August 2, 2009
Of Mice and Men...
Today was the day I was going to start getting back into shape. So I pulled out the titanium 20 speed with the Campagnolo gruppo, dusted it off, cleaned the components with Tri Flo, and put 110 psi in the Michelins. Then I checked my gear:
Four panel shorts? Check.
Jersey? Check.
Helmet and sweat bandana? Check.
Gloves and impact resistant shades? Check.
Fresh water bottle? Check.
New Shimano shoes with Campy cleats? Check.
Computer working? Check.
Heart monitor? Check.
Now I was ready. But to tell the truth, all that exertion rather wore me out. So I poured myself a large glass of red wine, and proceeded to drink voraciously. Sure looks good though, don't it?
Nice bike like that, you don't want to get it all dirty. Wouldn't be seemly. And like Scarlett, there's always tomorrow.
Good man.
Posted by: dick at August 2, 2009 7:51 PMThat is one sweet fuckin' ride.
Posted by: Elisson at August 2, 2009 8:49 PMYep. An old boss of mine used to say, "I'm thinking about getting into shape, but if I sit real still, that thought goes away."
Posted by: Joan of Argghh! at August 2, 2009 9:45 PMYou've taken the first step.
Remember: Accepting the problem is the first step to beating it.
Of course, now it's Sunday night and tomorrow you'll head off to another long work week and well, you can't ride while at work. And then next weekend you'll need to pull weeds and edge the lawn and you'll be exhausted from battling global warming.
Eh, just screw it.
Posted by: jmflynny at August 2, 2009 10:03 PMHA! I was wanting a picture of your ownself on that baby, while wearing your drindl.
Posted by: Libby at August 3, 2009 2:01 AMI know you ride it well, causing you ain't got no banana. Small seat and all.
Bwahahahah!!!!
Posted by: Sam at August 3, 2009 11:10 AMLooks like somebody better sweep up those leaves before he rides off on his nice bike.
Skip the bike, join an exercise club. I biked my way from 185 to 200 pounds. Because I own my business I biked every day for three hours. Not effective. I joined an urban gym and do (while watching CNBC) 20 minutes statinary bike, some portion weight training - a day on upper body, a day on lower body and a day on core - and then close with one half hour of aerobic on each of two machines. Results were better. A weight program increases your body tone and your motabolism, while riding alone does noting to counter age related muscle loss except in a few areas. (and not enough areas in my humble opinion after trying both)
Posted by: Doug_S at August 3, 2009 11:17 PM