Johnny Utah
Well-Known Member
I always love to read everyone's training thread, never thought I would have a reason to make one, but maybe I do.
Preface:
Over the past twenty years the majority of my riding has been downhill/trail oriented. I do not ride road (well, that may have actually changed). Since last year and my first fatbike purchase, distance has been creeping into my rides as has been the ride time. Originally I trained for a trip to Whistler last year to ride for five days of lift access riding with 8hrs days split into 4hr sessions. This went well, but by day five my biceps were fried.
Goal
Recently I entered the Marty's fat race occurring this Saturday, this should be pretty brutal, as I am nervous as all hell (previous ride and purchase of new gear has established additional confidence after my initial ride on the course).
So the goal, well, I am pretty sure the first ride of the course I did with Jim was the longest ride I have done to date, but I am used to pulling full days at the Ski Hills with minimum breaks to maximize runs, so I have the muscle memory for long days (I think).
Recently I established a team for the MS Coast to Coast at work, for this I entered the 85 mile ride, which will be effectively my longest ride completed. For this I will be using my fatbike, in fact, most of all my distance will be on my fatbike, as the others are not as well suited.
If this goes well, I may try to do the 125 mile D&L ride. This has been a mind sore as I wanted to do the 65 mile option, but was moving that weekend (at least I registered for Marty's race during my home closing).
How:
Not sure yet....I guess this will be interactive. I have been riding four to five days a week, one of these rides has been a 5 hr or more ride. I plan to continue this practice, with the majority of such being done on my fatty.
My DH bike and trail rig will make some guest appearance.
I am considering going back to the gym, but juggling the house construction, time with the Mrs., work, and riding is already hard enough.
Diet:
This is the killer. Three years ago I was 185lbs and in solid shape. Fast forward to two weeks ago - 208lbs.
So over the past fifteen days I dropped all alcohol but ate whatever I wanted - 201lbs on Sunday. Booze is a B***h. And by eat anything, I mean whatever I want.
I will take this moment to state that if you owed me beer, your debt is forgiven, please make a donation to my MS fundraiser or Jim's Itidarod ride found in his thread in stead.
I will take the next few weeks to get my diet on track.....well, a bit more on track.
My other half has been vegan for over five years, so I will probably head that way, as that is how I eat unless we go out (which we do a lot of now).
Issues:
- Food, food, food. I love to eat and live in a food rich environment
- Bad knees
- I will miss beer. Big tasty beers. Imperials.....PUMKING!
Sum up:
Over the next few months, if I can keep on track, I will post up my rides and progress. Just an average guy trying to push a few boundaries and eat/live a bit more healthy, as the burgers and beer have been taking a toll on my belly.
Preface:
Over the past twenty years the majority of my riding has been downhill/trail oriented. I do not ride road (well, that may have actually changed). Since last year and my first fatbike purchase, distance has been creeping into my rides as has been the ride time. Originally I trained for a trip to Whistler last year to ride for five days of lift access riding with 8hrs days split into 4hr sessions. This went well, but by day five my biceps were fried.
Goal
Recently I entered the Marty's fat race occurring this Saturday, this should be pretty brutal, as I am nervous as all hell (previous ride and purchase of new gear has established additional confidence after my initial ride on the course).
So the goal, well, I am pretty sure the first ride of the course I did with Jim was the longest ride I have done to date, but I am used to pulling full days at the Ski Hills with minimum breaks to maximize runs, so I have the muscle memory for long days (I think).
Recently I established a team for the MS Coast to Coast at work, for this I entered the 85 mile ride, which will be effectively my longest ride completed. For this I will be using my fatbike, in fact, most of all my distance will be on my fatbike, as the others are not as well suited.
If this goes well, I may try to do the 125 mile D&L ride. This has been a mind sore as I wanted to do the 65 mile option, but was moving that weekend (at least I registered for Marty's race during my home closing).
How:
Not sure yet....I guess this will be interactive. I have been riding four to five days a week, one of these rides has been a 5 hr or more ride. I plan to continue this practice, with the majority of such being done on my fatty.
My DH bike and trail rig will make some guest appearance.
I am considering going back to the gym, but juggling the house construction, time with the Mrs., work, and riding is already hard enough.
Diet:
This is the killer. Three years ago I was 185lbs and in solid shape. Fast forward to two weeks ago - 208lbs.
So over the past fifteen days I dropped all alcohol but ate whatever I wanted - 201lbs on Sunday. Booze is a B***h. And by eat anything, I mean whatever I want.
I will take this moment to state that if you owed me beer, your debt is forgiven, please make a donation to my MS fundraiser or Jim's Itidarod ride found in his thread in stead.
I will take the next few weeks to get my diet on track.....well, a bit more on track.
My other half has been vegan for over five years, so I will probably head that way, as that is how I eat unless we go out (which we do a lot of now).
Issues:
- Food, food, food. I love to eat and live in a food rich environment
- Bad knees
- I will miss beer. Big tasty beers. Imperials.....PUMKING!
Sum up:
Over the next few months, if I can keep on track, I will post up my rides and progress. Just an average guy trying to push a few boundaries and eat/live a bit more healthy, as the burgers and beer have been taking a toll on my belly.