Did a 20 mile bike with a friend and it really got me. Ugh. I wonder if it's because of that little blood donation... surely not, but I DID feel dehydrated.
Anyhoo, I'm tired and gotta work tomorrow so I'm hitting the sack early.
'Nite.
KoP
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
August Rush
Ok. I just finished watching a really cool movie.
August Rush
Sure, it's a "feel good" movie, I love it because I'm a musician, and wish I had been a child prodigy but, I dunno...
The story just got me... things that the main character kid kept saying, so naive and innocent, yet profound in a way.
It made tears well up in my eyes several times.
I had to stop the movie for a sec and compose myself, otherwise I would be sobbing into my Subway sandwich.
Now, I usually don't get all emotional watching movies or listening to music, but... you know...
...sometimes I do.
Go watch it.
KoP
August Rush
Sure, it's a "feel good" movie, I love it because I'm a musician, and wish I had been a child prodigy but, I dunno...
The story just got me... things that the main character kid kept saying, so naive and innocent, yet profound in a way.
It made tears well up in my eyes several times.
I had to stop the movie for a sec and compose myself, otherwise I would be sobbing into my Subway sandwich.
Now, I usually don't get all emotional watching movies or listening to music, but... you know...
...sometimes I do.
Go watch it.
KoP
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
My Blood Is Your Blood
Today I gave a precious pint of my L I F E, to the Southeast Texas Bloodbank.
I need the money.
Nah, they came by our office the other day and asked for volunteers so I ponied up.
I wonder who will get it? It's kinda creepy when you think about it. My blood flowing through someone elses body... I suppose after a short period of time, my cells will die after they have (hopefully) done their job of keeping someone alive.
I wonder if they're scared? My blood cells I mean.
Ok that was stupid, but hey, I have a lot less blood going to my brain today.
Did I mention that I got a free T-shirt? Well I did... only it wasn't exactly free, was it?
No.
It wasn't.
Ok. Gotta run.
Peace out.
KoP
I need the money.
Nah, they came by our office the other day and asked for volunteers so I ponied up.
I wonder who will get it? It's kinda creepy when you think about it. My blood flowing through someone elses body... I suppose after a short period of time, my cells will die after they have (hopefully) done their job of keeping someone alive.
I wonder if they're scared? My blood cells I mean.
Ok that was stupid, but hey, I have a lot less blood going to my brain today.
Did I mention that I got a free T-shirt? Well I did... only it wasn't exactly free, was it?
No.
It wasn't.
Ok. Gotta run.
Peace out.
KoP
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Ugh.
I have the beginnings of a migraine so I'll make this short.
Important lesson learned yesterday.
I did my 30 mile bike ride and all that, and THEN sat down and ate a lot of pizza.
Monday night is always pizza night so that was no big deal, but after having exerted that much energy on my ride, my stomach wasn't ready for it yet. The cramps started about 30 minutes later and are STILL hitting me tonight.
Bottom line is, I still don't feel very well.
No more eating within 30 minutes of a hard workout from now on.
I'm going to bed now.
KoP
Important lesson learned yesterday.
I did my 30 mile bike ride and all that, and THEN sat down and ate a lot of pizza.
Monday night is always pizza night so that was no big deal, but after having exerted that much energy on my ride, my stomach wasn't ready for it yet. The cramps started about 30 minutes later and are STILL hitting me tonight.
Bottom line is, I still don't feel very well.
No more eating within 30 minutes of a hard workout from now on.
I'm going to bed now.
KoP
Monday, April 20, 2009
Two Weeks And Rolling
Whew.
I just did a 30 mile bike in 1 hour and 35 minutes. That's 11 minutes faster than my last 30 miler. That includes stops, slow downs, and turn arounds, so my average pace was probably a little better than 20 mph.
I'm pretty happy with that, but I want, nay, MUST improve it.
I'll do another long and quick ride tomorrow, then for the rest of the week, I'll work on speed intervals each evening.
I've got less than two weeks before the next race, and if I'm going to beat my friend/opponent, it'll be on the bike. Every other event sees me in the lead, except the bike.
I can do it.
I can do it.
I can.
KoP
I just did a 30 mile bike in 1 hour and 35 minutes. That's 11 minutes faster than my last 30 miler. That includes stops, slow downs, and turn arounds, so my average pace was probably a little better than 20 mph.
I'm pretty happy with that, but I want, nay, MUST improve it.
I'll do another long and quick ride tomorrow, then for the rest of the week, I'll work on speed intervals each evening.
I've got less than two weeks before the next race, and if I'm going to beat my friend/opponent, it'll be on the bike. Every other event sees me in the lead, except the bike.
I can do it.
I can do it.
I can.
KoP
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