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Harbor to the Bay https://stage.harbortothebay.org An AIDS Benefit Bike Ride Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:58:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://stage.harbortothebay.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-21profile-32x32.jpg Harbor to the Bay https://stage.harbortothebay.org 32 32 Officially freaking out… https://stage.harbortothebay.org/officially-freaking-out/ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 13:54:49 +0000 https://stage.harbortothebay.org/officially-freaking-out/ As a pretty active person, two things have happened. One, I’ve had WAY less time set aside for training because I’ve been busy with my primary sport, and weight lifting… And Two, I am SO MUCH MORE OUT OF SHAPE THAN I REALIZED. I went on a training ride (anticipated 60+ miles) with my riding  [ … Read More →]]]> As a pretty active person, two things have happened. One, I’ve had WAY less time set aside for training because I’ve been busy with my primary sport, and weight lifting… And Two, I am SO MUCH MORE OUT OF SHAPE THAN I REALIZED. I went on a training ride (anticipated 60+ miles) with my riding partners… had a bike issue that resulted in my cutting the ride short and taking the train back from Gloucester to Boston. Fine. Better two weeks out than on ride day! But that means my 60+ mile ride turned into 35/40ish when all was said and done (or about 33 if I don’t count the ride to the train, ride from the train, two test rides around the shop in Cambridge, and then the ride back to my car) But here’s the NOT fine part… those ‘rolling hills’ of Gloucester left me BEAT!

So, now fully panicked, I got up bright the next AM and early and did another 35ish miles through the ‘rolling hills’ of Bolton, Clinton, Berlin, Stow, Acton, etc. Now, one day after THAT… My legs are fatigued! So now I’m making all sorts of scrambled adjustments to try to crank up my muscle endurance WAY TOO LATE, in prep of this monster ride. So in just two weeks, I’ll be headed out on a wing and a prayer… hoping that I haven’t TOTALLY screwed myself, and that the energy of the day (and the guilt of being a fundraising failure!) will carry me through.

So, the adjustments I’m making now are:

    Early to bed
    Biking to and from work daily but taking the route with the most hills and pushing for time
    three more 30+mile rides between now and the wednesday before the ride
    No lifting until the ride is done – focus on HIIT and endurance… maybe too little too late, but every bit will help.
    RESTING thursday and friday. Nothing but walking and stretching.

This is so classic me I can’t even stand it. I’m the master procrastinator. Sigh. Wish me luck.

]]> A real pain in the butt… https://stage.harbortothebay.org/a-real-pain-in-the-butt/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 17:40:15 +0000 https://stage.harbortothebay.org/a-real-pain-in-the-butt/ That’s what training is. Seriously. Literally. My butt is SORE. I’ve had a busy summer, and I’ve not dedicated NEARLY the time I should have to training yet… so last week, in true Heather fashion (my life is one giant “all or nothing”), I started biking everywhere. Got a few minutes? Go for a ride.  [ … Read More →]]]> That’s what training is. Seriously. Literally. My butt is SORE. I’ve had a busy summer, and I’ve not dedicated NEARLY the time I should have to training yet… so last week, in true Heather fashion (my life is one giant “all or nothing”), I started biking everywhere. Got a few minutes? Go for a ride. Hate taking the T? Bike to work. Gotta go to the gym? Bike there. So yeah, it’s a literal pain in the butt.

But then I start reading some of the rider spotlights, and I’m like man. I am so happy that I’m able to do this ride, and raise both money and awareness for Fenway Health. Interested to learn more about Fenway Health? Check out their website, or stop by today between 2-4 to chat with them in person, at their community outreach booths that they have set up for National Health Center Week! 

Thank you for your support on this ride, and of this cause. If you’re looking for me, I’ll be off sitting on an ice pack.

 

H

]]> One step closer… https://stage.harbortothebay.org/one-step-closer/ https://stage.harbortothebay.org/one-step-closer/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2019 14:44:19 +0000 https://stage.harbortothebay.org/one-step-closer/ One day and one step closer to my training goal. This weekend, in a moment of rare decent weather, I was able to pull my commuter bike and road bike out and get them all cleaned up and ready to go. I hate to brag, but I also rode each one for about a quarter  [ … Read More →]]]> One day and one step closer to my training goal. This weekend, in a moment of rare decent weather, I was able to pull my commuter bike and road bike out and get them all cleaned up and ready to go. I hate to brag, but I also rode each one for about a quarter of a mile… so. Yeah. I’m basically ready to DO this thing.

Today, tomorrow, and Wednesday I am signed up for spin, which hopefully will start toughening up my poor unused saddle bones… the first few weeks of training can be a real… pain… in the butt. GET IT?

But in semi-seriousness, I have my training plan and I’m ready to hit the ground rolling. I’ve been following along with the #fenwayhealth hashtag, and I’m loving reading the tweets and IG posts from other people who are involved with the organization. I am pretty excited to be contributing to such a great group. There’s more info about Fenway Health in my donations page – I encourage you to read up on the amazing work that they do!

]]> https://stage.harbortothebay.org/one-step-closer/feed/ 0 Gotta start somewhere. https://stage.harbortothebay.org/gotta-start-somewhere/ https://stage.harbortothebay.org/gotta-start-somewhere/#respond Tue, 25 Jun 2019 17:52:52 +0000 https://stage.harbortothebay.org/gotta-start-somewhere/ Today, I took the first step in my training. I went on amazon and ordered chain oil. I hate to brag, but like, that’s just the kinda gal I am. I’m a go-effin-getter. I just don’t have any other speed, you know? I don’t say this to make you feel bad about yourselves. I get  [ … Read More →]]]> Today, I took the first step in my training. I went on amazon and ordered chain oil. I hate to brag, but like, that’s just the kinda gal I am. I’m a go-effin-getter. I just don’t have any other speed, you know? I don’t say this to make you feel bad about yourselves. I get it. Not everyone can just go all out like I do! But I hope my drive and determination encourages YOU.

More soon – and happy rolling!

H

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