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January 22, 2010 3:02 pm

It's been a long time since I've gone on a real ride. Very long. So I've set two goals for myself. On a short term, I have challenged myself to ride 300 miles in 30 days. Yes I'm starting slowly, but like I said earlier, it's been a long time. So long, that after two comutes home, my butt is sore for the first time... Well, ever.

I almost understand what all of those customers at the bike shops were complaining about. Almost. I'm riding a road bike with a Ti Flight saddle that's as hard (if not harder) than a rock. I'll get over the soreness in a few days as my calice begins to form. ;)

The commute home is 2 miles, but I've found a few routes that have extended the ride to 7.72 and 10.86 miles. Next week I'll try a 15.3 mile route. This one includes an overpass up and back. Let's see if I can still climb at a decent pace. I've already charted a 25 mile weekend route with two causeway crossings. Maybe in February. Surprisingly, on the second day (10.86 miles) I was able to maintain a nice 16mph pace. Thank God for muscle memory.

My second goal is more long term. I'd like to get back into racing. So far, my sight is set on the FSC series in September 2010.

Wish me luck. I know I'll need it.

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    Results ( 24 Found | 3118 Total kcal | 207.84 Total mi.)

  • Golf: Duran

    Date: 2010-03-27

    Repetitions: 1

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:15:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: The Savannahs

    Date: 2010-03-13

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,445

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Cocoa Beach

    Date: 2010-02-28

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,445

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Viera East

    Date: 2010-02-21

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,445

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Duran

    Date: 2010-02-15

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,445

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Cable Beach, Nassau

    Date: 2010-02-12

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,445

    Weight: 198.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Road Ride: Viera - Duran - Stadium 20.88 mi.

    Date: 2010-02-07

    Distance: 20.88 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,062

    Weight: 201.0 lbs.

    Pace: 20:01 / 03:46 / 01:13 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 20 / 15.93 / 48.68 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:18:39 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Road Ride: Viera - Doubles - Stadium 40.59 mi.

    Date: 2010-02-06

    Distance: 40.59 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 2,376

    Weight: 201.0 lbs.

    Pace: 18:36 / 03:37 / 01:16 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 18 / 16.61 / 47.19 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 02:26:36 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 19.36 mi.

    Date: 2010-02-04

    Distance: 19.36 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,155

    Weight: 205.0 lbs.

    Pace: 29:55 / 03:37 / 01:22 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 29 / 16.5 / 43.56 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:10:23 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 11 mi. and a flat

    Date: 2010-02-03

    Distance: 11.00 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 579

    Weight: 205.0 lbs.

    Pace: 24:25 / 03:51 / 01:22 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 24 / 15.58 / 43.87 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 00:42:21 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 19.36 mi.

    Date: 2010-02-02

    Distance: 19.36 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,169

    Weight: 205.0 lbs.

    Pace: 23:22 / 03:40 / 01:28 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 23 / 16.3 / 40.17 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:11:15 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Road Ride: Viera to Doubles 27.42 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-31

    Distance: 27.42 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,481

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Pace: 45:19 / 03:55 / 01:13 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 45 / 15.29 / 48.82 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:47:37 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: The Habitat

    Date: 2010-01-30

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,614

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:15:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Weights: Upper Body

    Date: 2010-01-30

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 98

    Weight: 205.0 lbs.

    Duration: 00:15:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 19.37 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-28

    Distance: 19.37 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,017

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Pace: 33:16 / 03:49 / 01:16 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 33 / 15.74 / 46.65 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:13:51 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 15.83 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-26

    Distance: 15.83 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 844

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Pace: 56:55 / 03:51 / 01:16 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 56 / 15.54 / 47.2 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 01:01:19 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 10.18 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-25

    Distance: 10.18 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 557

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Pace: 45:04 / 03:58 / 01:13 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 45 / 15.08 / 48.53 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 00:40:30 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: The Habitat

    Date: 2010-01-23

    Distance: 5.00 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,999

    Weight: 207.0 lbs.

    Pace: - / 54:00 / - (min/avg/max)

    Speed: - / 1.11 / - mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 04:30:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 11.02 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-21

    Distance: 11.02 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 604

    Weight: 215.0 lbs.

    Pace: 57:19 / 03:52 / 01:19 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 57 / 15.44 / 45.39 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 00:42:49 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Commute: 7.83 mi.

    Date: 2010-01-20

    Distance: 7.83 mi.

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 418

    Weight: 215.0 lbs.

    Pace: 21:22 / 03:46 / 01:25 (min/avg/max)

    Speed: 21 / 15.85 / 41.92 mi/hr (min/avg/max)

    Duration: 00:29:38 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Cocoa Beach

    Date: 2010-01-18

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,678

    Weight: 208.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:30:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Crane Creek

    Date: 2010-01-16

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,614

    Weight: 214.0 lbs.

    Duration: 04:15:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Oak Trail

    Date: 2010-01-03

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,117

    Weight: 214.0 lbs.

    Duration: 03:00:00 (HH:MM:SS)

  • Golf: Oak Trail

    Date: 2009-12-31

    Repetitions: 1

    kcal: 1,329

    Weight: 214.0 lbs.

    Duration: 03:30:00 (HH:MM:SS)

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