Upped chin ups and pull ups by 1 each, push ups by 5.
Otherwise, the usual workout. I guess that means only that sit ups stayed the same. Guess I can fix that next time.

Okay, upped the sit ups too. New "usual" workout, in order, is

Chin ups 25
sit ups 136
pull ups 23
push ups 75

The usual workout. pushups were harder today. In fact, I didn't "feel" like it at all. Maybe because it's kind of rainy/gloomy? Anyway, they all got done.

The usual workout, + 1 extra pull up to make 24.

Logged 23 miles on Bikejournal tonight. Burned some calories today!

25, 136, 24, 75

The usual workout

rode 34.6 miles with 1470' of climb. Avg HR was 143, so it was a good cardio workout for 2 1/2 hr

Color me jealous! It is far from biking here with the snow and cold. The bike on the trainer in the dining room is better than nothing but just not the same....

Professor! Ah, but you have some GREAT wilderness in the U.P. A few years ago, I backpacked Pictured Rocks Lakeshore with my son and his scout troop. Very memorable. It was 29F here today and breezy. Triple layered, but rideable. What kind of bike do you have in that trainer, and are you on BikeJournal?

Thanks for coming by!

Pictured Rocks is a Beautiful area. I have not been up that way with a bike but have ridden some around Marquette (asphalt and trail) and Manistique. Lots of beautiful rides in N.E. Wis and the U.P. I am going to spend more time closer to home and ride the Cedar and Days River Trails more this year and see what I can find in the area between here and Green Bay Wis.

Not on Bike Journal (yet) and I have my Giant Sedona in the trainer. That is my commuter/grocery getter/recreational bike. I will be picking up a Seek 1 this year for more serious road rides/century rides etc.. And I have a Trance 2 sittin in the basement for the real scenic stuff....

29 is a bit nippy, but I have ridden then too, as long as there is no ice or road salt....

My Sedona in the Trainer


My Trance (last fall ride 2009)


The real scenic stuff (on my old Rainier)


BTW, I wonder what you think about the following thought - anyone serious about mountain biking, road biking or just riding a bike in general should join up with a bike club.

I joined the local club last year and am glad I did! the owner of the local shop was instrumental in my getting into a club. I also am going to lead a weekly ride around town this year for him. Every Thursday night we have a group ride for all ages. We are splitting that in 2 groups so those who are more leisurely with their riding do not feel alienated by those of us who ride at a blistering pace of 10 mph....


I suspect I am going to lead the "drop a gear and hammer it" group....

Did the usual workout this morning. I rested a few days because something was stirring in my chest. (Although it did not stop me from riding on Saturday!)

Did 15 miles of hill repeats last night (a balmy 37F out!) and exercised this morning. The counts were: 25, 140, 24, 75. A new max on the sit-ups.

Usual workout this morning. Exercises felt easier today (in my overall core, I was not as tired as usual) although still took a lot of effort. Especially chin ups for some reason. They are usually the easiest of the lot for me. 1st up, I'm still fresh when I do them.

Rode 63.5 miles today. Avg HR was 143, max was 166. burned 3,056 calories

The usual workout, but -1 pull up and -5 pushups. Still not 100% after the weekend cold or whatever it was. Was DEAD draggy Sunday until about 6 PM.