I'm Back!

I know it's been awhile since my last post, but that does not mean that I quit training. I'm registered for the Buffalo Triathlon again this year! Part of my goal in completing the Buffalo Triathlon is to once again raise funds to help end world hunger. If you are able to contribute, not matter the size of your contribution, please contact me at troythetechguy@gmail.com for details.

With much more going on this year than last, I'm finding it difficult to train as much as I did last year. However, I'm still able to find a few days per week to train, even if the training is only 15 minutes. I recently upgraded my bike with clipless pedals and shoes, and I hope I can shave off a few minutes with my new investment.

In addition to competing in a few triathlons this summer, I am also competing in a couple 5K runs, and I hope to complete a couple bike tours this summer. If you any any suggestions for bike tour I should consider, please email me.

Tour de' Prairie Lakes Results

I ended up riding 81 miles, and was I tried when done. The total ride took 6 hours, but a lot of time was spent visiting with others at the rest stops. The last 30 miles was the most difficult, very hilly and plus I was running out of energy. I averaged just over 16 MPH.

All in all, I enjoyed the ride and look forward to doing another ride soon.

Lake Wobegon Trail

Yesterday, a friend and I biked on the Lake Wobegon Trail, from St. Joseph to Albany, and back. This was my first time on the trail, and what a beautiful ride. We averaged 15.1 MP, and the distanced totaled 29.27 miles - my first ride of a significant distance.

Overall the ride was smooth, much different than riding on poorly maintained country roads. My rear end did get a little sore sitting on the saddle for 1 hour and 57 minutes, but I think that's expected. With the exception of a minor tightening in the back of my left knee, my knees felt fine. I think investing in a pair of biking gloves is a smart decision because my hands started tingling about half way into the ride.

Tomorrow I am riding in the Tour de' Prairie Lakes, a charity ride in Glenwood for Habitat for Humanity. The ride consists of three levels, 20 miles, 40 miles, and 70 miles. Guess what distance I'm going to attempt to ride? Yep, I'm registering for the 70 mile ride!