This is what 30 miles looks like...

...and I am so glad to complete the mileage.

Riding thru Bad News

On Wednesday, I finally found my fate for this fall with attending law school. Well, my fate became sealed in a thin envelope. Yes, law school is NOT going to happen this year.

After this bad news and then a very rough day at work, I went out for a long bike ride along the lakefront. My agenda was 8 miles, but I ended up with 14.4 miles because I wanted to keep going. I never though that bad news would encourage awesome mile splits.

Mile 1-4 16:54 (4:14/mi) - STUPID garmin!
Mile 5 4:16
Mile 6 4:07
Mile 7 4:15
Mile 8 4:22
Mile 9 4:43
Mile 10 4:41
Mile 11 5:08
Mile 12 4:03
Mile 13 3:56
Mile 14 3:59
Mile 0.4 1:51 (4:45/mi)


Avg Pace - 4:19/mi
Total Time: 1:02:21

My tribute to a friend on a bike

I dedicated my long bike ride today to a former employee and friend, who lost his battle from cancer on Monday morning. It was a cool ride with a lot of wind resistance in the beginning of the ride. But 1/3 in my ride, I kicked some serious a**. My goal for my bike rides for the last few weeks was to go over 17 mph. I completely topped that. Not 18 mph, but at 19.1 mph. Then reality hit when I had to turn around and turn back. I managed to complete 12.09 in slightly over 53 minutes.

It made for a sweet ride today.

Another Lakefront Bike Front....

....but I forgot my Garmin with me on my bike and that's OKAY! I did an awesome ride without it. I was able to do a previous bike ride of 8.01 miles at a faster pace than before. I was able to complete my bike ride in approximately 34 minutes at an average pace of 4:14/mi - even after battling resistance from the cool winds from both direction. I will get another chance to ride this week on Thursday. Still planning my lakefront route for that trip.

Awesome Lakefront Bike Ride

10.16 miles in 45:45. I was another great bike ride. I had to deal with some strong wind after I turned around. I almost made 17 mph, but I will save it for another bike ride.

1st bike ride along the Lakefront

Mile 1 - 5:24
Mile 2 - 4:20
Mile 3 - 4:17
Mile 4 - 4:11
Mile 5 - 4:26
Mile 6 - 4:24
Mile 7 - 4:27
Mile 8 - 4:29

Awesome run even with the cooler conditions outside. I love my new bike!