Friday, February 26, 2010

Another Day, another Ride

Last Night I decided to take my bike for a spin, since the weekend ahead predicted Rain, winds and possible Hail in some areas of Phoenix.

The person that I ride with, i consider to be in TOP shape, being that he is a firefighter by trade.

Everytime we have ridden, he has left me behind.....or trailed me by a bikes lenght.

For the past few rides, i have been leaving him behind, and yesterday that lead got bigger, and bigger. About 10 bikes length.

I consistently hit 23 mph. and the more i concentrated the harder i pushed, the faster i went, and somehow, for the first time ever my Heart Rate did not sky rocket as it used to. Granted, I've only been doing this road bike thing since November 3rd, 2009. almost 5 months.

We stopped by a gas station to pick up something to drink, a beautiful blonde, about 28 years old decided to comment.....she looked at me and said, "nice legs."

of course I was embarrassed and just said thanks. She wouldnt stop staring....for the first time in a long time, i felt like a piece of meat in front of a hungry dog....I know she was complimenting me, but it just felt weird.

We will see what happens, i started watching what i eat. So far this week i have lost 2 lbs.

I have to get thinner to get faster, and maybe win the Tour de France, LOL! hilarious.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

My First Ride....

So i wanted to test myself....and that I did...i signed up for a ride close to my house....about 65 other riders did as well.

I was notified early that this was NOT a race, therefore i needed to ride, and not speed off like a maniac...i forgot about that so quickly....my competitive side came on and i decided that i would test myself as to how fast i can go, and how long i can stand going 24 mph...consistently.

at the 10 mile mark my legs were beginning to warm up. I had 1 guy in front of me and one behind me....all i could hear was my ipod blasting a rap song called "bedrock". I then realized we were going 24mph for about 5 or 6 miles....then i decided I needed something to eat....no one passed me. I was in 2nd place, with first place about 100 yards ahead of me now.

the rain was coming down hard...it was about 42 degrees...my feet were soaking and my eyeglasses were covered with fog, and raindrops.

at the 20 mile mark i came to one of the 2 rest stops that were put up for us, because of course, this was not a race, this was a ride. The guy that was in front of me asked me how long i had been doing this, he said that he was impressed with my legs (in a non gay way of course) "Four months" I said, then he went on to investigate and hand me some suggestions.

My weight. 213 lbs. my height 5'10. my age 30. my starting weight about 224lbs.

He said, "man, i can take you anyday." this was his guess due to my weight....i should be at 185....which i was pretty close to at around January 13th.....and my pants fit me great, my suits are big on me....but the weight has not dropped.....FUCK!

So based on that, my competitive side has come back once again. I am looking into dropping weight....P90X here I come....lets see if that will help.


I also hiked yesterday, with my wife. it was hard, but it was nice to do something different other than riding my bike for 20 miles. And I played softball last night....wonder if that will help with the weight loss.

This is a blog, to start seeing some differences, and to inform people that care....or are just nosy. Just kidding.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Me, quien soy yo.


So, this is the first of many blogs to come i suppose. Let's see who and whom are willing to check me out....although, I am not that interesting.


Soy Latino. And I am very proud. I am also married, 30 years old, and a father of 2. a boy, 13, who is making me pay for every little thing i ever did, and a girl, 3, who is my princess, and i must prepare myself for her heart to be broken, like i, in my days, broke some hearts. I just hope its not that bad.


I have great memories of my younger days, those memories include my days working in the Radio and the TV industry as a talent. I miss it, a lot, but the memories are there, and i will always cherish them.


I am a co-owner, along with my wife of a Marketing Agency, that carries our last name, very original by the way....Cardenas Marketing.


And most recently i found a love for riding a Road Bike. Its the one you are seeing now.
It is crazy...I love baseball, football, MMA, boxing and many sports in general....however, out of all the ones i did and continue to play, this seems to be the one that relaxes me the most. By the way, that's my bike on the left hand corner.
My heart rate is up the roof. I have the hardest time going up hills, but when its flatlands, and downhills, i love the speed, and push myself to go harder, faster and allow the wind to hit my face at full force. Like a dog when he sticks his head out the window of a moving car, I LOVE IT!
This coming Sunday, Feb 21st, 2010 is my first actual "race" and although I never thought i would do it...i am racing, and now will begin my conditioning and training for a triathlon. we will see how it goes.