Slog Bog

04/24/24 3.63 mi 11.4 mpg
Halfway into my ride it started raining. I think the Spirit did help me yesterday because after a 16 mile ride in grueling conditions with strong headwinds at times my legs should have been (cooked) lasagna noodles today. Instead my average speed was in the 11's for the first time ever. Now if only the Spirit could help me win the Tour De France! (wait a second: What's that Spirit? Your going back on vacation?)

The weather has ben terrible lately, cold, windy, rain, snow, sleet and hail. At least I got to ride my bike for a little while today before the clouds moved in and the wind picked up.

05/04/24 4.19 mi 11.4 mph

I was averaging 12.2 mph but had to fight a strong headwind on the way back.

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:38 pm The weather has ben terrible lately, cold, windy, rain, snow, sleet and hail. At least I got to ride my bike for a little while today before the clouds moved in and the wind picked up.

05/04/24 4.19 mi 11.4 mph

I was averaging 12.2 mph but had to fight a strong headwind on the way back.

I still need to share my weight loss story but part of my success was "baby steps".

When you go from nothing to something, even small steps matter. It's the consistency that is the key. Many baby steps turn in to big steps, and so on. And it helps so you don't feel defeated.

Consistent, regular, baby steps. And sometimes you have to start with infant baby steps before you get to regular baby steps.

Don't give up!

PS Having an 8 year old who wants you to play with them at the park helps too. I'm 48 years old running around at the playground with my kid like an idiot but it keeps me young.

Valo wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 2:18 pm

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:38 pm The weather has ben terrible lately, cold, windy, rain, snow, sleet and hail. At least I got to ride my bike for a little while today before the clouds moved in and the wind picked up.

05/04/24 4.19 mi 11.4 mph

I was averaging 12.2 mph but had to fight a strong headwind on the way back.

I still need to share my weight loss story but part of my success was "baby steps".

When you go from nothing to something, even small steps matter. It's the consistency that is the key. Many baby steps turn in to big steps, and so on. And it helps so you don't feel defeated.

Consistent, regular, baby steps. And sometimes you have to start with infant baby steps before you get to regular baby steps.

Don't give up!

PS Having an 8 year old who wants you to play with them at the park helps too. I'm 48 years old running around at the playground with my kid like an idiot but it keeps me young.

There are 4 difficulty levels around here.

Level 1 is making laps around a big level parking lot.

Level 2 is riding on the local streets. Some short climbs but pretty easy.

Level 3 is riding around the greater area. Some multi-mile climbs

Level 4 is riding up the side of the mountain until the road ends. Tried it twice but didn't get very far.

Today I did Level 3 for 22 miles. It would have been 23 miles but I walked the last mile home as my legs had nothing left. My goal for today was to do 20 miles in two hours or less. I tried so hard but I just couldn't quite do it. I did 20 miles in 2 hours 3 minutes and 59 seconds. So close!

I'm getting really P. Od. At the weather. The weather site said 9 mph winds. I can handle 9 mph winds. But I know 20 mph winds when I'm in them and I was in them today. And they never were helping me. Even when I turned onto a road when the wind should have been at my back there was a temporary lull in the wind velocity. So it took me 2 hours and 7 minutes to do 20 miles. Last time it took only 2 hours 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Just give me one nice day with no wind to slow me down and I will break the two hour barrier for going 20 miles.

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 9:21 pm I'm getting really P. Od. At the weather. The weather site said 9 mph winds. I can handle 9 mph winds. But I know 20 mph winds when I'm in them and I was in them today. And they never were helping me. Even when I turned onto a road when the wind should have been at my back there was a temporary lull in the wind velocity. So it took me 2 hours and 7 minutes to do 20 miles. Last time it took only 2 hours 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Just give me one nice day with no wind to slow me down and I will break the two hour barrier for going 20 miles.

Death is giving up!

Fuck the wind. It's giving you strength!

Good job!

7 mph winds today. Not ideal but not bad.
20 miles in 1 hour 56 minutes and 37 seconds! 10.3 mph avg.
One mile stone surpassed with more to follow!

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:47 pm 7 mph winds today. Not ideal but not bad.
20 miles in 1 hour 56 minutes and 37 seconds! 10.3 mph avg.
One mile stone surpassed with more to follow!

Stupendous.



Several stories of steps did I climb last week. So much so my legs would burn. These last two days are my chance to recover, then catch a midnight ride towards a two AM departure. Once again returning to ground zero shown in me link below.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

This is Kim Mayfield about 19 years ago...



