Let the Countdown Begin...to 3000 Miles

Here I am.. less than 40 miles to 3000 miles..I'm at 2,960.98 miles as of today.. Back in January I knew this was possible.. but I didn't think I would get here by Labor Day week-end.. I had alot of great rides.. Topped off by the "24 Hours of Booty" event held in late July.. I had some unbelievable months and weeks.. were I biked over 100 miles a week..500 miles a month.. I just kept pushing myself.. it was alot of fun.. In August, my riding really slowed down.. Thats alright.. I'll concentrate on more quality rides.. changing tempos.. hopefully doing one or two more centurys.. There are so many great roads where I live.. by the end of the year hopefully passing 3,650 miles.. that be a 10 miles a day average...try to get my family more involved.. Nothing like a family ride.. This holiday week-end we are hoping to go riding either The New River Ride in Virgina or The Virgina Creeper also in Virgina.. which ever we decide I know we will have a great time...

 Be safe..

NUMB3RS...

      Its amazing how numbers run our lifes..and how we get excited about numbers..Weather its how much money we can make or Touchdowns my team scored..or how many miles I can bike in a day, week, or a year...I once went 6 years without car and biked ride everywhere...I wish I wrote all the miles down that I did...its also amazing how many people thought I loss my license..but no it was a personal challenge that lasted 6+ years...sometimes I look back..and smile...more is not always better...But this year is a special year...not only am I biking alot of miles...I'm sharing it with a good friend...His name is Ray...Here we are in August and we are still pushing ourselfs to new limits...this year has been a phenomenal year and know matter what it will go down as a great year...I'm fast approaching 3,000 miles and most likely past 3,650 miles...hoping to get close to 4000 miles...But I'm also thinking about what I can do to push myself in 2012...Here it is I'm 50 years old pushing myself to new limits...when other people are thinking about retiring or about slowing down...not me...life is a ride...I'm pushing hard to the end...A famous person once said..."People don't stop playing, because they get old...They get old because they stop playing"...Live life to its fullest...don't let people tell you what makes you happy...Do what makes you happy...cause when your number is up...there is no do over...

New Roads

I love new roads...August been a quiet month for me...Enjoying a break from riding but now I'm starting to miss it...When I got on my iron horse to start my ride...I knew my friend Ray wouldn't be able to join me...I was on my bike at 9:20am...It was very warm and humid...I hit a rythem early and never let up...adding some new roads to some roads I'm already been on...It was a fast 23.2 miles at 17.5 avg...
Every ride is just adding to my already record breaking year...I'm fast approaching 2,900 miles...Hoping to ride every day in September...as I get closer to a new goal of 3,650 miles...and if I reach that...4,000 miles...is that possible...Absolutely...

2011 24 Hours of Booty..Recap

   Its now been a week since I got off my bike...here are some final thoughts about the ride..I had a blast!!! First I want to say Thanks to everyone who sponsored me..I did me best and gave it my all..I rode all 24 hours of the ride..7pm-7pm no sleep for 38 hours..I was hoping to get to 300 miles..I fell alittle short..I finished with 253 miles..on Saturday the temperture was 101 degrees a record in Charlotte,NC..with a heat index close to 110 degrees...I know I could of rode more but once I realized I wasn't going to get 300 miles..I slowed down..started to talk to more people..enjoy "Bootyville" more..that is quite the place..the food was good.. the best things about the event was they added a hydration station on the other side of the loop..because it was so hot..it made a difference..I would also like to give a big high five to all the Volunteers, Sponsors, and the spectators...they make the event what it is..I would do this event again...

Goal: $1,500.00
Achieved: $1,330.00

"SHOWTIME"

It's less than 12 hours to "Booty". It's suposed to be Extremely hot the next 48 hours..but I do feel like I prepared for it...At 7pm tonite I'll get on my Iron Horse and do the best I can..I still plan on ride all 24 hours 7pm-7pm..but with the heat index around 105 degrees.. I'm going to drink lots of fluids and listin to my body.. I'm going to give it my all...thanks to all my friends and family for all your support... I do feel like I can do it..I've trained hard.. 300mi./24hrs..Yes..yes

48 Hours till "Booty" Time

I can feel the butterflies coming..as I get anxious for the start of the ride. I've trained hard..I feel that I'm ready for the the 24 hours of booty..I've logged over 2,400 miles on my bicycle.. 3-100 mile bike rides in 5 weeks...and I also accomplished 15 straight weeks of over a 100 miles..I'm happy I got alot of people on my team...I raised some good money for a great cause...Thanks for the support...
300 miles/24 hours...7pm-7pm...Yes..Yes..

