Site:
http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com/
Miles:
51 total / 0 in 2013
Goal:

Im looking to lose 100 pounds! Eating right and riding this bike along with some running SHOULD get me there...I hope!

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Allen logged 51 miles.

Last workout over 1 year ago. Help get them back on track!

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  1. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Just set another PR for me! 15.4 miles!! Blog will tell you ALL about it! http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com

    over 1 year ago
  2. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    great Silver Comet Trail 15.4 mi 01:30 10.2mph pace

    Personal best distance 15.3 miles. Felt awesome! . http://j.mp/rsHvEn.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
  3. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Been a bad boy this weekend! No exercise at ALL! In fact, i fell off of the diabetic wagon. Read about it in the blog. http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com/

    over 1 year ago
    • Bernard Y.
      Bernard Y.
      Bernard Y.

      Hey Allen - good luck. Some advice - ditch all soda! One thing to eat too much, but the soda is really empty calories. And ride in the morning - get it done early. You give yourself an excuse to sit around, and you lower your chance to do something. I ride in the AM all the time, and it keeps your metabolism up the rest of the day.

      over 1 year ago • Like • 3 people

    • Buddy C.
      Buddy C.
      Buddy C.

      Sorry to hear that Allen. I'm sure you'll get your mojo back. Have you considered a personal trainer?

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Mark R.
      Mark R.
      Mark R.

      Don't sweat it. You can get a trainer so you can watch TV and spin at the same time. That's what most of us cold weather people are going to do pretty soon.

      over 1 year ago • Like

  4. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    New blog post is up. Come see what PERSONAL RECORD the big guy on a bike set for himself today! http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com/

    over 1 year ago
  5. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    great Cycle 10.74 mi 01:04 10.0mph pace

    http://j.mp/uOtLxw. Actually went 11.5 miles. Forgot to turn app back on after a stop.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
  6. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    You know...As a car salesman, when you sell your first car, they cut your tie in half. As a deer hunter and you kill your first deer, they smear the blood on your face. Is there a clipless right of... read more

    over 1 year ago
    • George R.
      George R.
      George R.

      I have few friends who have told me similar stories. I don't know if there is a right of passage, other than the cuts and bruises to show-off. I've not gone clipless yet, but I've been trying to train myself a bit when stopping to pick the same foot to put down and keep the other one on the pedal. I think I'll find a really grassy area on the day I convert to practice :)

      over 1 year ago • Like

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    • Buddy C.
      Buddy C.
      Buddy C.

      I think that counts as a right of passage.....although we need to see scars! Let's hope that's the first and last time :)
      The trouble is, when you're out on the road there's lots of distractions. If you focus to much on the pedals you'll probably miss a red light....which would be worse

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Ray G.P
      Ray G.
      Ray G.

      Allen,

      after a while you will be in an automatic routine for unclipping at intersections in a short while. no worries.

      over 1 year ago • Like

  7. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    great Cycle 1 mi 00:06:34 9.1mph pace

    Took a nasty fall off of the bike. Road rash isn't fun. Had to limp it home! http://j.mp/v8aJPM.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
  8. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Hey guys...bought a pair of MTB clip less shoes from @jeepseahawk and I got them in the mail today. They fit well and are very comfortable. A couple questions...

    1. When I install the cleats, is t... read more

    over 1 year ago
    • David F.P
      David F.
      David F.

      Sorry I am of no use on this one brother :(

      over 1 year ago • Like

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    • Buddy C.
      Buddy C.
      Buddy C.

      Nice one! It's good to have a LBS at hand especially one you can trust :)

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Ray G.P
      Ray G.
      Ray G.

      You re gonna love it Allen. I've been clipless for a long time. One thing that I did was place the cleat behind the ball of the foot rather than in front. It feels a lot more comfortable there for me.

      over 1 year ago • Like

  9. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Today! Today is the day I RIDE! Been sick. Diabetes acting up and I have had some major sinus infections. I will be back on the road on my bike today, though!

    over 1 year ago
  10. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    great Cycle 1.84 mi 00:10:11 10.8mph pace

    Just a ride around the neighborhood. http://j.mp/pJRU1B.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
  11. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    Cycle

    Started Cycle at 4:03 PM, http://j.mp/pJRU1B, Cyclemeter will speak your comments to me.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter   
  12. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Getting back on my bike tomorrow after a few weeks off. Depression is setting in. Read about it on the blog - http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com

    over 1 year ago
    • Azaka J.
      Azaka J.
      Azaka J.

      hold your head up! you can do this, Allen! It will eventually work out!

      over 1 year ago • Like

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    • Kelli H.
      Kelli H.
      Kelli H.

