This week was very busy once again so workout time was at a premium, especially during the week. Once again I concentrated on aerobic exercise and didn’t get any weightlifting in.

Cycling

This was my best cycling week so far this year. I only rode 4 days but one of those days was my longest ride in a couple of years. On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday I rode my usual after work route which can be anywhere from 10-20 miles depending on how much time I have. My plan was to ride long on both Saturday and Sunday but Saturday was cool and rainy all day. Sunday cleared up and a group of five of us went out and rode 67 miles on a nice rural loop about an hour away. This was my first time riding in this area and I will definitely be going back. The roads are in good shape, traffic is low, and the route is well marked. I got a total six and a half hours and a little over 112 miles in.

Weight Lifting

I didn’t lift for the 2nd week in a row and I might not lift for another week or so. My shoulder is still sore but a lot better than last week. I still need to see the Dr. That will be late this week or early next week.

Healthy Eating

We ate fairly well this week except for Saturday when we went to one of those Brazilian steakhouses where they keep bringing you all kinds of meat on a stick. We normally don’t go to places like this but we were with several other couples who wanted to go, so we went. It was really good but probably not real healthy (unless bacon wrapped chicken and beef can be healthy). I am a firm believer in “everything in moderation” so this meal took care of that for the week :-)

Overall I was happy with the week. This coming week I will try to do another long ride to prepare myself for the century ride I will be doing May 3rd.

Stay active everyone and have a good week!

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