Decisions...Decisions...

Lets begin on Friday nite, My son Conner got a phone call from his patrol leader saying they needed another volinteer. So they could do the outing tomorrow. He asked me and I said yes. So the next morning we got up and met the boys at the church. Then drove in 1 car to Marshville,NC. Where we helped The Habitat Humane Society work on a house. Today there goal was to put in landscaping. Not just us. There was lots of help with one person deligating. He kept everyone buzy. This is one of those times I was glad I did this. It was very rewarding, definatly will do again. The boys did awesome. Lets fastward to late in the day,I was trying to get a bike ride in. I see a opportunity, so I jump on my bike,my neighbor says storms are coming becareful. I look up and see nothing. I decide to do this 20 mile loop. Well 8mi. in I could see clouds coming and moving fast. I was heading east and the clouds were coming over my sholder. Only problem was I had to go west to get back. So, I made 2 quick right turns. What a difference. Now I was headed into the storm.The wind was really kicking up. Glad I had 2 hands on the bike. A pick up truck passed me then about 50 ft. in front of me stopped and asked me if I needed a lift. At that point no rain. But something told me to take it. So I did. 1 minute later it was pouring rain out with the wind still gusting. His name was Josh a Waxhaw Police officer going to work. As we were going to my house we saw a big tree down on the road. It was started look dangeress out there. I'm glad I swallowed my pride and took the ride. He dropped me off and I said a big thank you, I only got in a 9.75mi. ride in...300mi/24hrs..Yes..Yes

New Idea....New Challenge

As I was doing the century ride. Seeing that sign in Pageland gave me a new idea, new challenge... Where I leave my house at sunrise and 12 hours later I'm on Myrtle Beach,SC...this would be about 170 miles... I beleive I can do it..right now I working on the logistics...getting a ride back... Or I know some companies who have offices in Charlotte, NC & Charlseton, SC...where I get on my Iron Horse in Charlotte at sunrise and Pony Express to Charlseton,SC by sunset... this would be a tougher challenge its about 195 miles...it would take about 12-14 hours...maybe next year...300 miles... 24 hours...Yes...Yes...

The Solo Century Ride

Early in the week Ray said he wouldn't be able to ride Sunday. So for a few days I've been pondering what kind of ride I should do. I started to look at the map. It came to me, I couldn't remember when the last time I did a century solo. I live in Wesley Chapel,NC..south of Charlotte,NC. I headed east on New Towne Rd. towards Monroe..When I got downtown Monroe,Took right on Rt 207 So. Took that all the way to Pageland,SC. Took a left on Main St. & a quick right on Rt 151 So. were I came across a quik mart with shade for a snack and Poweraide. Had some nice conversation with some local folks, before heading to Jefferson,SC. This was at 31mi. Just as I left the store I saw a sign that said "Myrtle Beach 133 mi." That gave me a idea more later. It seemed like the more I got into South Carolina the more I went back in time. I was in & out of Jefferson in a blink of eye. I contunue So. on Rt 151 were I took a right on a small road headed for Rt 157..I missed it and found some big hills. My time at 50mi. was 3hr. 2min. with the last mile up hill. I found Rt 341 took it west towards Keshaw,SC. I was hoping I was going the right way. I was getting low in water. At 61mi. I took a break at a Subway, were I enjoyed a ice cold coke & a sandwich,and more ice cold coke. Today was a scorcher it reached 95 degrees. When I left Kershaw, I left the hills,to fast rolling hills it seemed like I picked up the pace toward Heath Springs,SC..where I took a quick break for Ice and Poweraide..Then took Rt 522 north were I seemed to hit a rythem, I finished strong the 2nd 50mi. took 3hr 6min...the whole route 103.25..took 6hr..21min..considering how hot it was I felt great..something to build on...300mi/24hrs..Yes..Yes

