Training Log Archive: Mr WonderfulIn the 7 days ending Aug 29, 2020:
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Saturday Aug 29, 2020 #
1 PM
Biking (Touring) 2:48:51 33.96 mi (12.1 mph) +239m
ahr:131 max:167 shoes: Long Haul Trucker
Buddy Eric rode over the four miles from his place, then we ran up to the new M5 bridge and a bit beyond. The bit beyond was really fun, crushed gravel and well-shaded.
Biking (Wheelies) 13:56 2.08 mi (9.0 mph) +8m
ahr:142 max:161 shoes: 2015 Camber
Then I escorted him the first mile out of town in order to show off wheelie progress. I didn't do too bad all things considered, but lacked power to save anything that fell forward. Understandable, given the warmup!
Thursday Aug 27, 2020 #
11 PM
Biking (Wheelies) 44:38 7.16 mi (9.6 mph) +24m
ahr:125 max:172 shoes: 2015 Camber
Should have been disciplined and jumped out right after wee man was down, but puttered around a bit. Got out late and couldn't do much. Everything was wobbly, fell sort of block goals (cross walks / stop signs) by like 30 feet left and right...but occasional moments of progress, with another in the 1250' range. Did nearly get around a city turn (left hand so wider), and did do a gentle bend.
I tried to ride wheelie circles in the parking lot, but couldn't get very far around, then decided on a whim to try Junction before calling it a night, since on the last wander to the standard park, it looked like it had a nice run of a light grade, which is the easiest.
Nearly got it end to end. Another time!
I tried to ride wheelie circles in the parking lot, but couldn't get very far around, then decided on a whim to try Junction before calling it a night, since on the last wander to the standard park, it looked like it had a nice run of a light grade, which is the easiest.
Nearly got it end to end. Another time!
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020 #
11 PM
Biking (Wheelies) 52:30 7.54 mi (8.6 mph) +50m
ahr:118 max:162 slept:6.0 weight:228lbs shoes: 2015 Camber
Not real training, just some wheelies and urban exploration. I found at least part of the underground/pirate skatepark tucked in the dark recesses of an abandoned, overgrown parking lot, although it looks a little rough. Needs a broom for sure.
Painfully just short of my personal best, I am now back in the four digit club for wheelie length, in feet, woo woo, at around 1200'. 2/3rds of the way through, the balance point felt like it grew in size and I was in the zone, at peace, until it slipped away from me before I could save it.
Also, I can now sneak in an upshift sometimes if needed.
Painfully just short of my personal best, I am now back in the four digit club for wheelie length, in feet, woo woo, at around 1200'. 2/3rds of the way through, the balance point felt like it grew in size and I was in the zone, at peace, until it slipped away from me before I could save it.
Also, I can now sneak in an upshift sometimes if needed.
Monday Aug 24, 2020 #
11 PM
Biking (Wheelies) 1:02:28 8.96 mi (8.6 mph) +11m
ahr:150 max:209 shoes: 2015 Camber
New goal...just do anything.
So, 11 pm, all I wanted to do was try some wheelies. So I did. I'm getting my mojo back. Eventually was able to do some stop sign to stop sign ones on reasonable blocks. Still haven't hit my old PR (1320'), but it's within reach I think with more practice. I got around an 850' max, and that was towards the end so maybe fresher and flatter I have a chance.
To give you an idea how much wheelie-ing, my bike computer was 2.3 miles less, and the front wheel does spin for a little while after lift off.
So, 11 pm, all I wanted to do was try some wheelies. So I did. I'm getting my mojo back. Eventually was able to do some stop sign to stop sign ones on reasonable blocks. Still haven't hit my old PR (1320'), but it's within reach I think with more practice. I got around an 850' max, and that was towards the end so maybe fresher and flatter I have a chance.
To give you an idea how much wheelie-ing, my bike computer was 2.3 miles less, and the front wheel does spin for a little while after lift off.
Sunday Aug 23, 2020 #
10 AM
Running (Gravel track) 22:52 [1] 2.17 mi (10:32 / mi)
ahr:147 max:16 shoes: Ghost 2018 Blue
Mostly 9:40, one quarter at 8:00 yo test the waters. Walked the last .17