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Back on the Bike

Posted on December 28th, 2010 by ryan
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While I still have to change out my bottom bracket, I spent some time replacing the pedals on my bike and the cleats on my shoes. I’m ready. The weather isn’t, but I am. I’m off on Friday, so that’s going to be the next day I ride. I wish I could do it sooner, […]

My Story, Part One Hundred Sixty

Posted on September 29th, 2010 by ryan
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I’m not quite recovered but things are going well. Had a fast run tonight (four miles, although I did a little bit more since I forgot to turn on my Garmin Forerunner 305 for the first little bit) at a pace of just under 12 minutes a mile–close to race pace for me. My knees […]

Honolulu Century Ride 2010

Posted on September 28th, 2010 by ryan
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It’s the day after. I’m not as sore as I usually am, although I am tired and a little sore. I didn’t have the cramping that has plagued me throughout the years but I was certainly not fast–my first half was faster than my second half, and I suspect I was on the verge of […]

My Story, Part One Hundred Fifty Nine

Posted on September 17th, 2010 by ryan
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I’m sick but true to my word, it’s not stopping me–although it is slowing me down. It’s not slowing me down in the sense of making me slower running or riding, but it’s slowing me down from getting up in the morning and feeling more and more tired earlier in the day and evening. There’s […]

Sometimes My Body Lies to Me

Posted on September 14th, 2010 by ryan
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I did my first ride of substance since Livestrong Philly today, a 25 mile ride along some very familiar streets. I was a little sick, fighting the start of a cold. Still, it was harder than I imagined it would be, and I was definitely feeling hungry and a little weak. Interestingly, I had just […]

I’m Back in Action

Posted on September 10th, 2010 by ryan
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On my bike, that is. I finally put my bike back together since I had a few days off after a nine out of ten day work stretch. My left pedal bearings are starting to seize, so it’s likely time to replace those pedals (I love my ancient Times but finding cleats for them is […]

My Story, Part One Hundred Fifty Six

Posted on September 9th, 2010 by ryan
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I’m running. I’m not much of a fan of running, but I’ve been doing it more and more recently since the Honolulu Marathon is coming. This is not to say that the Honolulu Century Ride isn’t coming sooner–it is–but I’m more concerned with my running than my riding. I’m finding that the Garmin Forerunner 305 […]

Livestrong Challenge Philly 2010 Part Three

Posted on September 8th, 2010 by ryan
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Cramping is my usual downfall in long rides, but they typically start closer to mile 70. I wasn’t all that close to mile 70. I needed to get off the bike and walk; Philly Jen stayed with me. I ended up needing to get off and walk a tremendous amount of hills; previous to this, […]

My Story, Part One Hundred Fifty Five

Posted on September 7th, 2010 by ryan
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The Honolulu Century Ride is just a few weeks away and I haven’t been back on the bike since my aborted Livestrong Challenge ride. That changes this week. I’ve been concentrating mostly on running recently because the Honolulu Marathon is also approaching, but I can’t skimp on the riding. I’m off a couple of days […]

Livestrong Challenge Philly 2010 Part Two

Posted on September 3rd, 2010 by ryan
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Part two of my Livestrong Challenge journey (well, the athletic part two) was the bike ride. The ride is a century although folks can do either 20, 45, 70, or the full 100 (probably more like 95). The terrain was a bit intimidating from driving around but I didn’t do a bike ride at all […]