34 Days till "Booty" Time

I took a couple of days off from riding..rest is just as important..I don't want to get on the bike on July 29 with tired legs..On Wednesday morning I woke up at 4am..to get on my bike @430 for a solo ride..14.14 miles @ 17 mph avg..Wednesday nite my car broke down going to pick up my son at football practice..what a dilemma I was in..I got my friend to get my car towed to his office Thursday am..I decide to ride my bike to work..I always want to do that..I know I could but the logistics..I know it was at least 25 miles..so to be at work at 630am..I would have to leave at 430..I also put on my rear bike rack so I could use my saddle bags..I prepared everything the nite before..I woke up at 4am..left my house @440am..It was a great ride very peaceful..It was awesome to leave when it was dark & watch the sun come up..28.7mi. 1hr 38min later..My neighbor Ray gave me a ride home..the afternoon traffic is a little much to ride home in..on Sat. I got a mid afternoon ride.. a solo ride it was hot above 90 degrees..17.61mi..I eased up knowing I was going for a big ride on Sunday..giving me 127.85 miles for the week..11 straight weeks with a 100 miles..Yeah.. 300mi/24hrs.. Yes..Yes..

Burnsville Ride...the Sequel

2 weeks ago, when we did this ride Ray wasn't able to finish the ride, one of his clips on his cycling shoe broke..so for 2 weeks Ray couldn't wait to do this route..I did tell him it was a little hilly.. but its like going to a resturaunt and asking how hot are the wings.. sometimes you just have to find out for yourself..Its just Ray & I..we start @6:50am..we wanted a early start..before it gets hot and no shade..we are moving at a pretty good clip..having a good time..I forget what mile marker, around 27mi. But up ahead is a big Bull it looks like its in the middle of the road..we thought we were seeing things..but sure of enough, there it was in the middle of the road..it was bigger than both of us..it didn't bother us. We get to Burnsville 35.2 miles into the ride..we stopped for 15 minutes, sat down on a picnic table that was just built..as we get on our bikes..we said next stop New Towne Village..but the hills were endless, there seem to be more this time, and they grew..Ray was running out gas..no sooner did we go down one we were going up one.. these hills just took energy and motivation out of us..67.4 miles later,we finish the route and Ray said "thats the last time I"m doing that route" this route bother Ray more than me...Any time I can get on my bike its a good day..we wouildn't want them all the same..300mi./24hrs..Yes..Yes..

50 Days Till "Booty" Time

Here it is Monday an I already have a 100mi.. 9 wks in a row getting over 100mi.. Ray & I got together late Mon. for 18.5 miles..it was hot, but there was plenty of shade..Tues. nite I got a solo ride for 14.77 miles..to finish May w/ 565.69 miles I was really happy with the results.. I even did more miles than I thought. I knew 500 miles was possible but I knew I had to stay focus.. Ray also passed 500mi. for the month. On Wed. I tried to get a group ride w/ Trysports but I was running late an missed it..but to keep this interesting I blew a tire & tupe rushing..put to much air in tires..Had to find a replacement tire quick.. I did!!! So on Fri. I did a solo ride of 22.46 miles to finish the week w/ 158.38 miles...300 miles/24 hours..Yes..Yes..

A Huge Success!!!

Diamond Springs Team..Ray..Bill..Scott..Jim

Ray & Bill's 1st annual NTV bike ride was a huge success. We both woke up early to set up for the ride. I set up a canapie and brought out a table & chairs,w/a umbrella from my patio. We knew it be hot. Come mid day it would reach 90 degress. Also set up 5 gallons of water & 2.5 gallons of gatoraide. And our neighbor gave us a cooler fulled w/ ice cold half liters. Then I set up some snacks cookies, bananas, and chex mix. Ray was working on his famous bagels, made from scratch. 8 o'clock was fast approaching and we wanted to start on time. At 8am we had 14 riders. It was great to see neighbors & kids joins us for our maiden loop. We had a told of 25 riders all doing what they can. Both Ray & I knew today was more about our comunity involved, not about speed & time. Each loop was 3.56mi. and today we weren't counting loops. We took many breaks through out the day, our last break was at 88mi. we enjoyed our last few miles talking about how glad we were that we did this. We finished with 102.65 miles.The next day,a mom posted on our neighborhood webpage bullitin board "thanks for organizing it, my boys had a BLAST".. seeing that made it worth doing the event ..300mi./24hrs..Yes..Yes..

