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.