- Site:
- http://penrhynploddings.blogspot.com/
- Miles:
- 10346 total / 1767 in 2013
- Goal:
A Goal - Sub 130 min at Oulton Park Duathlon Mar 2013 A Goal - Sub 80 min for Llanrwst Tri A - Sub 125 at Oulton Park Duathlon Nov 13 B - Break 21.33 4 5km
Penrhyn David Y rode: After yesterdays "lea...
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- 9 miles
- 00:24 time
- 21.2 pace
- 472 calories
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After yesterdays "learning experience" I took the message and slept in.
Just a very short session today, so what to do?
Before the Birthday Breakfast and pressies?
A nice easy recovery :)))))))
Unfortunately, by the time I was out there I had spotted 3 local PROPER bikers. They were off for the local 70 mile ride so I thought I'd "join" them for a short while. After spotting them I continued up the road for a further 400m thinking that would give me something to work on. They were still 400m ahead after 2 miles so I put it into the top cog and went for it. I caught and passed them after just a mile and then looked down at my watch. I was almost at the turn around in less than 10 mins! I had to stop for a dog walking couple and then I started to feel the wind :) Just a 15-20mph westerly - straight in my face! Then I thought about what I had been just 6 years ago. Dying of Diabetes, Heart problems and Obesity! Now I was going to challenge myself again. I had 14 mins into this wind to break 25 mins for the route. I've done it before - but only just. The first thought was - what is going to make today special? What gift shall I give myself today?
Head down and I was listening to Chrissie W shouting at me "Your limits may not be were you think they are!" So I just did what I was told and PUSHED!!
Things got a bit tough when the wind crossed my path around a hilly corner on the route but head down and think what would the DM Crew do? All the runners and riders who's stories of training are so inspiring? From the bikers who rack up massive mile to the runners who are in the first phase of try to get rid of some weight (we're all still there really :)
This birthday ride is for YOU and me! Thanks Gals/Guys!
An awesome ride David and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MATE just 5 days after mine i hope the extra sleep helped.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy Birthday!Thanks for the ride!! Glad you had the extra rest - enjoy your day.Its my Mums 90th today - shes as miserable as sin - but has been for years! Glad you're not like that!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Thanks!!
Ruth - Don't worry after, training to be the best I can be, being the worst is next on my list! :)
10 months ago • Like
Please dont - unless its dappily,happily so!!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday. Enjoy your day!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
The best gift is the gift of a healthy life. Thank yourself for giving yourself that gift. And wow, what a pace!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday mate , still energetic man
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday mate! Great ride. Now drop to the floor and give me a push up for every year... If you say 21 I won't believe you :-)
10 months ago • Like • 2 people
Happy B David! And thank you for the very inspiring post. You brought a tear to my eye. My limits are way beyond what I thought they were 6 years ago when I started running and certainly way beyond 7 years ago when I was 60 lbs overweight among other things. I'm wondering what my limits are now?
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday and a great way to celebrate!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
An awesome pace, David. Happy birthday!!
10 months ago
Happy birthday!!!!! Have a great day! And nice ride, perfect way to celebrate!! :)
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday!!! nice ride to start it!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday David! What an awesome and inspiring ride! Congrats on the coming so far in your health... You INSPIRE!
10 months ago
Happy Birthday David! A beautiful ride and a very inspiring look into your personal story. You're a huge inspiration to me. Have a wonderful day xx
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy birthday! It is a constant struggle isn't it?
10 months ago
Following your day to day adventures inspires me David. Keep uo the great work.
10 months ago
Fantastic celebration of your special day. Happy birthday David, and wishing you many more! Thank you for the gift you give us with your constant inspiration!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Awesome birthday ride, David, great way to celebrate your special day!! I had no idea about your huge turnaround from 6 years ago, that is stinking amazing! I would love to hear more of your story some day.
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy Birthday! Great miles!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! You are truly an inspiration. Reading some of your posts really get my pumped up! I want to applaud you every time you mention your battle with weight and it's so great to see how much of a fighter you are! Enjoy your day mate! And thank you for helping me work harder in my rides!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
HAppy Birthday!!! always an opportunity to learn!
10 months ago • Like • 1 person
Happy Birthday with a great workout
10 months ago • Like • 1 person