Basketball and Outdoor Riding! NICE!

Well, I got to play about 45 minutes of hoop today, and won the game...I played fairly well and my legs felt very strong.  I again made the last basket of the game!  NICE!

I went home a spent a bit of time writing out my resume and cover letter for a job at a magnet elementary - middle school with the theme of Science - Technology - Engineering - Math.  This would be a perfect fit for me, as it would allow me to use all my talents and expand my program to the 7th and 8th grade.  http://fitness1st.net/

At 2:00pm I went out for a ride, wearing my new Pearl-Izumi Jacket!  Felt almost like a real cyclist.  My legs felt great even after playing BB.  I went about 12 miles in about 50 minutes, riding out to Cycle Concepts and back.  Need to head back to the gym to do my HOT TUB STRETCH...on my way now!

Keepin' ON!

Spin, Basketball and Bike Fitting

OK today was an intense day. I started the day with a 65 minute spin class, then did a quick ab workout, and one circuit of upper body with heavier weights, followed by a short but intense game of 1/2 court 3 on 3 basketball game. We played it to 15, but seemed like 100. Had to play against Nate, who is about 6'1" and a beast on the boards. The one great thing is he doesn't move much, and gave me the chance to run him off picks and enabled me to get my shot off easily. The only drawback was that the toll it took to block him off the boards, and his elbows when he tried to post me up. We did win the game though, and I make the final shot....NICE!

Afterward I went to Berlin Cycle for a fitting prior to the outdoor season beginning. They just built a new fitting studio, and Scott did a great job. He measure my flexibility angles, my inseam length, kneeling inseam length, and the length of my foot. I then got on the bike: First moving the seat down to 46mm and we leveled the seat: Then we measure the knee to pedal angle, which showed I needed to move my seat back a bit. I then needed a new stem and handlebars to move me up and out. Scott put on a 16 degree specialized aluminum stem and specialize short reach bars. This put me in a very comfortable position, and I hope leads to longer stronger rides.

I also bought new shoes, Shimano 131 because my Vittoria's are too big, a pair of specialized bib shorts, and Scott is going to put new handlebar tape and new cables on the bike. I had him put new cables on the bike so he would have to adjust the bike for the season start. I still have to buy new tires, Gatorskins, but won't put them on the bike until its road time. The only drawback is the loss of my WCS Carbon Stem, which gave the bike a soft ride at the bars, but with a carbon fork, that should be OK. If not, will be replacing the Specialized with a Carbon Stem for sure. I will be looking for one anyway....Like the look!

Tomorrow is another ride day, Spin, because Healthtrax is having a fund raiser, and offering a spin class on Sunday...NICE!

No Core...Boo Hoo! But BB, NICE!

Well I did not have my class tonight and was excited to do my core class at Cycle Concepts, but no one showed except me. So I went back to Healthtrax and played about 45 minutes of BB 1/2 court. Felt good and stopped early even though I won and could have stayed on the floor. My shot was falling unlike Saturday, and felt like I was moving well and thinking the game. It was a good second choice. Would have rather done both, but HEY... Beggars cannot be choosers. Before playing BB, I managed to get in a core workout, and 1 circuit of upper body exercises on the Nautilus machines. This did not make up for the loss of Cycle Core but chose.

On a positive note, got to see an old friend back at the gym, STEVE a shout out! Keep it up, or at least until the baby comes. Want to see you back on the court!

T

Cyclo-Core and Basketball...Yes Basketball

Today I went to Cycle Concepts and participated in a tough core workout via video called Cyclo-Core, second time through was much easier. Then when I went to the Gym for a Hot Tub stretch, the boys asked me to play BB so the kids would leave. I played about an hour, 2 games to 15, so there were alot of shots missed, mostly mine, as this was my first game in 3 years or so. I don't feel too bad right now, and my achilles is fine, NICE! Felt good to get back on the hardwood after a long absense. I will need to run some shoot drills before my next outing however.

Day after comment:
Not too sore the morning after, a bit stiff, but to be expected. Doing Spin Class and Cinergy today starting at 4. Going to lift first I think after a hot tube to stretch again.