This year I decided that instead of making resolutions, I would riff off the “100 things” craze. I found that the “100 things” starters were a little daunting, however. So, I decided to make goals for each week of 2012. I haven’t dated them and I’ve got more than 52, just in case some of them never really happen. Each goal is either personal, professional, health related or fitness related – so I can’t just say I’m going to ride more miles on my bike.
This week, the goal was to burn 3500 calories. That one’s met – although it was a bit of a squeaker! I can’t burn much when I walk because I can’t get my heart rate up above 100 bpm. I had to get BACK into the pool this week after 3 weeks out while the pool was being refurbished. That was tough – and exhausting! (I’ve slept better this week than I have in a month!) I rode by myself one day this week. I’m going to have to rely on that for a while until day light savings time springs forward again. Stephen can’t get home while it’s still light.
The highlight of the week was Stephen’s and my ride on Saturday. We rode our old standby route in Katy. While I wasn’t at the top of my game, Stephen sure was! He finished with gas in the tank despite having to drag my sorry behind for the last 15 miles or so. We had a rather unpleasant surprise when I had not just one but TWO flat tires on the last leg. I changed the first one – with a lot of coaching – and Stephen changed the second one.
Official MS 150 training season begins the last week of January. The schedule seems to be a bit more challenging than in previous years, but Stephen and I have stayed on top of our game all through the summer, so we’re pretty confident that we’ll be ready for the hills as soon as they come! Nathan’s not going to join us this year. Instead, he’s participating in a competitive percussion group. Erin’s, of course, busy with school. So, it’s just us two. I’ll keep you posted as the season progresses!
