January 24, 2010 - Training

I finally got outside this week, riding 41 miles on the Reed Gold Mine loop in Cabarrus County.  It took me about 2:15 to complete, around 17 mph, well off my normal pace.  It was cold, and I'm in a lot of pain with the kidney stone problem.  Nevertheless, it was nice to get out of the garage and on the road.  I did another 100 mile ride on the spinning bike Saturday the 23rd, and finished the week with 236 miles.  I lost one pound, I'm at 181.  It continues to be cold in Charlotte, we have already had snow and ice, with nightly temperatures around 15 degrees.