I mostly got over the shin splints mentioned in my last post by Friday (although they are still a bit sore if I try to stretch them). So since last Friday I've been able to go harder on my rides, with both Friday and Sunday being hard rides including intervals and on-bike strength training, while … Continue reading Back To Riding Hard Again →

This was an easy training week because we went down south for a wedding over the weekend so I took a couple of days off from riding. I still got a couple of hard days of riding in with sprints and intervals, as well as two days of upper body training. The wedding was our … Continue reading Easy Week →

We had summer weather again this week, not too bad, highs in the high 80s and low 90s F (around 31-34 C), but these were later in the day so morning riding is still pleasant. And it's nice that it cools off at night for sleeping. I did several nice long rides including up in … Continue reading More Summer Riding →

We're going through a bit of a warm snap right now, not too extreme but it is reaching highs in the 90s F (33 C or so). This occurs in the afternoon, and it stays a lot cooler in the morning. So I've been doing all my strength training and riding earlier. I've had several … Continue reading Morning Workouts To Beat The Heat →

I do a stretching routine every night, partially based on what I've picked up in books and classes on Yoga, and partially based on physical therapy exercises I've accumulated due to rehabbing from various ailments or injuries. I find it is a lot more relaxing and enjoyable if I do it mindfully, paying attention to … Continue reading Back To Mindful Yoga →

I've spent the last few days mostly doing long brisk rides, but the only hard day was Friday. This is enjoyable. I've found as long as I don't do a hard day with intervals, recovery is great, I feel fine by the next day. Here's what my training looked like since my last post: "E" … Continue reading Enjoying Base Training →

I had a fun week of riding this week. Tuesday I went "round The reservoirs" and out and back on Casa Loma road with my group, a favorite local ride. This was on my upright wearing my SI joint belt and my SI tolerated it fine. I'm still doing well standing for longer periods of … Continue reading Good Week Of Riding →

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We've been having a bit of a heat wave lately but it is still cool in the early mornings so I've been getting out on my rides early. Wednesday I had a long adventure of 50 miles including lots of riding in the hills West of town, which took a little over 3 1/2 hours. … Continue reading Riding in AM While It’s Cool →

I've discussed in previous posts how I like to pedal standing up on an upright bike. This is challenging aerobically, and feels a little like running which is great for a former runner. But lately I haven't been able to do it much because my SI joint complains. This is not too bad by itself … Continue reading Standing Up Pedaling is Back! →