Count Down To The Century... Trek 100 Here We Come!

Saturday Morning Mud Fest'

We were hoping for later rains today, but the rains came early, and often. There was a light steady rain all morning, that turned to a drizzle, then back and forth between the two for the rest of the morning. My knees were still a little tender from the ride on the mountain, on the road bike, from the day before, but still up to a little fun on the mountain bike.

The mud was slick, and thick. Makes for some tough up or downhill rides. Tire deep mud can be a chore to ride in. Nonetheless we had a great time. No one busted it while riding, but on our break...

I almost fell in a four foot pool at the creek, and my riding partner was more concerned for me, than willing to laugh at me! Even though I, after seeing him crash, and seeing that he was alright, horse laughed him at the bogs would have deserved like treatment. No flats, and no crashes on a very wet and muddy trail today, made for a good day.

We even had time to track a deer. Should be interesting to see what tomorrow brings. Looks like another wet one, so more than likely another short, muddy, slip and slide, ride. Until then...

Training for Trek 100 Day 4

Training can be painful.

Training should be meaningful.
Training should be fun!

Training is painful when your quad, and calf muscles tell the rest of your body (stiff neck, aching shoulders, burning lungs, etc...) that they need to pick up the slack, so they don't make your spirit weak.
Training is meaningful, when you can feel, see, and taste the hard work paying off.
Training is fun when you learn!!!

I learned that it is more fun to ride your bike out of the woods, rather than have your bike ride you out of the woods.
I learned that even if you are only a couple of miles from home, that a patch kit, and pump can make life so much better!
I learned that I have a great Christ-like partner (my middle son) that offered to let me ride his bike out of the woods when I got a flat. Which also taught me that my generosity does not just make me a better person, but it being observed by others (my son in this case) helps others. A humbled and generous spirit is not just making my son a good kid, but helping him to develop into a great man!

Flat tire and all, great day, and one training session, with a few great lessons!

Training for the Trek 100 Day 2

Strength conditioning Day 2.

Nothing makes you stronger, than love wrapped in a smile! This is Day 2...

Got a good leg burn on the mountain bikes today. The trailer is a great way to train, but please note, that we are on a closed course, and we are professional idiots, children please do not attempt this at home!