57 Days till "Booty" Time

 Ray & I are having such a great time doing this. We are so motivated. Its getting addictting..We do our big ride on Sunday and try to add new rural roads to small towns that we haven't been to by car let alone a bicycle. This is my 8th straight week with over a 100 miles, and I feel good. With all the miles were doing its adding up quick. I'm almost at 1400 miles in 5 months. 900 in the last 2 months. Our donations are starting to come in. We are talking to alot of people. And everyone is doing what they can. On Tues. Ray & I got up early to ride.We were on our bikes @430am for a 14.63mi. ride. On Fri.I got up early for a solo ride 14.7mi. and to finish the week on Sat. with solo ride of 22.4mi. with a decent avg. of 17.5 trying to keep from going all out knowing I had 100mi. ride the next morning. I finish the week w/116.12mi. With all the riding.. rest days are just as important. With a century tomorrow that will put us over 500mi...300mi/24hrs..Yes..Yes..

Ray & Bill's 1st Annual New Towne Village Century Ride

   Tomorrow is the big day...About 6 weeks ago as we were doing our loops in the neighorhood. We do this either late after sunset or early in the morning before work to get the miles in. Plus its safe, well lited not alot of traffic.. Well as I was saying.. Ray has been toying with this idea and he final sprung it on me.. I said are you #%@$^&%$ crazy!!! Well, I try to do less loops in the neighborhood he's trying to find a away to do more. Well, 3 loops later..Ray this is a great idea. Then we tried to pin point a day..and conclude May 29th @8am would be perfect a 3 day weekend..plus w/Monday being off, if it rains we could do it on Monday.. plus we thought if we could get our community involved that be a big plus..So we made flyers and made postings on NTV website..The more the merrier & we feel speed and average go out the window today...
..Its more important on this day to get more people involved.. We will most likely do it again next year.. So as Ray & I are try to add miles every where we can..as sick as it sounds, if we avg. 100 miles a week, like we have.. that 100 miles would put us over 500mi. for the month.. With the 24 Hours of Booty approaching and fast.. Ray & I will be ready..On July 29, @7pm..we will be going for 300 plus miles..7pm-7pm or 300 miles which ever comes first..I know if I get to 300 before 7pm..I'm not stopping.. I plan to ride ever minute & and hour I can...Yes...Yes...Yes...

Sunday's Great Ride- May 22,2011

    Ray & I had a neighbor join us for this new route that Ray had planned out 65 mile route. We live in Wesley Chapel this route was going to take us east towards Monroe and Wingate then north towards Burnsville and back. We started at 7am, we wanted to get a early start knowing it be hot when we get done. We barely got down the rode when Ray broke a clip in his shoe. This meant he couldn't lock his shoe in. So he decided to head home to try and get shoe fixed. This was @ 6.5mi. And make up the miles later. But he was bummed. Mike & I continue on through Monroe. Once we got on the other side of Monroe the rodes were perfectly quiet and shaded rolling hills. But that was all about to change. We were looking for a place to refill our water bottles. We found a church w/ a big shaded tree. Then in Burnsville there was 2 stores, 1 was out of Gateraide so we went to the other store. About 20 minutes later. We were going down a hill pretty fast, when I heard a big bang..It was my rear tire blew.when we went to change it, my spare had a hole in it. But Mike being the perfect boy scout, he was prepared out came surgical gloves ready to bring my bike to life. His spare tupe worked on my bike. Within 25min. we were back on the road. But it was starting to get hot & later in the day. This half of the ride has less shade & the hills seemed alittle bigger & more of them.We final came upon a gas station to get more drinks. I just filled my bottle with ice. By this point I knew I had to get home. My dad was visiting from out of town. He was driving to MA from FL was only staying a few hours.So once I got on the other side of Monroe(lots of lites in Monroe)I picked up the pace. 64.39 miles later. As I walked into my house to see my dad. I must of looked like crap. It was good to see him. Worth the rush back...

