Spinning

I did my second spin class of the year today. Wow, it feels like I lose 5 lbs of sweat every time. I did a short spin on the trainer this morning so my legs feel like they actually got a workout. Since the start of the new year I have lost 10 lbs and gained a bunch of fitness. I'm hoping to start a formal training plan in February. The challenge is limiting my training hours so I can also have a life outside of work and bikes.

Ute Valley Park

I rode the singlespeed around Ute for a couple laps yesterday and will probably be back today. Having perfect singletrack in your backyard is great for the lazy cyclist. I went out to the Rocket Room last night with Joe and saw Grease Machine, a talented Denver band. The lead singer hung upside down from the rafters and played the last song. Great dive bar for the Springs.

Wii Yoga and green tea

As part of my life changing 2010 I did some Wii Yoga and drank green tea this morning. The Wii Yoga is pretty awesome but I need to get a yoga mat so I can do all the poses. I've always done self directed yoga from books and internet videos so it's nice to get some feedback from my virtual yoga instructor. According to my yoga instructor I'm doing pretty good. Now if I could just get out in the freezing cold morning and ride the singlespeed. I have a feeling my cross bike on the trainer is going to see a lot of miles this winter.

Back to Winter

The weather is starting to look like Winter in Colorado again today. Instead of riding outside this morning I hiked with Murphy and then did a little 30 minute spin on the trainer before work. Tonight I'm going to try out a new recipe and make a Quinoa Pilaf thanks to the MTBR XC racing forum.

Backyard paradise

I rode Ute Valley Park this morning for the first time in a while. I forgot how much fun UVP can be and it's right outside my back door. I need to get in the groove of riding a lap or 3 every morning on the singlespeed.

1st Spin Class of 2010

Wow Spin class kicks my butt every time. I've worked out consistently the last two weeks and am starting to feel results. It felt really good to do some high intensity work. Now it's time to start a more structured training. Things are crazy at home right now so biking and lifting are really helping me keep from losing my mind. I started using protein for recovery today also.

Pueblo SS ride!

My friend Billy from Denver got a Gary Fisher Rig so we took our Rigs to Pueblo Reservoir for a quick ride. The trails are in perfect shape and the temp felt awesome for January. It was very therapeutic to be out on singletrack again. I really appreciate the calming effect that biking has on me after being off the bike for a while.

Back on the bike!

Time for me to get back on the bike. Saturday I'm going to head down to Pueblo for some singlespeed action.

2010 is the year to man up!

My friend Aaron sent me a link to this blog.
http://artofmanliness.com/

There are some very insightful articles if you hunt around. I've started the 30 days to a Better Man by defining my Core Values. This time of year it's helpful to take a step back and rethink how you are living your life. I'm not a fan of "self help" genre but I think this blog is very well done.

Happy New Year!

Some random hoopla from New Years in Austin.

With a new year comes good intentions. I've been hitting the gym and getting back on the bike a bit so far. I'm ready to start getting some good base miles on the trainer and starting to eat healthy again. This past couple months I lost a lot of fitness and ate way too much junk food. I spent the New Years weekend down in Austin and really enjoyed the city. We flew in on New Years Eve and watched Black Joe Lewis at Stubbs. This was my first time in Austin and it really is a live music mecca.
Well bring it on 2010 i'm ready to rock!