Jun 2, 2016 | Hobbies |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 11.79mi
time: 01:14:43
pace: 6:20min/mi
speed: 9.47mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1511156735
I went on the Thursday Chili Cruise sponsored by George Garner Cyclery. It was a casual ride of about 12 miles. Good pace (about 10 mph) so it was easy for all ages and riding levels. About 20 people came out for the ride and the weather was beautiful! We went on a route that I haven’t ridden before but was always wondering about. Although we didn’t finish the Middlefork Savannah loop it was really pretty and well kept. After we got back to the shop about 1/2 the group went out of dinner at Chili U. I had some delicious berries and crème with a hot tea. It was a perfect way to end the ride. Can’t wait until next time!
May 30, 2016 | Hobbies |
Well I did it! I was having a super stressful bad day and my stomach was upset but I did it! I went out and rode my bicycle and met my goal of riding every day of the holiday weekend! I am super proud of myself for getting out there even though it was the last thing I wanted to do. Yay!
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.61mi
time: 33:43
pace: 5:06min/mi
speed: 11.77mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1503267092
May 29, 2016 | Hobbies |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.65mi
time: 35:21
pace: 5:19min/mi
speed: 11.29mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1500822965
Felt exhausted today but my split times and speeds are better so go figure. Let’s see what tomorrow brings
May 28, 2016 | Hobbies |
I am setting a goal for myself that I will ride everyday over the long memorial day weekend. It may only be 3 days but this isn’t about me achieving a life goal or anything. It’s about making a commitment to myself and sticking to it even if there are no consequences for failure. The weather is supposed to be nice all weekend and I have no other plans so this should be a piece of cake. Wish me luck!
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.62mi
time: 36:34
pace: 5:31min/mi
speed: 10.86mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1498595462
May 26, 2016 | Hobbies |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.64mi
time: 35:32
pace: 5:21min/mi
speed: 11.21mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1494697364
May 24, 2016 | Holidays |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.64mi
time: 33:36
pace: 5:03min/mi
speed: 11.86mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1490423541
May 22, 2016 | Current Events, Travels |
I haven’t done one of these for a while, but here you go – obligatory vacation sandy toes picture!! That right there is Flo Progressive Blue – are you jelly yet?
The Other and I are in Florida for our nephew’s 1st birthday. We got him some books which I am excited about. At this age kids get so many toys that I really enjoy passing on things like books or activities that are more unique. Plus his Mom is an avid reader so I am sure he will grow up with a love of books! The most favorite out of the 3 we got him was called “Little Kitten” and it was a finger puppet board book. I highly recommend to any tiny tots in your life.
Our rental is right across from the beach which affords some nice views but also results in a lot of traffic – both foot and car. The other night it was storming and I opened the door to get a lawnchair to put my feet upon and one of the pedestrians called out to me. I was taken aback but apparently he was eating dinner with his wife then she left but couldn’t find her way back so he was stuck walking in the rain (there does seems to be some missing elements but oh well). After talking to his wife on the phone and trying to give her directions to pick him up The Other and I decided to drive him home. Afterwards we rewarded ourselves with “Good Samaritan Wendy’s” 🙂
The rest of the trip has been nice weather. I have been reading a lot and walked up and down the beach. I have also been playing a lot of Pokémon Alpha Sapphire and the rumors are true, I am a Pokémon Master!
May 8, 2016 | Hobbies |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 8.27mi
time: 51:15
pace: 6:12min/mi
speed: 9.68mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1464608977
I went left out of the neighborhood expecting to be blocked in by the water still but to my surprise the path was open!!! This way is usually flooded for months so I was totally surprised and excited and rode much farther than I expected too! It was a slower than normal ride mainly because I kept stopping to take pictures and look at all the deer on the trail. Also I don’t like to get to close to the deer since I have seen lots of videos of them kicking people. I ring my bell at them and hope they move along. The weather today was great and I am just so happy to be outside on my bicycle again. It does not compare at all to riding indoors over the winter.
I especially love riding now because everything is just beginning to grow and bloom and you can see so much through the forest. In a couple months this will all be completely overgrown but for now its like an amazing wonderland. Today I wanted to buy little houses and figures and place them in the undergrowth so it looked like a fairyland!!
May 5, 2016 | Food, Hobbies |
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 5.57mi
time: 32:29
pace: 5:50min/mi
speed: 10.29mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1460538987
The Other and I went on a ride today, it was chilly (see what I did there with the title?) – about 56* – but once we started riding it was ok. Still blocked in on both sides by the high water but we made the most of it.
For dinner we had Bertolli Classic Meals for 2 which are complete frozen meals with 2 servings which heat up in about 15 minutes. They are pretty good – better than most of the other frozen dinners on the market. The food tastes high quality and the meat isn’t rubber. On a busy work night or when you just don’t want to cook these save a meal of fast food so there are really nice. I get mine from Peapod but you can probably find them in your grocery freezer case and I totally recommend you try them out.
May 3, 2016 | Food, Hobbies |
First outdoor ride of the season and although most of the paths around me are still flooded I was able to do almost 7 miles! My legs were pretty good – not too tired thanks I assume to my indoor bicycle trainer. However being out in the pollen was hell on my lungs! I’m sure after a short adjustment period I will be back on track.
I biked with MapMyRide!
Distance: 6.64mi
time: 43:57
pace: 6:37min/mi
speed: 9.06mi/h.
http://mapmyride.com/workout/1457083847
For dinner I made the Blue Apron “Creamy Lemon Pasta” which turned out great. I love lemon in pasta – its my new favorite thing. I don’t think the spinach added anything but maybe I just chopped it too fine. The garlic breadcrumbs were amazing though and very easy to make. I recommend you try this recipe.
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