66 Days Till "Booty" Time

This is starting to be a broken record.. But this is good..7 straight weeks of a 100 miles. I hoping to have 15 straight weeks of 100 miles before I eas up. On Sunday, Ray and I did 50.5 miles. We started in Wesley Chapel headed east towards Wingate on some really quiet roads. Every Sunday we try and do something different. This route was a winner. Till we tried to find a road that didn't excist. My next ride was a Tuesday nite @9pm 5 loops in the neighborhood for 17.61 mi. On Wed. I drop my Bike of for a new rear cluster of gears & a new chain. I picked it up next day..as soon as I got home. I changed clothes got my mp3 player. I didn't get far. I didn't notice at first but my rear brake was rubbing, with mp3 player I didn't hear it..I only got 8.4 miles. I notice the next day my rear wheel was not in 100% a quick fix..On Sat. I finish the week w/a solo ride a fast 32.36mi.@17.5 avg I slowed down knowing I had a 65 mi. ride the next day..I finish the week w/108.9 mi.. 300mi./24hrs..Yes..Yes..

69 Days till "Booty" Time

6 straight weeks of 100 miles of riding. Every week had it's challenges. I notice when we do under 30 mi. on Sun. Its up hill to get to a 100mi. On Sunday, Ray an I got a early start, we were on the road by 7am. We rode 32 miles. On Monday morning Ray and I got up @400am to get in a ride 14.1 miles. Then came some crazy weather. On Wed. @1:30am a big thunder an hail storm came through. Woke me up and notice my basketball hoop was knocked down and a tree was almost pull out of the ground. finally got back to sleep to wake up @5am to go to work. Got a oil change after work. had a lite dinner. was feeling a little tired. But knew I had to ride. Its amazing how you put on the helmit, mp3 player, and got on the bike and click your awake. Did a fast 17.61mi. ride @18.2 avg.In order for a 100mi. I had to do 2 rides on Sat. w/ 50% chance of rain all day. My son had football all day.From 8am till we got home at 7pm..So,I rode 16.52mi. early an a 20.46 mi ride later to give me 100.69 miles for the week..
300 miles / 24 hours..Yes..Yes...

82 Days Till "Booty" Time

This was my 5th week in a row of getting over a 100 miles. It had its challenges. First of all Sunday is always my big ride day. But I was not feeling good so I took the day off. So, I got up early Monday to ride, but I still was not a 100%. I only rode 7.2 miles.Tuesday 430am I rode 14.15mi. On Wed. nite I didn't get on the bike till 9:40pm for a 14.15mi. ride. On Thurs. nite I rode 10.55mi. The last 3 rides were loops in our neighborhood. On Fri. I got home early from work so I made the most of the opportunity for a ride, 27.7 mi. The one thing good about this ride it put me over a 1000mi. for the year. On Sat. I waited for it to warm up. So I finally got on the bike late afternoon for 30.3mi. giving me 104.05 miles for the week. I just notice Ray an I didn't get one ride together last week. We knew that might happen.
July 29, 7pm.. we ride.. 7 til 7.. 300miles/24hours..Yes..Yes..

88 days Till "Booty" Time

We did it..Both Ray and I past 400 miles this month. It had its challanges. I finished w/417.1 miles. With the holiday I know this week would be tough..I also signed up for 2 5k races..On Sunday, I didn't get a chance to ride till later in the day,22.41 miles on a warm an sunny afternoon. On Monday I got home early an went for a quick ride of 14.44 miles then after dinner Ray an I got together for 17.64 miles at a medium tempo ride..Then on Wed morning @430am we did14.1 miles a nice easy pace..I went for a solo ride Thursday nite, 17.6 miles at a good pace..On Fri. nite I did a 5k in Waxhaw downtown it was warm an hilly..but I had fun, the next morning I woke up early w/ my daughter Kellie, we did Girls on the Run 5k" in Lake Park..She did great..I had fun running w/her..Its funny I can ride my bike for ever..but a couple 5k's an I'm sore. got to work on my running..That nite I did my last ride of the month..a nice an easy 14.9 miles..giving me 4 straight weeks of 100 miles..300/24hours...Yes...Yes

