Todays run
3.5 mo out from RNY. At surgery time couldn't jog a lap around the gym (1/6 mi).
Today did two miles...jogged the whole first mile! felt great. Was a bit tanked for the rest but I just really needed that. it wasn't overly hard either. I felt about a steady baseline of tiredness throughout.
The thing that got me was the hydration I think. I didn't stop in between laps to drink and I was sweating like mad. I have to do better at that.
My goals: Find a way to fit more workouts into my week. add some cross training in between or something. 2. Buy a good bike.
...Anyone know of a good bike - not mountain bike - to get that wont break me (ie as cheap as possible)? However, I do intend to ride as much as I can and want to be comfortable and efficient,
Thanks!
CG
Today did two miles...jogged the whole first mile! felt great. Was a bit tanked for the rest but I just really needed that. it wasn't overly hard either. I felt about a steady baseline of tiredness throughout.
The thing that got me was the hydration I think. I didn't stop in between laps to drink and I was sweating like mad. I have to do better at that.
My goals: Find a way to fit more workouts into my week. add some cross training in between or something. 2. Buy a good bike.
...Anyone know of a good bike - not mountain bike - to get that wont break me (ie as cheap as possible)? However, I do intend to ride as much as I can and want to be comfortable and efficient,
Thanks!
CG
365lbs before surgery
Surgery 4/20/2009
Weight current: 266lbs
Surgery 4/20/2009
Weight current: 266lbs
Congrats!
Cheap is kind of relative when it comes to bikes. When I first started riding I went cheap, and I found a closeout model on REI's web site, spent $600.00 on it, because I just couldn't believe that I had to spend over 2k on a bike from Trek or Specialized. I had major sticker shock. You can easily spend as much as a car on a bike. For example the new Pinarello is a $15,000 dollar bike and you can certainly spend more than that.
Well my bike has been in the shop for the same problem 4 times now. 3 different shops and none of them can permenantly fix the problem. So now I am going to be buying a new bike and spending a lot more than my initial investment.
check out.
http://www.bicycling.com/gear
They review all kinds of bikes, in different price ranges and configurations.
Cheap is kind of relative when it comes to bikes. When I first started riding I went cheap, and I found a closeout model on REI's web site, spent $600.00 on it, because I just couldn't believe that I had to spend over 2k on a bike from Trek or Specialized. I had major sticker shock. You can easily spend as much as a car on a bike. For example the new Pinarello is a $15,000 dollar bike and you can certainly spend more than that.
Well my bike has been in the shop for the same problem 4 times now. 3 different shops and none of them can permenantly fix the problem. So now I am going to be buying a new bike and spending a lot more than my initial investment.
check out.
http://www.bicycling.com/gear
They review all kinds of bikes, in different price ranges and configurations.
The first time you do something - It's going to be a personal record!
Thanks!
Yea I really want to get riding. i like the hand grips on the road bikes, but I don't have too much $$ right now and I am getting dissapointed.
I want a bike that will last a while as well.
My ultimate goal is to train for sprint Tri's next year maybe.
Yea I really want to get riding. i like the hand grips on the road bikes, but I don't have too much $$ right now and I am getting dissapointed.
I want a bike that will last a while as well.
My ultimate goal is to train for sprint Tri's next year maybe.
365lbs before surgery
Surgery 4/20/2009
Weight current: 266lbs
Surgery 4/20/2009
Weight current: 266lbs
Hey, congratulations on the run!! Keep it up and you'll see some real results. About 2 months ago I started a beginners' running program. First you walk 5 min/jog for 30 seconds, for 30 min. a day with Mondays and Fridays off, and gradually build from there. At the end of 8 weeks, you can run for 2 miles without stopping.
I got a great series of 12 stretches for before and after each run at Cool Runnings online, and let me tell you it makes all the difference! I am now running about 4.5 miles, 4 or 5 days a week, and I feel awesome! I have noticed my quads, hamstring muscles and calves are much more defined, and my deltoids and biceps have also benefitted.
As for bikes, I recommend the Breezer Villager. It retails for about $700, but it is the ultimate commuter bike. It comes with mudflaps and lights and generator, so there are no extra expenses once you buy the bike. It is very well made, with a good seat, durable, and economical. Bike commuting is a great choice for today's eco-friendly consumer!
I got a great series of 12 stretches for before and after each run at Cool Runnings online, and let me tell you it makes all the difference! I am now running about 4.5 miles, 4 or 5 days a week, and I feel awesome! I have noticed my quads, hamstring muscles and calves are much more defined, and my deltoids and biceps have also benefitted.
As for bikes, I recommend the Breezer Villager. It retails for about $700, but it is the ultimate commuter bike. It comes with mudflaps and lights and generator, so there are no extra expenses once you buy the bike. It is very well made, with a good seat, durable, and economical. Bike commuting is a great choice for today's eco-friendly consumer!
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