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A Weird Day
Yesterday was a weird day. How’s that for an opening line? There are so many places I could take this one. After work, craving a bit of fresh air and freedom from screens I got ready to take a walk. … Continue reading
Posted in baking, banana, bicycles, breakfast, cleaning, cycling, Japan, Japanese, Japanese snacks, nutrition, perfect moment
Tagged baking, banana bread, breakfast food, cleaning, dusting, electrolytes, ESL, hobby room, Japan, Japanese, nutrition, rain, sports drink, teaching, walking, working from home
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The Card Has Arrived
Today’s Perfect Moment was an easy one because it felt so good to open that envelope. My membership card for my cycling club finally came in the mail today. That alone is reason to celebrate. Couple that with a vast … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, clothes, cycling, cycling gear, Newmarket Eagles, nutrition, preparation
Tagged bicycyles, calories, clothes, clothing, cycling, cycling clothes, electrolytes, Hammer, Heed, Newmarket Eagles, nutrition, Perpetuem, riding, UV protection.
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Music and Exercise
Though I did catch a cold, I have managed to continue my exercise program. While I am not able to do it every day, I have managed to keep it pretty regular. I have also managed to reduce my sugar … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, exercise, fitness, music, nutrition, weight loss, working out, workouts
Tagged Bluetooth, exercise, fitness, MP3 player, music, Sony Extra Bass, speakers, weight loss, working out
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Free Stuff Is Good
I didn’t go for a ride today. I planned to–I made my supplement full water bottles and everything–but the weather was bad. I have been battling a cold for quite some time and this didn’t seem like the thing to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, dollar store, food shopping, nutrition, shopping, supplements, vitamins
Tagged BCAA, branch chain amino acids, browsing, complimentary, cycling, free, free stuff, Healthy Planet, healthy store, Nature's Emporium, samples, supplements, talking, water bottles
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Today’s Ride and a Question
Today’s ride was a little shorter than average, but made much more difficult by a strong headwind and some especially long hills. The good news is that I felt strong climbing some of the hills and loved hitting 60kph on … Continue reading
A Question
I am appealing to all of you fit people who read my blog (or find it by way of lucky accident). I would like some advice about nutrition for my longer cycling rides. Currently I am using the hammer line … Continue reading
Posted in advice, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bicycles, cycling, fitness, help, nutrition
Tagged bonking, energy level, rides
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Suddenly, It Has Become So Very Real
Earlier this year, probably in the middle of March, I signed up to ride 125 km. There were longer alternatives (165 and 140 to be exact) and there were shorter alternatives. How I settled on 125 is not overly clear … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, cycling, exercise, fitness, lifestyle, nutrition, obstacles, organization, pushing, taking chances
Tagged challenges, cycling, epic, Halton, jersey, obstacles, tour
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