96 days Till "Booty" time

This week was a difficult week. I rode with a heavy heart. Tell you more later. Last Sun. Ray an I had a old friend join us his name was Joe. We decide to shortin our ride this week. Cause we been doing alot of miles. It was a sunny cool morning, and a new route. We like changing the scenery to keep it interesting. we did 26.5 miles..On Tuesday nite I did a late solo ride, 5 loops in my neighborhood for 18.44mi.. On Wed. Ray and I got togther for a late ride, 5 loops in the neighborhood for 18.2mi. On Thurs. a late solo ride only 4 loops for 14.2 miles..On Sat. I went to say good bye to a good friend his name Larry Dean Wallace Jr. At his funeral mass. It was difficult to ride afterwards but I tough it out..It was a warm sunny day alittle breezy, I did 32.3 miles..Giving me 109.64 miles for the week..and 316.31 miles for April. 400mi. is in reach..300 miles/24 hours..Yes..Yes..

103 days till "Booty" time

We're really starting to add on some miles another 100 mile week. Last Sunday Ray an I did 50.8 miles on a cool an cloudy day. On Tuesday I went solo for10.54 miles. Didn't get on the bike till 9:15pm, did 3 loops in the neighborhood..Then Thursday nite I didn't get out till 9:20pm to ride 15.27 miles it was a little cool @59 degrees..I did 4 loops..I know that if I wanted to hit 100 miles for the week I had to do them Friday nite. Cause they were calling for nasty weather on Sat. So Friday nite I left at just after 7pm on a cloudy an breezy evening..I felt I was racing daylight. I had 25 miles to go. glad I had my lights..24.97 miles later at 17 mph avg. giving me 101.54 miles for the week..300miles/24hrs..Yes..Yes..

110 days till"Booty" time

I had a awesome week of riding. Off to a strong start for the month of April, shootin for 400 miles. Over 105 mi. for the 1st week. Last Sun. Ray an I did a 50.5 mile ride, it was a gorgeous day. Not alot of traffic. At one stop it was so quiet you could hear a leaf roll on the street. Our next ride was Fri. morning we did 14.05 mi. @4:30 in the morning. I was dragging, but nothing a lo-carb Monster drink and a Venti double exspresso won't cure. I was flying the rest of the day. After work I skip dinner and went for fast pace 22.34 mi.ride. I had my mp3 play some great classic rock. Help me keep a strong pace. On Sat. I did a solo 18.24 miles to finish the week. It was a warm breezy day. Got to go I hear my bike calling me. Time for another 50 miles..300mi/24hrs

The Duke Energy Run...The Tower Run...

Here we are in a new month. Wish I could say I ended March strong. But between weather,jobs, an family obligation. I only got in 1 ride. Did end the month w/ a total of 204.72 miles. The 1 thing I did though was the Duke Energy Building tower run. Ran up 49 floors with 500 other runners. It was a BLAST. They started at 9am on Sat. 3/26, they let 1 run go every 15 sec. about 350 runners later I went. I finsh in 11.07 minutes..my place was 151 out of 434 finishers..I can't wait to do it again. In April, I plan on picking it up another notch. I want to do over 300 miles this month. Starting w/20 miles today an 50 miles tomorrow.
300 miles in 24 hours..Yes..Yes..

129 days till "Booty" time

It was a great week of riding. 4 rides and 3 times hitting the parking garage. The run up the Duke Energy Buiding is this Sat. 9am..I think I'm ready..Even after the run up 49 floors. I'm going to keep running the parking garage.Great workout in alittle amount of time.last Thurs.nite Ray an I got out for 14.1 miles.I did a solo ride on Sat. 22.5 miles @ a good pace 17.5 avg. On Sun. morn. the best ride in along time.Ray planned a new route. Nothing like new roads.43.3 miles of rolling hills an horse farms. I don't think we saw 10 cars that morn. Today was a double workout. a real calorie burner.I got up @4am rode my bike for 12.6 miles went to work.An @lunch ran the parking garage.31 floors."Lets do it"

136 days till "Booty" time

The weeks seem to fly by. July 29th will be here before you know it. I felt great after running the parking garage. But I reluctantly rode the next morning, with my neighbor Ray for 3 loops 10.5 miles. knowing on Wed its my long day. I work both jobs every Wed. Staples during the day. Wait tables at nite. I was exshausted by the end of the day. When I woke up Thurs. am my thighs were screaming. Made it differcult to get in an out of truck. Lots of stretching an Liquid Advils. Buy Sat am I felt alot better. Sat. I did a solo ride for 20.3 miles. W/ daylights savings time here, hopefully get more evening rides. On Sun. the whole team got together for a ride. We met at the Booty loop. We all did over 41 miles. It was cool to start but warmed up nice. Giving me 72 miles for the week. Tomorrow I plan on running the parking garage again. this time warm up better. 300 miles in 24 hours..Yes..Yes

