Monthly Archives: January 2012

David’s pretend ‘L’ ride, Lynn’s Challenge ride, My Rides #86, #87 & #88

Posted on January 30, 2012 6:30 pm by Steve

Ride #88 was the culmination of a busy few days starting with a 22km ride with Lynn along the Coast to Vines track from Old Reynella to the river at Old Noarlunga. Lynn was, and is, still determined to complete this … Continue reading →

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Ride #85 – Port Noarlunga, Moana, Willunga, McLaren Vale and home

Posted on January 25, 2012 5:10 am by Steve
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I promised myself that I would take it easy on this ride and just clock up some kilometers. I need to leave some reserve for my morning run tomorrow and my ride-a-long with Lynn as she practices. Getting out of … Continue reading →

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Lynn’s new bike ride – Coast to Vines from Reynella to the river and back

Posted on January 23, 2012 7:08 pm by Steve

Lynn is still very keen to improve her riding and has only been restricted by the hot weather. Up to now she has ridden on a concrete bike path which is very different to the normal tarmac surface of the … Continue reading →

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Run #8 for 2012 – Hot, longer and slow

Posted on January 23, 2012 5:51 am by Steve
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I’m getting into the swing of my training rotation now with a 122km ride yesterday and today a 7km run with a rest day tomorrow. I think I need to shorten the rides a bit because my running speed is … Continue reading →

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Ride #83 – Moana, Hallett Cove, Seacliff, Outer Harbour, Port Adelaide, Semephore and home ( I must be crazy)

Posted on January 22, 2012 5:28 am by Steve
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The final day of the 2012 TDU and I get up at 5am to go on a long easy coast ride. I now feel those two terms are contradictory, long and easy! Actually setting off down the road at 5:28am with … Continue reading →

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Run #7 for 2012 – slow but good exercise

Posted on January 20, 2012 6:34 am by Steve
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Blah! That’s how I felt when the alarm went off this morning. Tired, lethargic and any other words that describe how one feels when they don’t want to get out of bed. This is unusual for me. I know some … Continue reading →

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Ride #81 – To Outer Harbour and back (PB – Fastest av speed on any length ride)

Posted on January 19, 2012 5:12 am by Steve

Today is my pre-run day ride. I am using my riding to support my marathon training by reducing impact damage to my knees. For this reason I am staying away from hill climbs as much as I can because they … Continue reading →

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Run/Walk 5.6km/4.1km 30C(86F) at 6:30am

Posted on January 17, 2012 6:00 am by Steve
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Today I decided to start my run when Lynn left for work at 6am. I knew it was going to be warm and windy both of which I don’t like when exercising outdoors. It was warmer than forecast at 6am … Continue reading →

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