What I would like to do....
I have a goal. It is a dreamy goal. A goal almost unreachable by the likes of me (couch-potato). In 2010, I would like to do something that only in dreams of my dreams I would do. One word. LOTOJA. 206 miles in one day. Cross 3 states. 1,000 cyclists (some of the best out there travel to attend this event. It is a lofty goal. At my current speed of 13mph it will take me about 20 hours to finish this type of race. I have 3 years to work my speed to about 20mph in order to be in shape to participate in this event. I don't want to win. I just want to participate in it. A lofty goal. Just a goal.
Yesterday I biked 20 miles, it took us about 90minutes, my speed went up a bit, not much but there was a bit of improvement. Today's workout log: 700 meters at the pool. Ran/jogged about 3 miles (30minutes).
Maybe with this cross-training one day, maybe not in 2010 but before I die, I can participate in LOTOJA.
I have complete faith that you will get there. You Go Girl!
Posted by: Becky | July 17, 2007 at 10:50 AM
206 miles in one day? Eeps!
Posted by: Jennifer | July 17, 2007 at 01:20 PM
Seems like a huge undertaking. I know you will do it. You are a very motivated and determined woman.
I would not dream of biking that many miles in one WEEK, let alone one DAY! I have a perfectly good mountain bike somewhere out there in the garage. I think I rode it once - around the block.
Huggz
Posted by: Jeannie | July 17, 2007 at 05:35 PM
Go you!! I'm so proud of you! :)
Posted by: Zonda | July 17, 2007 at 11:57 PM
Ooh I just passed out thinking about it!
Woosh.
Posted by: Denise | July 18, 2007 at 07:45 AM
I always thought that would be fun. I say go for it--even if you finish it, that's such an accomplishment!
Besides, the LotoJa stickers are always so cool.
Posted by: Kim | July 18, 2007 at 07:45 AM
Oh, yeah, and think about the hot biker bod you are going to get while you're training! I'd take that over a sticker any day . . .
Posted by: Kim | July 18, 2007 at 07:46 AM
Wow! That's a lot of cycling for one day. And a 20mph average is FAST. You go, girl! :)
Posted by: Romi | July 19, 2007 at 09:59 AM
Isela,
You hardly qualify as a couch potato! I haven't gotten on a bike since I was a teenager (I'm 33) and would probably pass out from exhaustion biking around the block, LOL! Even if you don't ever make it to that multi-state marathon, I think you should still be proud of yourself for what you've accomplished, with the biking and the swimming. I wish I were half as motivated as you!
How are the driving lessons coming along?
Posted by: Laura | July 19, 2007 at 10:06 AM