143 days till 'Booty" time-Part 2

I celebrated by doing 25 push-ups and delivering 60 more cases of paper. I just finished sign-up for the Duke Energy Run to the Top.
Last week was not a good week for riding. It was cold and rained all weekend. Plus, Ray and I couldn't ride together, conflict of schedule.. I did get a solo ride on Thursday nite. 14 miles around the neighborhood. Got a short Friday right after work 11.35 miles. Both at a good pace. I got a Elliptical machine a few weeks ago. Hadn't had a chance to use it, till this weekend. Got on it 3 times. Sat., Sun. and Mon. What a workout. Hopefully this week more rides. On Sunday plan on doing atleast 40 miles. I will run the parking garage again..300 miles in 24hrs..Yes..Yes

143 days till "Booty" time-part 1

Before I tell you about the rides we did last week. Let me tell you I did some thing crazy today. I work for Staples. Were customers order online an I deliver to there business. One of our customers has a big parking garage in back about 6 storys high. Well on Sat. I read in the paper about a run up the Duke Energy building. 49 storys,they are only excepting 500 climbers. I said to myself before I sign up, I need to test myself.That brings to lunch today, I brought my running clothes an instead of eating I ran. There is 5 stairwells 4 of them 6fl. 1 is 7fl. At first I only plan on doing 20-24 fl. But I felt good so I ran all stairwells some twice.Ended up being 50 floors up an down. In under 18 minutes..

March 1st... Only 150 days till "Booty" time

We are still in a nice warm pattern. We got out for 4 rides this week. Thurs. nite we got out for 14.1 miles. we were going at a good pace. I started wearing leg weights during the day. Hope to get my legs to turn quicker. Tonite I could feel my legs move quicker. Sat morn. went solo for 15.57 miles.cool an breezy. Sun. morn. Ray an I did 31.3 miles sunny an warm. we both felt like it was a great ride. we both got up early Mon. morn. 430am for a 10.53 mile ride. Giving me 166 miles for the month of Feb. 327 miles for the year. Hopefully in March we can top 200 miles.Its supposed to rain this weekend. But we'll find time..300 miles in 24 hours..Yes..Yes

Only 157 days till "Booty" time

Its been a mild week here in the Carolina's. Ray and I were able to get out for 3 rides. On Thursday nite we did 4 loops in our neighborhood. Each loop is 3.5 miles for 14 total miles. We do this for safety cause its dark out when ride. On Sunday, We rode just over 25 miles. We took a different route with more hillys. It was mild an breezy this morning. But still comfortable. On Tuesday morning At 4:30am, Ray and I got on our bikes for 14 miles. We did 4 loops in our neighborhood. As it gets warmer we'll do this about 2 times a week getting a ride in before work. Just around the corner is Daylight savings time. Can't wait....
300 miles in 24 hours...Yes..Yes

Only 163 days..Till "Booty" time

On Sunday..2/13/11..Ray and I hit the trails..The weathew was perfect sunny, cool and about 50 degrees. We found a great trail not far from our house. Called Sherman Branch Trail. Just over 10 miles a total body workout..Look forward to going back when we have more time.
Mountain bike riding brings the kid out of me..The weather this week is supposed to be mild hopefully we can get out a couple of times..

172 days till "Booty" time

Its been cold and wet all week not a good time to ride...Today 2/6/11..Sunday..Ray and I finally got out for a ride...Still cold and sunny..It did warm up..To about 45 degrees and a cool breeze that seemed to be in our face no matter which way we turned...But we did get a 30.54 mile bike ride in...Just under 2 hours...Didn't warm up till about 17 miles...still manage over 16 average...Hopefully this week we can get more rides in....I know I can do 300 miles in 24 hours...can't wait to do it...

Only 179 days...till"Booty" Time

Today..Jim, Scott, and I biked 51.64 miles giving me 161 miles this month... On a cool sunny morning..45 degrees out...