Howdy... is always the word of the day while on the bike. It has been fun watching the Boston boy, Jesse Anthony adopt the word, and now each and every person we see on the road gets at least one, if not 2 "Howdy's" Entertaining for all, and bringing the south, to SoCal...
Lately, I have been doing a lot of 2-a-day workouts in hopes of speeding the metabolism and losing some lb.s. If I were not racing professionally, I would be happy with weight right now. But I know that if I want to be good, or be my best, then I can lost up to 7-9lb.s to do so. The trick is to do it slow, and time it right, as to not get sick. Riding in the am, then nap, then ride in pm, and then a salad for dinner has made it so my insulin requirements drop drastically. I was able to drop appx 3.5lbs in 1 week, hope to do the same this week, and then another 2-3 at camp so that I go into the Tour of Taiwan at 145lb.s Over 7 days of racing, I should lose another 2-3, and if I can stay there for the year, hills will be my friend again (maybe.)
So what I have learned about the SoCal lifestyle is that just about everyone I meet is a nanny. For the ladies who do this, I think it is great in that they get paid well to raise kids. Most people pay money to raise them. It just strikes me as odd, as back home in Tally, we had the village (so my mom calls it) where we were raised by our parents, and friends parents. You here all the hype about Brad and Angelina, and there 16 children (give or take) but what you don't here is that they also have 6 full time nannies raising the kids. Interesting stuff.
So the team is kicking butt in Malaysia, at tour of Langawi right now!!! Tied for first in team GC. These guys are setting the tone for 2008, and what Team Type 1 is going to stand for!
We have 13 days until camp begins, so should get five to seven, 4-6 hour days in, and form should be good.
That's about it for now. Have a great day!
Phil
www.teamtype1.org
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Training In Carpinteria
Howdy...
I must say, life is good. I have been living out of a small bungalow in Carpinteria, CA with my teammates Shawn Milne, and Jesse Anthony. I have one office in the kitchen, and another on the mountains of the local area. For the most part the weather has been good (sunny-60's) and training has been decent. We have all had a few minor set backs here and there, but it is to be expected when doing 20-27hr weeks at intensity. The riding is great. We can ride flat if need be, and ride hour long climbs as well. When I first got out here, I was super sensitive to my apidra. had to back the basals way off for a week of training, and was eating like a horse. Sense then, things have settled, and I seem to be in a rhythm. Tues was a 5.5 hr day, and tomorrow should be about the same. I am getting stronger, with hopes of being ready to help win some stages at the Tour of Taiwan on march 9-15. I hope all is well, and thanks for following.
More to come on basals and what food I am eating on rides soon. Time for a massage, which has been quite painful as of late, but is helping the legs stay good.
Have a great night.
Phil
www.teamtype1.org
I must say, life is good. I have been living out of a small bungalow in Carpinteria, CA with my teammates Shawn Milne, and Jesse Anthony. I have one office in the kitchen, and another on the mountains of the local area. For the most part the weather has been good (sunny-60's) and training has been decent. We have all had a few minor set backs here and there, but it is to be expected when doing 20-27hr weeks at intensity. The riding is great. We can ride flat if need be, and ride hour long climbs as well. When I first got out here, I was super sensitive to my apidra. had to back the basals way off for a week of training, and was eating like a horse. Sense then, things have settled, and I seem to be in a rhythm. Tues was a 5.5 hr day, and tomorrow should be about the same. I am getting stronger, with hopes of being ready to help win some stages at the Tour of Taiwan on march 9-15. I hope all is well, and thanks for following.
More to come on basals and what food I am eating on rides soon. Time for a massage, which has been quite painful as of late, but is helping the legs stay good.
Have a great night.
Phil
www.teamtype1.org
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Am I actually writing a blog? It took me 57 tries, and Joanna holding my hand, but I think is finally complete... stay tune for updates.
Thanks,
Phil
Thanks,
Phil
Saturday, January 19, 2008
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