ LIFE. Here it is. The new challenge. It's all about No EXCUSES baby!! I'm really excited to have another bike challenge... and like I said in the video I've made way too many excuses not to be on my bike this Summer... that's about to change. I haven't been able to find a Century event in … [Read more...]
With the Bike Across Kansas route published this year I've decided it's just not something I'm going to be able to do. :( However, I have taken a look at the FreeWheel route in Oklahoma and I am definitely thinking about participating in at least 3 days of that. But first things first. I've decided to tackle the Wicked Wind 100 as part of my 90 day health challenge this go around. The Wicked Wind 100 is in May so it is a perfect fit for an end goal to this round of my challenge. I have … [Read more...]
My goal for this year is to ride a century before the cold weather hits. I'm still gearing up for BAK next year, and feel a century is a great way to build my confidence. I've done some looking around for some training guides. I've gotten books out of the library and read them, but everything is soooo complicated. It's like I'm training to go to the moon, not ride my bike 100 miles. I know it's a long way, but I am a work at home mom and need something simple to get me prepared for this … [Read more...]
photo credit: sanchom After a few days of email and youtube tag I finally got together with my Crossfit Trainer and she ok'd my form on my squats so I could get going on my Tabata Squat assessment. What are Tabata Squats? 1 word? Hell. More than 1 word? It is 8 rounds of squats. Each round lasting 20 seconds, with 10 seconds of rest between each round. The goal is to do as many squats as you can in the 20 seconds. Only the number of your lowest round counts. Dang. My … [Read more...]
So yesterday I was hunting all around the net for some good Paleo recipes. I found some great websites offering quite a few Paleo choices. My favorite of which is Everyday Paleo. I love how she is a busy mom of 3, and makes eating Paleo look easy enough for everyone to do, and the food looks fantastic! I also found a Paleo Cookbook. I subscribed to his list and received a fantastic Paleo shopping list. It really helped me open up my mind to all the options that really are available. He also … [Read more...]
Image by amber in norfolk via Flickr Hey Ya'll, I'm back. I know it's been forever. I've been sitting here in windy old Kansas feeling sorry for myself that I can't get out and ride, that it's too cold, too windy, too dark, too whatever. This does not lead to fitness, nor does it lead to completing BAK in 2011. Yesterday I talked to a friend of mine in Minneapolis, she's a certified Cross Fit coach and is in the process of opening her own CrossFit gym with her husband. She's really … [Read more...]
photo credit: JoshuaDavisPhotography.COM Biking is a strenuous sport, especially when you decide to take on long distances. Long distance cycling can lead to a lot of different aches and pains in quite a few areas of the body. What it comes down to for a lot of these pains, especially in the beginning, is that you are using muscles in a way they are not used to being used. To solve this problem you can do some things to condition your muscles, which will help eliminate the pain biking … [Read more...]
I have to say Sunday morning I was very jittery. I was pretty nervous, not only about the ride, but about the details of getting registered, getting my little one taken care of, and all kinds of other things I made up in my head. :) Mostly I was worried about my feet causing such a problem I wouldn't be able to finish the ride. My mom showed up about 7am. She took the little monkey and we headed over to Winfield. (I forgot how quiet it is without a 3 year old in the car lol). When we got … [Read more...]
