Tuesday, November 29, 2011

My Windy Detour


The weather has officially turned nasty here in Chicago...gray skies, the wind is howling, and you start to get bummed out pretty easily because of it.  So this morning as I was leaving computrainer and riding to work there is this super tiny trail (like mega tiny maybe .25 mile long) I've cut through it when I've run before, but never on my bike.  I made a total spur of the moment decision took a right hand turn and bombed down into the trail.  The problem was I carried quite a bit of speed onto the trail where there are a couple of wooden bridges over a small creek.  The bridges have no railings...so when rubber meets wet wood something happens...you slide. Luckily for me I was able to keep the bike on the bridge and the rubber side down, but wow that was fun!  It's amazing what a little 30 second stint in the woods on a bike can do for you.  I always say how I need to get out onto my mountain bike more...and I really do.  This might have to be a regular occurance now on Tuesday and Thursdays.  It also got me out of the nasty head wind which I felt like I was riding hard yet going no where.

Anyway, in two days we're kicking off the December Running Challenge.  Chad and I have been doing this for a couple of years now, and it's a great way to stay active during a busy time of year...and a great way to throw down a decent base!  I've included the challenge below...it's based off of time and you're on the honor system.  If you need to switch days around...go for it, if you miss a day (which is discouraged) double up on another day.  Enjoy!


12/1 - 20 minutes        12/2 - 30 minutes      12/3 - 25 minutes
12/4 - 35 minutes        12/5 - 20 minutes      12/6 - 25 minutes
12/7 - 20 minutes        12/8 - 30 minutes      12/9 - 25 minutes
12/10 - 25 minutes      12/11 - 40 minutes    12/12 - 20 minutes
12/13 - 30 minutes      12/14 - 25 minutes    12/15 - 30 minutes
12/16 - 30 minutes      12/17 - 25 minutes    12/18 - 45 minutes
12/19 - 25 minutes      12/20 - 30 minutes    12/21 - 25 minutes
12/22 - 35 minutes      12/23 - 30 minutes    12/24 - 50 minutes
12/25 - 30 minutes      12/26 - 25 minutes    12/27 - 35 minutes
12/28 - 25 minutes      12/29 - 35 minutes    12/30 - 25 minutes
12/31 - 35 minutes





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