This is me today...

BeNotDeceived wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 8:15 pm

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:47 pm 7 mph winds today. Not ideal but not bad.
20 miles in 1 hour 56 minutes and 37 seconds! 10.3 mph avg.
One mile stone surpassed with more to follow!

Stupendous.



Several stories of steps did I climb last week. So much so my legs would burn. These last two days are my chance to recover, then catch a midnight ride towards a two AM departure. Once again returning to ground zero shown in me link below.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Nice!

BeNotDeceived wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 8:15 pm

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Fri Jun 07, 2024 7:47 pm 7 mph winds today. Not ideal but not bad.
20 miles in 1 hour 56 minutes and 37 seconds! 10.3 mph avg.
One mile stone surpassed with more to follow!

Stupendous.



Several stories of steps did I climb last week. So much so my legs would burn. These last two days are my chance to recover, then catch a midnight ride towards a two AM departure. Once again returning to ground zero shown in me link below.

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.

Climbing steps sounds really cool. I wish that there were steps leading to the top of the mountain at the end of my street. It sounds like it would be an excellent axillary exercise for riding a bike. And if there were a couple of cafes on the way up where one can take a nice break to get a lemonade and a jelly donut it would be perfect!

As far as riding bike goes today was another milestone. One advice for becoming a stronger cyclist is to apply constant pressure on the pedals. That sounds like good advice but it is impossibly difficult for the beginner. However, today I was able to do that for the first time on a long ride. Except at the 6, 12 and 18 mile marks when I stopped to drink some honey water. My legs never felt stressed on todays ride and I never got fully winded. It actually was a breeze today and that is despite a 12 mph headwind on the initial 8 miles that is mostly uphill. So my time did suffer a bit because of the wind but I got most of that time back on the way home. My goal today was 30 miles and I achieved that but not all at once. I had to cut my initial ride short because my left wrist was killing me. I guess I'm still a bit of a sissy, lol. My initial ride was (oh let me check my bike computer) 18.9 miles at 9.8 miles an hour. Not bad for the amount of wind I had to battle. When I got home my wrist hurt so bad that I did not know if I'd be able to ride any more this day. Though after an hours rest my wrist felt okay. So I went out to do another 11.1 miles. And I did exactly 11.1 miles. And the wind was even worse. But because I was only going 11.1 miles I gave it more effort. It was on the same level 3 course but a truncated version. And again I did not struggle on any part of the course. Even on the last leg back that is all uphill. I managed 10.5 miles an hour on the second trip even after riding 18.9 miles previously. What would be the total average mph. I wonder if I still know how to do the math? ((18.9 x 9.8) + (11.1 x 10.5)) / 30 = 10.059! Even though I took an hours rest I am happy to average more than 10 mph for 30 miles. Wowsie wow wow! I'll take it!! Not bad for someone almost 67yo that was in the hospital in Feb of 2023 with a hemorrhagic stroke, crises level blood pressure (257/139) and Bell's Palsy all at the same time. And not expected to live.

On a lighter note my bike computer coupled with my heart rate monitor says I burned 1,985 calories today.

On a more somber note after I got back from the second trip I felt dizzy and nauseous and through up a few times. But I feel fine now.

At 04:13 Alexa says sunrise will be at 06:15 today, so two hours and two minutes from when I asked. On Thursday I was running a bit late so stopped by a new On Cue to supply my classmates some deep fried pickles. One student informed me that Sonic has pickle fries. My wish was to walk there and get some, but it’s a drive in, so now I’m thinking about walking to Meridian street before it gets too hot. Recently I was diagnosed with being pre-diabetic so am seeking corrective measures. Currently I’m a few thousand miles from my nearest bicycle, so walking must suffice.

The Meridian On Cue is by Grainger, which was a favorite destination, but it’s over five miles from Bass Pro. The pictured one shows it has a dine in grill (many don’t). Think a reconnaissance run via motorized vehicle will find a place to park with 1-3 mile walk. The heat will be miserable after 10:00, so hopefully my little adventure will be over by then.

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Wed Jun 05, 2024 9:21 pm I'm getting really P. Od. At the weather. The weather site said 9 mph winds. I can handle 9 mph winds. But I know 20 mph winds when I'm in them and I was in them today. And they never were helping me. Even when I turned onto a road when the wind should have been at my back there was a temporary lull in the wind velocity. So it took me 2 hours and 7 minutes to do 20 miles. Last time it took only 2 hours 3 minutes and 59 seconds. Just give me one nice day with no wind to slow me down and I will break the two hour barrier for going 20 miles.

