Grinding Away
I was in Virginia this week and had internet connection problems at my hotel, so I am catching up on all of your blogs this morning. I never have connection problems unless the internet provider at the hotel is ibahn. A lot of Marriott hotels use ibahn services. I can get on if I call the number and they manually authenticate my computer, but I get tired of talking to those people so often.
I was a bit sick on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Some sort of stomach thing. Nothing great gobs of Pepto couldn't cure, but it prevented me from even getting to a stationary bike at the hotel. Oh well.
Aside from that, training has been ok. I had one of my best workouts of the year on Monday which was basically a strength building workout - 50 rpm moderate HR hill repeats. I also had one of my worst of the year yesterday. I had trouble getting my HR up and once that became apparent, I mentally checked out. I got through it and tried to quickly forget it. Today I will go out and do my "Tune Up" workout to prepare for my crit tomorrow in San Antonio. I expect the race to be one of the smaller races of the year, but I look forward to getting some intensity in. June is a busy racing month for me. If the gods are good, I will get to do the ones I have scheduled.
I had to order a new rear derailler hanger for my race bike yesterday. I am not sure what happened to the current one, but the screw is stripped out and it is barely hanging on. Once I clamp the skewer down things stay in place. I think it will hold on tomorrow.
Here is a picture of my little guy Tony who is now almost 7 months old. Hard to believe.
And finally, #5 on "Top 10 Cheesiest Songs of All Time That You Probably Like But Won't Admit It." I am going to slow it down a bit. Even the Nights Are Better by Air Supply. This video even has some solid cycling scenes!
I was a bit sick on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Some sort of stomach thing. Nothing great gobs of Pepto couldn't cure, but it prevented me from even getting to a stationary bike at the hotel. Oh well.
Aside from that, training has been ok. I had one of my best workouts of the year on Monday which was basically a strength building workout - 50 rpm moderate HR hill repeats. I also had one of my worst of the year yesterday. I had trouble getting my HR up and once that became apparent, I mentally checked out. I got through it and tried to quickly forget it. Today I will go out and do my "Tune Up" workout to prepare for my crit tomorrow in San Antonio. I expect the race to be one of the smaller races of the year, but I look forward to getting some intensity in. June is a busy racing month for me. If the gods are good, I will get to do the ones I have scheduled.
I had to order a new rear derailler hanger for my race bike yesterday. I am not sure what happened to the current one, but the screw is stripped out and it is barely hanging on. Once I clamp the skewer down things stay in place. I think it will hold on tomorrow.
Here is a picture of my little guy Tony who is now almost 7 months old. Hard to believe.
And finally, #5 on "Top 10 Cheesiest Songs of All Time That You Probably Like But Won't Admit It." I am going to slow it down a bit. Even the Nights Are Better by Air Supply. This video even has some solid cycling scenes!
posted by Chris at 7:28 AM
10 Comments:
Now that was cheesey!!!! I totally forgot about Air Supply!
Your little guy is soooo cute!
good luck with all your June races!!!
I don't care if there are cycling scenes in this video. I am not watching it. (Fingers in ears, singing la la la la!)
OMG, cute baby!
sweet and sour.
sweet little baby, but that video - i can't watch without feeling all sour inside. it's so uncomfortable.
Lily - thanks. Now you can go upload some AS from iTunes.
Fendergal - you watched it. Admit it.
Lauren - why does it make you sour? I think Tony is kind of cute too.
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Hi Chris,
Hope you had a good race.
First 45 sec of your #5 are pretty hard to listen to then it gets a little better. I managed 1 min 21 sec but had to give up, my ear drums started lactating.
Good work.
PS. Young Tony has sprinter's legs already...
When will Tony tell you what his nickname will be?
I remember seeing AS as the opening act for a concert in 1977 or thereabouts. Really do not need to listen to them again.
chris, buddy.... where do you find that stuff?
i agree, the tonemeister is a cutie. he's gonna be a heart breaker....
amrcyclist - that is longer than I expect most made it.
Rick - he likes Tone so far. I guess when he starts talking we will know if he does or doesn't. I would have taken you as a die hard Air Supply fan.
Blue - I have one for you that you are sure to love. I will post it soon.
Tony is adorable!!!!
Air Supply on the other hand (breaks into dry heaves).
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