I miss my Mother and I wish Mother Nation would give me a break.

Monday February 4^th through Wednesday February 27^th

I took Ill during the first part of February, and went on vacation during the middle part so I have not done as much riding as I would have liked to.  From Feb 4^th through Feb 27^th I attend several spin classes for a total of 84.53 miles ridden, and I rode my trainer several times for a total of 53.27 miles.  Despite my illness and vacation I’m still ahead of schedule.  I’m currently just outside Dayton, Ohio on I-70 heading west.

Progress Status:  Ahead of schedule

Total Miles Rode:  590.08

Miles Remaining:  2165.22

Ride Notes:   I’m really getting anxious to start riding outside but Mother Nature is not cooperating.  We have had several snow storms recently leaving ice on the trail I would normally ride.  I’m hoping that in a few more weeks I will be able to start a regular outdoor riding schedule. 

This segment of the ride is making me a bit sad.  My mother died in Dayton, Ohio a few years ago of complications from lung cancer.  I miss her. 

Keeping myself fit and healthy is the biggest motivation on this ride for me.  I can’t help but wonder how things could have been different had my mother had the same mindset.  By next week I should push way past Dayton and the memory of my mother dyeing.  RIP mom, you are missed.

Groundhog Day

Monday January 28^th through Sunday February 3^rd

I attended 1 spinning class, rode my new spinning cycle once, and rode my trainer 3 times for a total of 88.56 miles this week.  I’ve moved out of Pennsylvania, through a small sliver of West Virginia and into Ohio.  I’m still on I-78 / I-76 heading west approaching Cambridge, OH.

Progress Status:  Ahead of schedule

Total Miles Rode:  436.76

Miles Remaining:  2318.54

Ride Notes:  I’m actually getting a bit bored with my routine and can’t wait until I can start riding outside.  I kind of feel like I’m trapped in the movie Groundhog Day with a never ending cycle of dong the same thing over and over again.

I’m hoping that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow and spring will be around the corner!