Up 1 level of pain!
Drove down to altona in the hope of getting a race in. No a big field of riders turned out with some really black clouds and a howling wind. Due to the decreased number of riders, D and E grade were combined (only 2 in E- including myself)
So off we went straight into the wind. E grade usually takes off slowly and everyone has plenty of time to get their rhythm. D grade was different. off we go at 30,31,32,33,34 straight into the wind. My first thoughts were im not going to last this one and im probably going to pull out.
I surprised myself, lasting 25 minutes before i got dropped by the bunch, but i still managed to finished and experienced a new world of hurt trying not to get lapped while riding the course solo!! Relieved at the finish, and proud. the race was quicker and went for a lot longer than my usual race. Also i have never tried to race in that sort of breeze before so i learnt heaps. I can’t wait to lose more weight.. its still coming off, but every week im a kg lighter and i go that bit faster for longer.
A special thankyou to my fiance Joanna, who braved the cold to sit in the gutter for 55 minutes watching me as i attempted to finish.
Bring on saturday and bring on a return to e grade race!!! Time for a radox bath.. and massage!! oooohhhh.
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About me….
Ok, Im 29 recently changed jobs and engaged to my wonderful fiance. After a while of inactivity i have decided to take up cycle racing as a way to get fit, lose some weight, involve myself in some sport and generally feel better about myself.
Sometimes it feels like quite a journey. Each day now i am awaiting my training and striving towards my goals. Its not always easy and sometimes i find it hard, but overall I am happy to be doing it.
Im 29 now, definatly not getting any younger. For people who don’t know, i have a Pacemaker. In the past i have been reckless about the fact i have a pacemaker, but now i am getting older and settling down i have decided to not only take more care of my heart but also take more care of myself.
I have some goals i hope to achieve in the next few years which keep me motivated.
1) I want to be a father!! It’s a big one that comes with many responsibilities.
2)I dont want to smoke… It really cant be good for me!
3)I want to lose weight. My goal weight is 85kg. I havent been that since 1998 and i think it would definatly help my to remain healthy.
4)i want to compete in some local cycling races and actually be able to “compete”not just hang in there.
So thats me, I wil try to keep the blog updated each day and progress reports as often as possible.
Anthony aka: CYCLING BEAR
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