Now I Can Breathe

This past week has been quite eventful, more so than I had anticipated. With Sean and Miki (brother/sister - inlaw, if you will) visiting for the weekend from Sacramento, Ca and Ocho getting busier now that spring is coming, to say the least, I haven't been making any real time for training. Marymoor Velodrome is taking sign ups for racing classes and my track bike is still a rear wheel and crankset away from ridable. But, I did just get a pro-tune (plus new cassette and chain) on the Trek. Perhaps I should "suck it up" and be more productive with this following week, "like new" road bike and all.

During my off week i was however, able to snap off some cool pictures that I'm pretty stoked on:

Seattle Aquarium










B.O.H.


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I Outlined Jess' Birthmark


Espresso: Bomb/ Drip: Not-So-Much

More Scenic Shots from Golden Gardens/Carkeek Park

Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These

I've been trying to put in a lot of punishing miles as of late. This was my resting place after an hour and a half ride, plus some hill intervals in and around the Golden Gardens/ Carkeek Park area.

When it was time to retire, I figured I should end with a strong effort. A Time Trial seemed to sufice.

Personal TT; Golden Gardens Park to Home

Distance: 8.0mi
Time: 26:52.4
Avg Speed: 17.9mph
Max Speed: 31.8mph
Avg HeartRate: 162bpm
Max HeartRate: 179bpm (closest to 200 is the goal, getting there...)


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He's Too Much

Lucifer.

Magnolia Loop (Interbay)

Today was a hill workout to the most extreme. I rode the Magnolia Loop for a total of 15.5 miles and it punished me at every block. I warmed up around Capitol Hill, then bombed Denny Way to Interbay, where I took a detour, 11 blocks up West Dravus St. If I can climb that wall of a street with just 75% effort in the future, then I know my training is going well. Easily the steepest grade hill I've ever ridden. After climbing up to 26th St. I took Manor Pl to Gilman Ave for a gradual climb up and around Discovery Park.

The great thing about climbing hills in Seattle is that more often than not, there is a breathtaking view once you get to the top.





Avg. Speed: 14.5mph
Max Speed: 35.9mph
Avg. HR: 151bpm
Max HR: 183bpm (there must be something wrong, shouldn't this be higher?)

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