The Cycling Blog

2 Days On, One Day Off

Back in the saddle baby. Okay, so I did the 33+ miles to and from Sam’s Saturday, then jumped on the fixed gear and peddled around Sea Cliff and the Lake District for about 45 minutes, which actually was harder on the muscles in my legs than the Saturday ride.  Monday was a day of rest for me and my legs needed it. Serious lactic acid build up from me not doing anything for such a long time. But, it was not as bad as it could have been as my $100 Brookstone massager saved the day and really makes a big difference. I used it after both rides and it is amazing what a half an hour with the massager can do to help your muscles recover and prevent soreness. Believe me, I am still sore. Today I am debating what to do as far as exercise. It is ugly and cold outside, which is not a big deal because I have gear for all seasons here in San Francisco. But, I have a lot of things to do today and my road bike is still down at my buddy’s house (who won’t call me back). So, I can either ride the fixie again, do the Lyon St. stairs or go for a walk.  I think all are good options.

Most importantly, I had somewhat of an epiphany this weekend. Saturday night we had pizza and I had a few Cokes with dinner. As I stared at the ceiling that night, trying to fall asleep, I began to think about my family medical history and my lifestyle. I used to be in top shape inside and out and I let that go.  I realized on my ride that I was pretty much back at square #1 when it came to cycling and my eating habits were probably the same. So, I decided to not only begin riding again every week, but also get back onto my diet that I devised when I used to ride and run.  I will be posting more on my diet later, but you should know that it is a great way to eat well, lower your LDL cholesterol, lose weight, keep your digestive system healthy and feel great.  Gotta run.