The Tiger Rebuilt: Rebuilding

So now we're flying we're free

We're free before the thunderstorm

On towards the wilderness

Our quest carries on

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1st Long Ride

Had my first long ride of the year (50+) Miles. I rode the I&M Canal Trail. The trail goes from Willowsprings to Lemont (25.1 miles) and a smaller loop is 3.22 miles. My ride included 2 laps of the I&M and one lap of the adjoining loop. The ride started out great. I was coasting at an easy 19 mph (my current long distance max speed) At the 7 mile mark there is a steep hill which should be dubbed Markthemoper Mountain.

Now after this steep hill there is a significant decline where anyone can pickup 25-30 miles per hour. Here is where the story gets better. During my second lap I decided to kick on my afterburners.

Let me tell you. BIGGGGGG mistake. I overshot my course heading and I went past the hard deck. I was in trouble. Hydraulics were going I was about to stall. It was either hit the tree or hit the lake. Luckily I recovered and managed to steer onto the correct course heading. For a minute there I thought I needed to throw down my landing gear. I counted my blessings and continued on my lap.

I also encountered a boogie. (A goose was protecting its nest on the trail) It didn't engage pursuit but it was sure pissed off. I had to use afterburners twice, once in the beginning and another time on the return trip. Great match training.

Swimming

My swimming has become a bit more developed. I feel strong and faster in the water. However, I am not there yet. So my coach turns around and tells me to do a 1x250 (no breaks) My reaction.

Que? Haven't tried it but when I get a swim only day I will attempt it. Anyway, my swimming routine will improve but for now its generally along these lines.

2x25y fly kick on 45

10x50y catch up on 1:45

10x50y f/s pull on 1:45

My last workout was actually a little different.

2x25y fly kick on 45

2x50y catch up on 1:30

1x150y f/s 3:33 total

1x25y b/s on 2

10x50y catch up on 1:30

4x50y b/s on 2

Fostering

I have a new job title. I am now a foster parent of a fur child!. Meet Mini-Girl who is also my new running partner for 2 weeks. She is a little speed demon and she's great. She really needs a home though. So if you are interested please contact me. She needs lots of exercise!