the usual

Thursday, September 28, 2006
Functional strength exercises #2 (from Kristina)
25 minute run

The functional strength exercises are pretty tough, including one for the core that is deceptively simple. It would be an easy exercise if it isn't done right, but if you really focus on engaging the proper muscles, it becomes really hard. This series of exercises also engages two muscle groups during each exercise so my heart rate goes up and I end up sweating a lot more.

The run in the afternoon was nice, as the weather has been amazing here in Vancouver. 25 minutes got me pretty much door to door over the Granville and Burrard Street bridges. I have no idea of the distance.

The bike went to the repair shop on Wednesday. I fixed the flat, only to have it go flat again in about ten minutes, so I gave up and brought it in to Cyclepath. There is one guy who works there who is awesome (they're all good, but this one guy is really good), and he showed me how to look for whatever was causing the flat. It was a miniscule piece of metal that I would never have noticed. It was also a learning experience to see him get the tire off the rim. What took me about fifteen minutes to do the first time took him all of 30 seconds! Anyway, I get my bike back on Saturday with a complete tune-up and a brand spanking new tire and then I get to ride again!