Author Archives: Riding Thru Bees

The Injury “Timeout”

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

Injuries suck.  Since June 21st, I’ve struggled with pain in my lower left calf.  There hasn’t been a day where I don’t “test” my calf.  Some days it’s easy bunny hops.  Other days it’s a quick 10 steps of running … Continue reading →

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T-5 Months: Learning to be Human

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

When I started, I was warned, “you’ll get hurt”. The Ironman is a long, long distance. Some might say, an unhealthy distance. Up to now, I’ve been expanding my base, losing a couple pounds, and getting more fit than I’ve … Continue reading →

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And just like that .. Another Month

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

I don’t know if it’s COVID, the “stay-at-home” order, or working from home.  But, everyday feels the same — wake up, breakfast, work out, work, lunch, work, dinner, then sleep.   Okay, there’s some snacking, video gaming, and reading in the … Continue reading →

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Halfway There

Posted on April 19, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

I was going to write about finding meaning and motivation in the midst of boredom and pain. Due to the heavy rain the last two week, I spent 10 hours on the bike trainer, in the garage, staring at my … Continue reading →

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Covidcation Normal

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

Three weeks into Covidcation and I’m still struggling to find a new normal.  While I love that I can sneak out for a run or ride at any time, it still feels like that — sneaking around.  And, sneaking makes … Continue reading →

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Covidcation Training Log

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

It’s been about two weeks since my company ordered my office to work from home in response to Covid-19.  Next came the cancelled gatherings, hunting for toilet paper, then “shelter-in-place”. This training log covers my last normal week (3/9) and … Continue reading →

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Resting is Training

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

Because my week in DC was a “rest” week, I looked forward a hard week of training (week of 3/2).  But, here’s my training log with a quick thoughts on each day. Monday (3/2):  My legs are so tired. (Bike … Continue reading →

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Peloton Pain

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

After a long day on my feet, I enter the hotel fitness center expecting a date with the dreaded treadmill.  It’s still there, but a new mistress has entered the gym, a Peloton bike. I’ve seen them in ads, but … Continue reading →

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Rain, Rest, Washington, and the End of February.

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

It’s been two weeks since my last update, and there’s much to cover. Rain:  Icky Saturday.  Heading into a low volume, rest week means that I’m increasing effort  and looking forward to rest.  Saturday is the big day, I’m totally … Continue reading →

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Juggling My Training Plan

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Riding Thru Bees

I have new toy.  After Saturday’s bike ride, Instigator gave me his old pull buoy.   A pull buoy is a figure eight shaped flotation device designed to fit between your thighs.  The premise is that your legs sink creating drag … Continue reading →

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