Tag Archives: cycling

New 30 Day Plan – Reach for the Rim

Posted on December 26, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

In my last post I described how I followed a 30 day plan I found on another blogger’s site. It was squat and ab specific. It helped and in hind sight I think it prepared me for the next 30 … Continue reading →

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Working on My Bike

Posted on May 3, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

I want to show you my new toy. No, not the bike. And not the drill press, which I’m itching to use. It was a gift from my wife’s aunt and I haven’t had a project to use it on … Continue reading →

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Pretend Ironman Training

Posted on April 14, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

Caution: Don’t read this post if you don’t want to know what I did in the shower. Yesterday I actually rode my bike. Outside. On a real road. While riding I made a couple of observations. One, riding outside on … Continue reading →

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This Week

Posted on March 31, 2014 by The Pretend Triathlete

There’s no way to do this without it being boring, so try to stay awake if you choose to read how my workouts went this week. I do think, however, that I was inspired to work just a little harder … Continue reading →

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What Time is It? Time to Train!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Pretend Triathlete

Finding time to exercise is not hard. In fact, it’s as easy as 4 simple steps. If you struggle to stay in shape because your schedule is too full, try these simple life hacks, and you’ll be completing Ironman races … Continue reading →

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Am I Lazy or Just a Wussie?

Posted on October 9, 2012 by The Pretend Triathlete

My in-laws acquired a few chickens and the hens are laying eggs. They gave us a couple dozen eggs and I boiled three of them this morning for my AM protein. I don’t know why but I feel just like a peasant … Continue reading →

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Red Red Whine

Posted on September 30, 2012 by The Pretend Triathlete

In yesterday’s post I related how I had a bad race in Branson last Sunday. I was pretty disappointed, during, and after, the race. Heck! I’m still a little disappointed right now. But I own that bad race. I talked … Continue reading →

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The Grossest Part About Cycling

Posted on September 3, 2012 by The Pretend Triathlete

Today, Labor Day, I got in 56 miles on the bike, completing the 70.3 weekend! Yeah! It got hot out there today. It was 91 degrees when I got back, and I was feeling it. Over the 56 miles I … Continue reading →

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14.3 Miles So Far

Posted on September 2, 2012 by The Pretend Triathlete

Friday I swam 2000 meters and today, Sunday, I ran* 13.1 miles. Tomorrow I hope to bike at least 56 miles. That will complete my 70.3 weekend, albeit out of order. As I finished my swim on Friday morning it … Continue reading →

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Cycling on TV

Posted on August 29, 2012 by The Pretend Triathlete

Well, Christian Van de Velde of team Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda won the USA Pro Challenge. Good for him! I know nothing of that guy, but Christian is a good name for a guy, and I have a nephew named Christian. One of my favorite … Continue reading →

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