Great morning on the trails again today. Would have been an amazing day if Donna had been along.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Monday, January 24, 2011
Great morning on the trails again today. Would have been an amazing day if Donna had been along.
Great morning on the trails again today. Would have been an amazing day if Donna had been along.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Sunday morning on the trails
I was feeling less than energetic Sunday morning but we headed for the trails anyway. This was the only picture I took the entire time, mostly because I was simply to exhausted to do anything but ride.
New kicks, made just for me
I used to think running was so simple - throw on a pair of shoes and head out the door. Then I started having problems, with my feet among other things. Turns out, the $75 Nikes weren't quite right for me. After about an hour at RoadRunner in Newbury Park, I had myself a pair of shoes that are amazing. Custom insoles not to mention two different sized shoes, to fit my two-different-size feet, which turned out to be a 12.5 and a 13.5. When they played back my foot motion in slo-mo, it was no wonder I had been having problems and generally not enjoying running at all.
The first real test will be tomorrow night when I get home from work (I already went biking today, so I'm being lazy for the afternoon) and Donna head out for a three-mile jog.
The first real test will be tomorrow night when I get home from work (I already went biking today, so I'm being lazy for the afternoon) and Donna head out for a three-mile jog.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
TAKING A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE
My sister was so kind as to send me a photo of an old childhood friend - TJ (aka Thomas Jr). As you can see, he was kind of a rock-star Cocker Spaniel.
THE LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY
We only went four days without riding, but it felt like it had been months. It's amazing what a little laziness will do to you. We took a ride to the beach today via Sycamore Canyon and the 2.5 hour ride really took a toll on us. The biggest problem was probably the fact that we had lunch before riding, which is very out of the ordinary for us. I'm afraid this sort of routine is something we'll have to get used to, given the long hours we'll probably be putting in at the office.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Great breakfast, after yesterday's ride, while preparing for today's ride
Great breakfast, after yesterday's ride, while preparing for today's ride
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Saw this while running an errand with Donna - I think it's called a 'magazine' rack
Saw this while running an errand with Donna - I think it's called a 'magazine' rack
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Whenever there's something to look at, we don't have the binoculars with us. Whenever we have the binoculars with us, there's not much to look at. No dolphin sightings today, unfortunately.
The break at the beach today felt great. I tried to talk Donna into riding back to the house, getting the car and driving back to pick me up. She didn't go for it.
It was Donna's idea to extend today's ride. Apparently, 3.5 hours isn't enough
It was Donna's idea to extend today's ride. Apparently, 3.5 hours isn't enough
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Five hours on the trail made for a great but exhausting day
We left at 10:30 this morning and got home at 3:30, which means we spent about 4.5 hours in the saddle, pedaling today. Ouch! As tiring as the day was, it was such a beautiful day it was hard not to enjoy every minute of it.
Amazing view during today's ride through Sycamore Canyon
It was actually pretty warm on today's ride, but the second we could see the ocean, we could also feel it's cool breeze.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Friday night on the trails.... solo
I ended up riding by myself tonight. Donna has the day off tomorrow and why ride at night when you can get up in the morning and ride during the daylight hours of a 70-degree day?
Monday, January 10, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
YOU'D NEVER KNOW THAT EARLIER IN THE DAY SHE WAS COVERED IN MUD AND SWEAT
YOU'D NEVER KNOW THAT EARLIER IN THE DAY SHE WAS COVERED IN MUD AND SWEAT
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
$20 MOVIE TICKETS? IT WAS WELL WORTH IT AT MUVICO
Muvico at The Oaks in Thousand Oaks has two different types of theaters - standard and premier. We've never splurged with the premier tickets (they're $20 each) but today the movie we wanted to see was only playing in a premier theater. Around here of course, people don't think much of a $20 ticket but we're common folk who don't normally drop that sort of bank to see a movie.
After reading the details, we realized the premier ticket includes a drink voucher and bottomless popcorn. By time we buy two normal tickets and buy drink and popcorn, we figured we're really only spending about $5 more than usual. Plus, the seats are huge - more like a love seat than anything. Plus, the arm-rest in the middle comes up, so you can snuggle - not that we were doing any smooching during the movie.
After reading the details, we realized the premier ticket includes a drink voucher and bottomless popcorn. By time we buy two normal tickets and buy drink and popcorn, we figured we're really only spending about $5 more than usual. Plus, the seats are huge - more like a love seat than anything. Plus, the arm-rest in the middle comes up, so you can snuggle - not that we were doing any smooching during the movie.
AS DEDICATED AS DONNA IS TO GIANT BICYCLES, IT CRACKS ME UP THAT SHE STILL WEARS THIS HELMET
AS DEDICATED AS DONNA IS TO GIANT BICYCLES, IT CRACKS ME UP THAT SHE STILL WEARS THIS HELMET
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
WHAT GOES DOWN MUST COME BACK UP
Usually the saying goes the other way around but on our Westlake loop, this is how it goes. Climb up and over the ridge line then drop down into Westlake... then, turn around and come back up and over to get home.
DIRT HAS NEVER BEARED A CLOSER RESEMBLANCE TO VELVET THAN IT DID TODAY
DIRT HAS NEVER BEARED A CLOSER RESEMBLANCE TO VELVET THAN IT DID TODAY
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
DONNA ROCKS ON TWO WHEELS
Today made three days in a row that Donna was hitting the trails - no amazing feat for her but for normal people like myself, all I can think of is... ouch!
A FEW GLIMPSES OF BLUE SKY DURING TODAY'S RIDE
The weather has been a little less than desirable lately. This winter is turning out to be much cooler and much more overcast than in years past. Regardless, we did catch a few glimpses of blue sky during today's ride.
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Tonight was Donna's first night ride in ages. Much like 95% of the mountain bikers out there, I think she'd prefer riding during the daylight hours, but the bike light that Santa brought her seemed to illuminate the trails quite well. It was sooooo nice being able to ride with her tonight!
Today was Donna first 'official' day in her new position at work... which means she's now working the same shift as me... which means I'm a very happy camper! Having her company on the drive into work today made all the difference.
Monday, January 3, 2011
This is the closest I plan on getting to snow, at least for a while.
This is the closest I plan on getting to snow, at least for a while.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
So much for taking a rest day
After a few consecutive days on the bikes, we decided to make Monday a rest day. Regardless, we still found ourselves taking a hike to the top of Wildwood Park. The trails are far too muddy for biking, but we managed a short hike just fine. The views from the climb to the top are great, despite all the development below.
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