20 mile bike

So, I took my new ride out for its inaugural 20 miler.  Everything went great.  Since I was in VA I was going to do a 40 miler in the flat hills of Central Virginia, but the weather was pretty bad so I just did 20.  Nonetheless, it was a great ride.  I only had one problem and that was the fact that I popped my chain once. I tried to crossover gears and I caused it to pop. I'm an idiot. 

But, otherwise it was wonderful.  At on point I was near 35mph on a nice little downhill. It was awesome!!!

I've begun to focus on time and not distance anymore for my training.  I've been reading a bunch about long-distance tri training and most folks seem to recommend that for a number of reasons.  So, tmw is 50 minute run.  Tuesday is 50 minute run and 1 hour ride.

Woot!



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And how much do I love my bike?

Let me count the ways:

1. It's black. Black as night. I like my bikes like I like my...er....uhm...nevermind.
2. It weighs less than my dog. Our dog weighs 22 pounds. My bike weighs about 16. I can lift it over my head with one hand.
3. I literally feel like I'm running when I'm pedaling. It sounds weird, but it's true.
4. I got some really great shoes to go with it. Sidi if you are interested.
5. It's is all DA hardware. Rockin!!!
6. The wheels are ultegra, which I'm not entirely enthused about, but still pretty cool.
7. I am going to try and get professionally fit this weekend. I'm visiting VA as my dad is having surgery on Friday. I have a 40 miler planned and then a fitting (hopefully) the day after his surgery.
8. My first real ride was last Sunday. I got burnt to a crisp as the sun was really out and I didn't wear any sunscreen. It was totally worth it :)
9. I am so obsessed with it, that I haven't removed it from my Element in the event I can go for a ride whenever the mood strikes.
10. I love it!!!!

Tmw is 5 mile run and Sat. 40 mile bike.

Woot!


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My New Bike!!!!

Woohoo!!!

My new bike is an 2008 Cannondale Six13 1 with Dura-ace hardware. WOOT!!! The best part is I got a heck of a deal. I mean an HECK of a deal. My local bike shop, Pathfinder, is awesome!!

Here's a video.  I post some pics later this weekend after I pick it up :)

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Ironman here I come

Well, it's official.  I have registered for my two half-Ironmans this year: Spirit of Morgantown (08/09/09) and Ironman 70.3 Augusta GA (09/27/09).  If you live in or near those areas or are interested in coming out, please do so.  I need all the cheering help I can get :)

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To donate to the Carolyn E. Miller Steps for Solace Fund, please click here. I am raising $25 thousand to provide comfort and solace to cancer patients seeking treatment.