      Getting back on ur bike will be the best thing for you! Should help with the depression.

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Rich T
      Rich T
      Rich T

      "Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states." Not sure who said it, but I like it.

      over 1 year ago • Like

  13. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    blah Cycle 2.61 mi 00:14:59 10.5mph pace

    ran out gas. Didn't eat ANY carbs at all today. That mistake won't happen again. http://j.mp/rakY7O.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
    • Morey B.
      Morey B.
      Morey B.

      your bike takes gas? ;)

      over 1 year ago • Like • 1 person

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    • Ray G.P
      Ray G.
      Ray G.

      I've had that happen to me a few times. Gotta fuel up before you go or make a pit stop at a convenience store and get some chopped fruit. Cantalope is good :) Those liquid gels work pretty good too.

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • David F.P
      David F. Feel Better
      David F. Feel Better:

      Allen you might find that flapjack is a good source of carbs for you cycling runs... it is easy to carry and is a source of quick and slow release carbs :-)

      over 1 year ago

  14. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Went to the Braves game tonight intend of riding. Scored FREE tickets and a valet parking pass! Didn't drink any beer, though, and only drank 1 coke and ate one hot dog. That in itself is a mi... read more

    over 1 year ago
    • Mike W.
      Mike W.
      Mike W.

      Good for you Allen. Self restraint is sometimes the hardest part.

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Steve S.
      Steve S.
      Steve S.

      Nicely done. Dont deprive..use portion and quantity control.

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Allen S.
      Allen S.
      Allen S.

      Yeah, self restraint was certainly playing with me tonight. I wanted an extra dog...I really did. But like Steve said, dont deprive. I didn't deprive...had ONE. It WAS hard, though.

      over 1 year ago • Like

  15. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Beat my nemesis today...That hill is dead! read about it on my blog - http://bigguyonabike.wordpress.com

    over 1 year ago
  16. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    Cycle 3.44 mi 00:21 9.7mph pace

    http://j.mp/oxijrN.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
  17. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    Shared Photo

    FIRST ride on my new bike.

    over 1 year ago
    • Mike W.
      Mike W.
      Mike W.

      Hope it was a good one!

      over 1 year ago • Like

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    • Lucy C.
      Lucy C.
      Lucy C.

      Nice bike .... from the photo it looks as though your saddle is just a little high? (your right heel looks like its raised, even when leg straight?)

      over 1 year ago • Like

    • Allen S.
      Allen S.
      Allen S.

      I think that picture is a bad angle. I have the seat as low as it will go. :)

      over 1 year ago • Like

  18. Allen S.'s Photo Allen

    Plan was to watch the Clemson/FSU game today and then go for a ride...drank too much beer. LOL. Needless to say, didn't make the ride. Tomorrow should be good...I hope.

    over 1 year ago
  19. Allen S.'s Photo Allen
    VELO
    Cycle 1.7 mi 00:10:30 9.7mph pace

    http://j.mp/ruCLDO.

    over 1 year ago via Cyclemeter
    • Allen S.
      Allen S.
      Allen S.

      Didn't go far but conquered the back hills that I had trouble with. Made them without stopping at all. Did stop before them because my chain came off while switching front gear down to 1st.

      over 1 year ago • Like

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    • Tiff W.
      Tiff W. Nice Job
      Tiff W. Nice Job:

      Keep at it, you'll be riding miles and miles very soon! it's amazing how fast you can build up. Just keep riding that new bike :) I hate the hills too. But once at the bottom it feels good to mentally stick my tongue out at them, hah.

      over 1 year ago

    • Tiff W.
      Tiff W.
      Tiff W.

      I meant once at the TOP! Bottom doesn't feel as good, haha.

      over 1 year ago • Like