Yea me too, it’s too damn hot to be outside; even the low temperatures are in the high seventies, but something amazing happens when I take Metformin on an empty stomach, which most people regret doing.

Brave Summarizer wrote:
Metformin fast

Metformin, a medication commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, has been found to have a potential side effect of weight loss. While it was not initially designed as a weight loss medication, research has shown that metformin can help individuals lose weight, particularly when combined with a healthy diet and exercise.

How Metformin Affects Weight Loss

Metformin works by reducing the amount of glucose produced by the liver and increasing the body’s sensitivity to insulin, which can lead to weight loss. Additionally, metformin may affect hunger cues, making individuals feel fuller for longer and reducing the desire to eat.

Studies on Metformin and Weight Loss

Several studies have investigated the relationship between metformin and weight loss. One study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that individuals with type 2 diabetes who took metformin experienced significant weight loss compared to those who did not take the medication. Another study published in the International Journal of Obesity found that metformin was effective in reducing body weight and body mass index (BMI) in individuals with obesity.

Timing of Metformin and Weight Loss

The timing of metformin intake may also play a role in weight loss. Some studies have found that taking metformin with food can help reduce gastrointestinal side effects, such as nausea and diarrhea, which are common complaints among individuals taking the medication. However, taking metformin with food may also reduce the medication’s effectiveness for weight loss.

I haven’t eaten for two days and don’t feel the least bit hungry.

The timing is key, like mostly was the case with four particular earthquakes and numerous events that occurred on March 8.

Dr. Sinclair pioneered the product that now goes by the name Niagen.

https://youtu.be/GF3DK5ZUW1s?t=397 for more about Metformin.

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Sketchy weather since my OP has kept me off the bike except for some short high intensity efforts. They weren't supposed to be short duration. It's just that a few miles into what was supposed to be a long ride, dark black clouds came over the mountains with my name written on them or so it seems. Anyway the high intensity short effort part was racing the clouds back to my place. I won all those races except one. But luckily that time Rick was headed into his garage for cover and I yelled, "mind if I join you". Thankfully he said yes, I could join him.

I had to talk myself into riding today. Two days ago I did manage to get in a 20.5 mile ride in 2h:5m:15s and I did not feel fully recovered yet. Then I thought that the alternative is reading post and possibly replying here on LDSFF. So that made my decision way easier. I rode my bike. Today 40.6 miles stopping briefly every eight miles to drink half a bottle (carrying two bottles) of water and eat a cinnamon bear. The time was 3h:54m:40s and the average speed was 10.4 mph. Another big improvement!

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Thu Jul 04, 2024 12:59 am
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Last week I became curious about page view comparison with here near 15000 vs there 150. 15038/167 or 90.048 is the current ratio rounded to 5 significant digits. 384 revealed 48 or 84 both are indicative of warning via MakerBee posts.

(Less posts here … less views there)

Again the answer is.

After said time period spent multiple times to no avail.

Happy birthday eve.

BeNotDeceived wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:07 am

Again the answer is.

After said time period spent multiple times to no avail.

Happy birthday eve.

Thanks for the Hbe. I have been riding my bike when I can. My next goal is to do 50 miles in only one ride. I either get rained out or baked in the harsh Wyoming Sun. Or sometimes both on the same ride. Today the temperatures were mild but at the 20 mile mark I saw black clouds coming over the mountains. There was thunder and lightning but no rain. If I had known that the rain was going to miss to the north I'd have continued as the rest of the 50 mile route was to the south. Oh well, maybe on my B-Day I'll do 50 miles in one trip.

The Wicker Man wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 2:21 am

BeNotDeceived wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2024 12:07 am

Again the answer is.

After said time period spent multiple times to no avail.

Happy birthday eve.

Thanks for the Hbe. I have been riding my bike when I can. My next goal is to do 50 miles in only one ride. I either get rained out or baked in the harsh Wyoming Sun. Or sometimes both on the same ride. Today the temperatures were mild but at the 20 mile mark I saw black clouds coming over the mountains. There was thunder and lightning but no rain. If I had known that the rain was going to miss to the north I'd have continued as the rest of the 50 mile route was to the south. Oh well, maybe on my B-Day I'll do 50 miles in one trip.

Happy Birthday, The Wicker Man!