The 'Brisbane to the Gold Coast' Bike Ride is on tomorrow morning. Originally scheduled for the weekend before Around the Bay, it was postponed due to terrible weather. (see my blog http://improbabledream.blogspot.com/2010/10/countdown-to-melbournes-210km-bike-ride.html )
Now re-scheduled for tomorrow, it will be only the second time I've been on a bike since The Bay. Hmmm could be a problem! When I got back from Melbourne I rested for a couple of days then started run training in preperation for the Mousdash 10km Fun Run up Mt Coot-tha next Sunday. I've been training reasonably hard with quite a few interval sessions, a few long runs (including one run up Mt Coot-tha last Sunday and a run up Anzac Hill in Alice Springs yesterday) so my overall fitness should be OK but I must be seriously short of cycle fitness.
Only one thing to do. No point in worrying or regretting , I'll just go for a cruisy cycle down the south Queensland coast and enjoy the experience of a beautiful Sunday morning with lots of like-minded fellow madmen and women. If I feel strong, I'll have a crack and if not, I'll take it easy.
I've done this ride before and I know the ride is well organised and the scenery sensational. The vibe from the other riders is good, there's always a nice feeling of fellowship and community in the air and it seems everyone is determined to get into what is a very special ride.
I'm going to do the same.
At the moment, the weather is 'brilliant queensland spring sunshine' and everything points to a great day- good weather, scenery, organisation, company and most of all, a good attitude from me.
Actually, I think I'll go the whole hog - I will make the ride a 'smile every mile' day..... I'll 'Live Life, Laugh, Be Happy', I'll connect with others and most of all, I'll enjoy the journey. Another day, another great experience in my journey to achieve The Improbable Dream.
Gonna be a heap of fun! Cant wait...
More late, journey on
James
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May - Half Marathon Training Run
June- 100km Brissie to Bay Bike Ride
July - 3 Half Marathons in a month
October - Around the Bay in a Day 210km Bike Ride
November - Sprint Distance Triathlon
December - Olympic distance traithlon
This blog chronicles my personal journey; From unfit nerd, with a long history of poor lifestyle choices, to a self respecting, successful distance athlete. My journey is based on the following principles-
1. Slow and Steady. Build on an established strong base via incremental increases. There are no quick fixes. Plan, then follow the plan
2. Consistency of effort is key; - this is about living a healthy life of good choices and a great attitude, not sudden short bursts of activity. Fun and enthusiasm always!
3. Attitude is everything; The mind decides what we can achieve. Attitude directs the mind.
4. 'Its not how you start its how you finish'- success is at the end, not the beginning.
5. Simple is good -Dont over-complicate life. I will simplify the challenges to their raw essentails, then manage the challenges intelligently.
6. Food is Fuel- Food is critical to my success so....Eat raw and small, Avoid all processed foods, Eat as close to the source as possible, Follow a Paleo diet as much as possible, Plan fuel intake EVERY day - even when travelling, Eat only a small amount every meal.
7 Live a Spartan life - simplify life, then simplify it further.
8. "You cant manage what you cant measure" - Have a training plan, follow it, find out the difference between plan and actual, then re-plan. This journey requires planning and review. Success must be MANAGED!
9. Reflect and Learn- Look to every activity for lessons to learn. Above all else, this is a learning journey.
10. It's a VERY Personal Journey - The goal is to do the best I can, not to beat others. Dont be tempted to compete with others or to show off. Instead, stick to my plan and follow it closely, regardless of what others are doing (including zooming past me!). Challenge myself .
Can a fat and unfit 50 y.o. - with a poor lifestyle and no sporting ability - turn himself into a Distance Athlete? It sounds like an IMPROBABLE DREAM but I'm giving it a go. This is my journey. (This photos is not me! - yet)
Goals for 2012
May - Half Marathon Training Run
June- 100km Brissie to Bay Bike Ride
July - 3 Half Marathons in a month
October - Around the Bay in a Day 210km Bike Ride
November - Sprint Distance Triathlon
December - Olympic distance traithlon
My Training Philosophy/ Principles
This blog chronicles my personal journey; From unfit nerd, with a long history of poor lifestyle choices, to a self respecting, successful distance athlete. My journey is based on the following principles-
1. Slow and Steady. Build on an established strong base via incremental increases. There are no quick fixes. Plan, then follow the plan
2. Consistency of effort is key; - this is about living a healthy life of good choices and a great attitude, not sudden short bursts of activity. Fun and enthusiasm always!
3. Attitude is everything; The mind decides what we can achieve. Attitude directs the mind.
4. 'Its not how you start its how you finish'- success is at the end, not the beginning.
5. Simple is good -Dont over-complicate life. I will simplify the challenges to their raw essentails, then manage the challenges intelligently.
6. Food is Fuel- Food is critical to my success so....Eat raw and small, Avoid all processed foods, Eat as close to the source as possible, Follow a Paleo diet as much as possible, Plan fuel intake EVERY day - even when travelling, Eat only a small amount every meal.
7 Live a Spartan life - simplify life, then simplify it further.
8. "You cant manage what you cant measure" - Have a training plan, follow it, find out the difference between plan and actual, then re-plan. This journey requires planning and review. Success must be MANAGED!
9. Reflect and Learn- Look to every activity for lessons to learn. Above all else, this is a learning journey.
10. It's a VERY Personal Journey - The goal is to do the best I can, not to beat others. Dont be tempted to compete with others or to show off. Instead, stick to my plan and follow it closely, regardless of what others are doing (including zooming past me!). Challenge myself .
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About Me
- Wandering James,
- Queensland, Australia
- I try to lead a simple life of travel, exercise and intellectual enquiry. I believe my life is better able to be understood if it is reduced to its core simplicity and then connected to the whole. Exercise and physical challenges are a beautiful way to search for the truth. Especially in different places in our wonderful world
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