Friday Night

Excellent Recovery Ride tonight. Unfortunately, Ezio didn't get the new DVDs in this week. that is OK - excellent ride and planning on Have Mercy for Sunday and then Pizza.

This Week

This week started off with Jeff getting me back into the gym. Things went well for not lifting in over years. I thought I would be really sore on Tuesday, but luckily it wasn't that bad. Tuesday we decided to ride to Uphill Grind. For a short tape (45 minutes) we got a really good workout in. Wednesday was Ash Wednesday so Jeff ran in the water and I went to work out the soreness with a light workout. Thursday Jeff ran with Joe W and I think his legs are going to be sore. They ran hills and Jeff said it was one of the harder runs he has done in a while. I decided to ride the Uphill Grind again - I did better the 2nd half - I knew what to expect.

Friday afternoon I will check with the bike shop to see if the 2 new DVDs I ordered are in. I expect we will do one of those tonight. Jeff could ride outside side, the weather seems to holding out, but he will probably ride with me on the trainer. He is really trying to help me (and he is - it is easier to ride with someone else - then quitting isn’t an option!)

Saturday we are celebrating our daughter's birthday with her in-laws. We also are keeping AJ overnight - Sunday morning we have Grandparents Day in his pre-GIFT class at St Chris. Jeff won't be able to ride with Craig and Dobo, so hopefully we can ride to Tough Love or maybe 2 hill DVDs. THEN - a reward - Classic Pizza - yummy

Zoot Wednesday

After Goose and Noose had somewhat of a messed up day - we climbed on our trainers about 6 and rode Zoot Challenge. Good ride for both of us. I think we both felt much better when we were done. Had dinner and watched the UD Flyers win.

Looks like bad weather is suppose to set in Thur evening but clear by the weekend. YEAH!!! Hopefully I can get and walk Saturday afternoon while Jeff runs with Mark.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EGG

Back in the Saddle Again

Well after 1 week of head and chest cold I think I am finally back to normal (that word just doesn't seem to really describe me!). I was able to walk 3 miles on Monday and not feel like I was dying. Goose lifted weight and got in the water Tue for some rehab on his knees and legs.

Called Goose at work to give him the "news" on getting paid. It has been almost 6 months that a guy I worked (past tense) has owed me lots of money. Lots of broken promises with no money paid. Talked to him today - must not have seen my number come up or he would not have answered! He "plans" on giving me a little this week and will provide a note saying he will have been paid in full by June 1. That really is not acceptable, but there really isn't much else I can do but accept those terms. Back to Goose - he couldn't come to the phone, guess a pipe had burst at work and he was having to fix it. Looks like a really good night to ride trainers - we should be able to work out our flustrations. Not sure what one we will do but, it will have to be an hour or less ---- UD Flyer will be on TV and gotta watch them.

Hopefully this Sunday (weather permitting) we will try Tough Love again. It is a very difficult DVD for me, but I think we both really enjoy the challenge.

Sunday Ride

Well, after much Internet discussion on inside ---- outside - Goose decided to ride outside. It would have been very difficult for me to ride - have had a head/chest cold all week and not feeling up to par.

After Mass this morning, Goose was complaining (OK grumbling) that it wasn't that warm out. I told him to buck it up and ride. He said at times he got chilly, but all in all it wasn't that bad. Guess he let out a few cries along the way. I think he is glad he did it - I know I am!!!

Guess they has been some talk about his shifters and I have to agree that it is a good idea. As Egg said - if you were in the right gear!

Guess fun was had by all that rode outside.

Catching Up

Well I guess I have a little catching up to do. Said I would do better this year - oh well!
Jeff had to work on Saturday and then helped a friend do some welding. I was invited by AJ to attend a Justin Roberts (Noggin Channel) Concert for my birthday. It was actually cute for kids. Was surprised that it was at the Tipp High School. Had to sit and listen to Overfield School speech on why your child will be retarded if they don't attend their school. That left a sour taste but the children's music made up for it.

Sunday Jeff and I decided to get back on the trainers. We make it a little over 2 hours. Jeff did really well, followed Coach Troy to a T - me I lasted a couple times of standing, then had to stand for 15 seconds, sit for 15 etc. All in all we were both really pleased with what we did. As Jeff says, it is only January and he needs to peak late summer.

Woke up Monday morning and "it" was there - sore throat, stuffy nose, pounding headache. I was actually pissed - I have been able to train almost everyday and felt really good about it.

Jeff has had a tough week with computers down at work, 1 man short. His training has still been good - Wed night he ran 6 miles on the trails and felt pretty good afterwards.

Today is Thursday and I haven't done anything all week - was afraid of an asthma attack. Jeff will run in the water and hopefully Friday will ride with our beloved Coach Troy.

Mental Wednesday

Seems like Wednesday was a mentally bad day for both of us - Goose asked if it was a full moon - felt like it should be! With neither one of us really wanting to ride our trainers, we decided to do Muscle Breakdown - a short 45 minute tape. After a delayed start getting on our bikes - we quickly got into a rhythm. I had only done this tape 1 time and now I remember why. All in all it was a good night on the trainers - we both felt better once we were done. I can actually say it was fun. Good salads for dinner and off for dream time.

Thursday brings a running night for Goose - Noose not sure - probably walking in circles at the Y.