Today's Workout Thread

[Firefighter2]

Back to the weights:

-3x14 Dips
-3x10 Dumbell Rows
-4x10 Shrugs, (1 set behind the back)
-3x10 Preacher Curl
-3x10 Incline Dumbell Press
-3x10 Leg Press
-4x12 Incline Benchpress
-50 Sit-ups on flat bench

*Have a safe weekend, gents.

[1OldGI]

A bit of closure today. On 28 June 15, I left the house to attempt my longest bike ride yet. The objective was Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, a 36 mile round trip from the house. Five minutes into the ride I was struck by a car so I never made it to Honeymoon Island. Today I did and it was pretty sweet. Even managed a good bit of beach riding along the way. Not only did I ride the entire 36 miles but I did so on my new acquisition (official dubbed "The Codger"). This bike is 45+ pounds, single speed with 2 inch wide tires. I don't think I need a doctor to tell me my leg is OK

[whoever]

+1 your ride

A bit of closure today. On 28 June 15, I left the house to attempt my longest bike ride yet. The objective was Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, a 36 mile round trip from the house. Five minutes into the ride I was struck by a car so I never made it to Honeymoon Island. Today I did and it was pretty sweet. Even managed a good bit of beach riding along the way. Not only did I ride the entire 36 miles but I did so on my new acquisition (official dubbed "The Codger"). This bike is 45+ pounds, single speed with 2 inch wide tires. I don't think I need a doctor to tell me my leg is OK

[1OldGI]

Did I mention this bike is a complete kick in the ass to ride? I'm on a bit of a fixed gear, minimalist kick of late. If The Codger is any indication, these are fantastic bikes for basic fitness riding. No technical or mechanical assistance all leg muscles and one hell of a cardio workout (especially on inclines). I should have The Codger's much fatter cousin, The Wart Hog, next weekend. Then it will be time to go to the woods and get muddy The Codger is certainly off road capable but The Wart Hog (with its 4" wide tires) will be my primary adverse terrain bike.

My theory is that if I train for a while on these fixed gear battleships, once I get back on the hybrid, I'll be a complete beast. That is, if my 38 inch thighs will fit on the hybrid. Kinda like learning straights with a shavette then moving to regular straights.

[Thug]

Haven't done much exercise recently although I did attend the MTB Single Speed World Champs in Hakuba, Japan last weekend.

Spent more time drinking beer than actually riding but a fantastic time was had. I even managed to double my straight razor collection!

Now that I'm back home, situation should be normalized.

[Thisisclog]

A bit of closure today. On 28 June 15, I left the house to attempt my longest bike ride yet. The objective was Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin, a 36 mile round trip from the house. Five minutes into the ride I was struck by a car so I never made it to Honeymoon Island. Today I did and it was pretty sweet. Even managed a good bit of beach riding along the way. Not only did I ride the entire 36 miles but I did so on my new acquisition (official dubbed "The Codger"). This bike is 45+ pounds, single speed with 2 inch wide tires. I don't think I need a doctor to tell me my leg is OK

Congrats, way to face it head on.

[Thisisclog]

Ran my first 15k yesterday, and nailed my goal 1:29:40, I was aiming for 1:30, feels good.

This morning, 2.5k warm up, 25 min lazy circuit training, 2.5k cool down.

[whoever]

At least there isn't a weight limit Luke there is on bmx rlms and frames

Did I mention this bike is a complete kick in the ass to ride? I'm on a bit of a fixed gear, minimalist kick of late. If The Codger is any indication, these are fantastic bikes for basic fitness riding. No technical or mechanical assistance all leg muscles and one hell of a cardio workout (especially on inclines). I should have The Codger's much fatter cousin, The Wart Hog, next weekend. Then it will be time to go to the woods and get muddy The Codger is certainly off road capable but The Wart Hog (with its 4" wide tires) will be my primary adverse terrain bike.

My theory is that if I train for a while on these fixed gear battleships, once I get back on the hybrid, I'll be a complete beast. That is, if my 38 inch thighs will fit on the hybrid. Kinda like learning straights with a shavette then moving to regular straights.

[1OldGI]

Congrats, way to face it head on.

The accident was not without its costs. Riding in traffic really freaks me out pretty badly now. I tend to ride places with a bike trail separated from traffic or in the future will do off road rides in state forests, long stretches of beach, etc. Fortunately there is a lot of this kind of riding available close by.

Lots of traffic here and lots of people hitting cyclists. Florida was second only to California in cyclists hit by cars every year. I prefer not to press my luck. The next time that happens, I may not be so lucky to emerge with just a broken leg. Besides, riding the way I have since the accident makes it a bit easier just to relax and enjoy the ride (as opposed to head on a swivel, working your ass off not to get dead.)

[whoever]

So many that drive fail to realize that cyclists are allows to use the same lanes they do.

The accident was not without its costs. Riding in traffic really freaks me out pretty badly now. I tend to ride places with a bike trail separated from traffic or in the future will do off road rides in state forests, long stretches of beach, etc. Fortunately there is a lot of this kind of riding available close by.

Lots of traffic here and lots of people hitting cyclists. Florida was second only to California in cyclists hit by cars every year. I prefer not to press my luck. The next time that happens, I may not be so lucky to emerge with just a broken leg. Besides, riding the way I have since the accident makes it a bit easier just to relax and enjoy the ride (as opposed to head on a swivel, working your ass off not to get dead.)