Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Low-Energy Day
Today is one of those days where I just feel achy and nappy. I have had more of those lately and am starting a new vitamin regimen just to try to get out of this mode. I tried the Arbonne vitamins before, but really could feel no difference as to the way I felt. Now that I seem to be more sensitive to the changes of my body, I think I'll try them again! I have some extra that I bought before and will use that stock for the next month to see if I can notice a change. If they work, that will be good. I don't like feeling like a sloth (no offense intended for any sloths out there). The bad news (or maybe really good news) is that if they do make a difference and I start an expensive vitamin habit, I'll have to start working on my Arbonne business. Now that could be interesting!
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010
Well, I did it. I finally got out for a bike ride. It's been 2 1/2 years since we moved from Florida to Minnesota. In our area, we have a few bike trails - nice, long, scenic bike trails. So, why did it take me so long? I guess I just didn't prioritize it! Granted, I had been on a few country rides and grocery trips - none over 10 miles. I really do enjoy taking the GF out on the country roads and just cruising, though.
Anyway, this ride was the inaugural ride of my Trek Equinox 7 WSD that we purchased, or stole, in November of last year. I had put it on the trainer, but that is just not quite right! I finally took it in and had it fitted. Deb at Rochester Cycling and Fitness did a great job with it! And I should say also, that she helped me several times, although I did not buy the bike there.
So, I went to the Root River trail head in Preston by myself on Saturday. I wasn't sure what to expect - from the bike and from myself! The ride of the bike is different, due to the nature of a tri bike, I believe. It has a shorter wheelbase and it's smaller than anything I'd ridden before, except when I was a kid. It has a 51 cm frame that I believe fits me well. Maybe I'd just ridden over sized bikes previously. My GF is nice - small frame. But my "other" bike - an '05 Trek 2100 - is a 54 cm. The people at the bike shop told me that the Trek bikes ran small for the number size. But I wonder if they mostly wanted to make the sale, since there were no immediately smaller sizes of that bike. But now that I have ridden the Equinox, I think some fitting of the 2100 will help the ride.
As I got used the the E7 during the ride, it seemed like a good feel, despite my lack of cycling fitness. I really had to get used to being in the aero position and will continue to train to be able to stay like that for longer periods. Sometimes it was tough to stay in the position for other factors, like rough trail, quick curves, etc. But also, I was just not used to riding like that. Of course, I'm just not quite used to riding, as my business tells me on this second day after the ride!
Overall, though, the ride was great! The trail is a beautiful place to ride and my soul loved being out there!
Anyway, this ride was the inaugural ride of my Trek Equinox 7 WSD that we purchased, or stole, in November of last year. I had put it on the trainer, but that is just not quite right! I finally took it in and had it fitted. Deb at Rochester Cycling and Fitness did a great job with it! And I should say also, that she helped me several times, although I did not buy the bike there.
So, I went to the Root River trail head in Preston by myself on Saturday. I wasn't sure what to expect - from the bike and from myself! The ride of the bike is different, due to the nature of a tri bike, I believe. It has a shorter wheelbase and it's smaller than anything I'd ridden before, except when I was a kid. It has a 51 cm frame that I believe fits me well. Maybe I'd just ridden over sized bikes previously. My GF is nice - small frame. But my "other" bike - an '05 Trek 2100 - is a 54 cm. The people at the bike shop told me that the Trek bikes ran small for the number size. But I wonder if they mostly wanted to make the sale, since there were no immediately smaller sizes of that bike. But now that I have ridden the Equinox, I think some fitting of the 2100 will help the ride.
As I got used the the E7 during the ride, it seemed like a good feel, despite my lack of cycling fitness. I really had to get used to being in the aero position and will continue to train to be able to stay like that for longer periods. Sometimes it was tough to stay in the position for other factors, like rough trail, quick curves, etc. But also, I was just not used to riding like that. Of course, I'm just not quite used to riding, as my business tells me on this second day after the ride!
Overall, though, the ride was great! The trail is a beautiful place to ride and my soul loved being out there!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
First Blog
Okay, so what is a blog and why would I want to keep one? I'm not really sure at this point! But we'll see where this takes me. I have so many irons in the fire right now and many more waiting to be stuck in. What's the point of creating one more - this blog? I have seen a nice one that is not too lengthy and maybe the model I use.
Reasons for the blog: I do like to write. And I know there are those not as physically close to us here in Minnesota, who might want to see a bit more than a Facebook splat! So, we'll see what happens. Primarily, though, this may just be something for me. Maybe no one will read it. And that would not necessarily be a bad thing!
Iron: So many irons in the fire is almost making me dizzy. Horticulture class, intermittent "work," start of Master Gardener responsibilities. start of gardening season, running/biking, church work (one project is stagnate and needs to be finished NOW!), housework (always an issue and I'm always behind!), pottery, not to mention my two beautiful little girls. My recent activities and life's happenings are a bit of a lesson (again) on setting priorities and controlling what I get involved in, based on those priorities!
With that, let's keep this short and not spend more time than necessary on it!!
Reasons for the blog: I do like to write. And I know there are those not as physically close to us here in Minnesota, who might want to see a bit more than a Facebook splat! So, we'll see what happens. Primarily, though, this may just be something for me. Maybe no one will read it. And that would not necessarily be a bad thing!
Iron: So many irons in the fire is almost making me dizzy. Horticulture class, intermittent "work," start of Master Gardener responsibilities. start of gardening season, running/biking, church work (one project is stagnate and needs to be finished NOW!), housework (always an issue and I'm always behind!), pottery, not to mention my two beautiful little girls. My recent activities and life's happenings are a bit of a lesson (again) on setting priorities and controlling what I get involved in, based on those priorities!
With that, let's keep this short and not spend more time than necessary on it!!
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